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Fun Ideas for Your Reusable Containers

May 29, 2025
5 min read
We appreciate you using The Rounds to reduce your waste at home. Now that we've been acquired by Misfits Market, you’re welcome to hold onto your glass jars, containers, and cooler bags for reuse. Read on if you need some fun ideas for how to keep these in circulation.
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Glass Jars

In the Kitchen

  • Food Storage: Store dry goods such as rice, pasta, spices, tea,.
  • Salad Containers: Perfect for layering salads to take to work or picnics.
  • Homemade Preserves: Use for jams, pickles, or fermented foods.
  • Beverage Jars: Use as drink glasses or for cold brew coffee and smoothies.
  • Herb Garden: Grow small herbs on a windowsill.

Around the House

  • Organizers: Store nails, screws, rubber bands, buttons, or craft supplies.
  • Candle Holders: Add wax and wicks to make your own candles.
  • Bathroom Storage: Use for cotton balls, Q-tips, or bath salts.
  • Decor: Fill with fairy lights, pebbles, shells, or potpourri for a rustic look.
  • Planters: Great for succulents or small air plants.

For Gifting

  • DIY Gifts: Fill with cookie mix, bath salts, or layered spices.
  • Flower Vases: A charming, eco-friendly vase for small bouquets.

Cooler Bags

On the Go

  • Lunch Bag: Reuse as a daily lunch cooler.
  • Grocery Bag: Ideal for keeping frozen or perishable items cool on grocery runs.
  • Picnic Pack: Use for beach trips, hikes, or road trips.

Storage Uses

  • Medicine Cooler: Store medications that require refrigeration during travel.
  • Pet Food Carrier: Keep pet food or treats cool and contained when traveling.
  • Makeup/Skincare Bag: Especially good for temperature-sensitive items.

Creative Uses

  • Seed Storage: Protect seeds from heat and humidity.
  • Car Organizer: Store snacks, water bottles, or emergency items in your trunk.
  • Reusable Gift Bag: Use as a unique, eco-friendly gift wrap for food or drink items.

Read more about our acquisition by Misfits Market—the online grocer known for delivering high-quality groceries that are better for you, the planet, and your wallet.

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