Ways to Recycle Glass Flower Vases

​Flowers are a beautiful and welcomed gift go-to for almost every occasion, and they can leave one with more old vases than what can fit in their storage area. Continue enjoying those gorgeous blooms without the stress of dealing with the flower holder with these suggestions on recycling flower vases.

Return Them to a Flower Shop

​Contact the shop where the blooms were purchased or a local florist. Most places have reuse or recycle programs and may even offer a store credit reward program for multiple vases.

Donate Glass Vases

Many non-profits and outreach programs typically make floral arrangements and need old vases still in good condition. Look into local churches, Goodwill, nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. 

Get the vases donation ready by giving them a clean and quick inspection to ensure they are free of damages.

​Add Them to Your Gifting Closet

​Flower holders make great additions to closet supplies for last-minute or easy gifting needs. You will be ready to give away fresh flowers to friends for birthday celebrations or just as surprises to brighten their day.

​Plan an Acts of Kindness Day

​Pick a date to go to the market and purchase a variety of bouquets and then deliver them to family and friends to bring joy and connect with them.

​Recycle the Vases

​Check with your neighborhood recycling program to see if they allow for glass items. Most of the time, where kitchen glassware is accepted, glass vases are too.

​Post Them on Freecycle

​Freecycle is a non-profit network connecting people to give away items they no longer want. Membership is free and a great way to keep the lifespan of the vases going.

​Repurpose Them

​Some flower holders are just as beautiful as the blooms, and you may not want to get rid of them. Below are just a few of the many uses for vases other than flowers.

• Potpourri Holder (Small Vases): Preserve the petals from your wilting bouquet and pair them with essential oils for a long-lasting and natural scent.
• Brush and Pencil Holders (Small Vases): A unique way to organize a desk or workspace.
• Pot Planter: The perfect excuse to add to your plant collection. If you're like me and still working on your green thumb, choose a low-maintenance plant that does well in just water and fill the bottom with rocks or marbles.
• Pitcher: This is a server option for vases that have a handle. 
• Mosaics: If you aren't artistic, you may know a local artist that creates these and could always use more materials.
• Bathroom Accessories (Small Vases): Store cotton balls, swabs, and other necessities.
• Herb Garden (Small Vases): Have fresh herbs at the ready in the kitchen.
• Candle Holder (Small Vases): Fill the bottom with a base such as sand and put a tealight candle on top.
• Terrarium: Create a decorative and miniature garden.

I hope these tips help for minimizing your old vases collection. Be sure to share your favorite ideas on how to recycle flower vases in the comments below.

​Until next time,
Katherine

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