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Coasters

Repurpose a small plastic container lid as a coaster for a hot or cold drink.

Soap Dish

A plastic container lid makes for a great soap dish.

Reusing plastic takeout container lids

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Use it for small kitchen waste such aseggshells, vegetable peels, or avocado pits.

Earrings and dainty necklaces can quickly clutter surfaces, plus you execute the risk of losing mates.

Ring Dish

Use a small container lid as a ring dish in the kitchen.

Using a plastic lid as a spoon rest

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Desk Organizers

Turn a collection of small container lids into practical desk organizers.

Corral small office supplies such as paperclips and pushpins in the lids, turning them into open-top storage containers.

It’ll keepyour deskclutter-free and the supplies easy to access.

Using a plastic lid as a spoon rest

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They’ll keep bugs, dust, and dirt out while leaving your drink easily accessible.

Using plastic lids as coasters

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Using a plastic lid as a soap dish

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Using a plastic lid as a countertop trash tray

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Using a plastic lid as a bathroom tray

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Using plastic lids as craft caddies

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Using a plastic lid as a jewelry tray

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Using a plastic lid as a ring dish

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Using plastic lids to corral office supplies

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Using a plastic lid to cover a drink

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Using a plastic lid as a drip catcher

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