Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

They are found in different shapes, colors or materials, especially outside the shops, fruit shops, groceries or when the local market closes its doors. The so-called crates, especially the plastic ones, still represent one of the main packaging for transporting milk, fruit and vegetables. Which turn into waste too soon. But even no.



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They are found in different shapes, colors or materials, especially outside the shops, fruit shops, groceries or when the local market closes its doors. The so-called Boxes, especially those in plastic, still represent one of the main packaging for transport milk, fruit and vegetables. Which turn into waste too soon. But even no.



For example, look at how many interesting objects can be created simply by reusing the milk crates that often lie, abandoned on the streets, in the cellar or in the closet.

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Eco-trendy chandelier

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

If you have a few crates of milk in your home and are concerned about their disposal, try make it a chandelier, this will not only help the environment but also make your home look more interesting. Chandeliers made from these materials are simply wonderful and are perfect for cellars and hobby rooms that don't have much light or for the living room if you want a more colorful and lively atmosphere. In fact, the holes in the speakers help to diffuse the light and illuminate the ceiling with brilliant colors.

Cantilever benches

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

With a little effort and a good dose of creativity, crates of milk can be converted into a bench. To have this brilliant idea was Charlie from Chicago who thought of fixing the bench to the wall in order to obtain a space for cleaning operations or in case of need to store shoes.

With the same principle it is possible to make a bench-shoe rack by following these instructions:

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Stools, tables and furniture for the home

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

If you are planning to furnish your home with eco-sustainable furniture, here is an original and inexpensive idea to do it. Milk crates, in fact, are well suited for this purpose. Just turn them over and place a pillow made of recycled cotton to get nice stools. Or if you prefer, give the crates a coat of paint and you can use them as containers, light, resistant and comfortable.



Vintage container for plants

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Not throwing away old plastic crates not only reduces waste but decreases our gardening expenses. It is, in fact, possible to use them for grow our favorite plants. Very comfortable and chic to use these planters to plant a beautiful Pothos to keep at home that will help us eliminate formaldehyde and other toxic substances from our home or to growing aromatic herbs on the balcony.

Saddle or basket for the bike

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Cycling is green, especially if the bicycle shopping basket is made from a recycled milk crate. Yael Livneh has created this project which has a double utility: the basketin fact, it can be transformed into a second seat.

An eco-sustainable pavilion

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates


Anna Ha and Behin used milk crates to create a zero impact “living” pavilion. Great for plant growth as it provides shelter from excessive heat, it has been a huge hit with the public.

Il Climate Smart Cape Town

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

This huge pavilion was designed by recycling different materials with the utmost respect for the environment. It was made for the COP17 conference using assets 1.884 crates of milk and 22.000 plastic bottles and is equipped with green technologies such as rainwater harvesting, wind turbines and solar panels. The interior of the pavilion provides various information for visitors and describes the different ways of dealing with climate change. The idea behind this project is to combine nature with human intelligence and technology in a balanced way.


Riverpark Farm a New York

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

The staff of the Riverpark Farm in New York had the brilliant idea of ​​growing his plants in portable pots made by recycling milk crates. This way in an emergency, such as heavy rain or hurricanes, the team was able to quickly move the young plants indoors, thus protecting them from the damaging effects of the weather. It seems that the customers of the restaurant in the center are very fond of dining in the countryside.

Crate House

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

Designed in Great Britain by some German artists, this construction was made by reusing a container and plastic crates. The Crate House is now a club house, where people meet and are fascinated by the beautiful play of light that the construction materials are able to create.

Il Crate Man Cometh

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

The Man Cometh Crate project was born from the creativity of Jerome, Sam, Gab and Ed, entirely made with boxes of regenerated milk.

Recycle people, recycle!

Lorenzo DeRitis

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