Recycling is great, but it still takes heaps of energy and resources. You know what’s even better? Reusing. There are tonnes of products that are marketed as “eco-friendly” when the actual eco-friendly thing to do is use what you already have. Even a humble jam jar can be reused in a multitude of ways. 25, to be exact. At least that’s all we could think of. Here’s our list:

1. Snack box 

2. Salad container

3. Parfait glass 

4. Vase

5. Bathroom organiser

6. Button storage 

7. Hair pins holder

8. Bulk bin container 

9. Gift box

10. Travel tumbler 

11. Smoothie glass 

12. Coffee cup

13. Wine glass

14. Terrarium 

15. Backyard toy

16. Propagation station

17. Pencil holder

18. Paper clip organiser 

19. Herb planter 

20. DIY scrub holder

21. Baking dish

22. Candle

23. Piggy Bank

24. Pickling jar

25. iPhone speaker

We know there are infinitely more ways to use a jar, but we’re tired and now are really in the mood for some jam on toast. Let us know your favourite reuses for a jam jar in the comments. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve come up with!