We all find ourselves looking for new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle products in our daily lives. While finding ways to incorporate sustainable habits into daily routines can seem overwhelming, integrating these practices may be easier than you think. With Earth Day essentially celebrated every day with ZENTS, sustainability is always at the forefront of our minds, so here’s 5 ways you can upcycle your ZENTS Concreta jars—today, and everyday.
1. Use Them to Store Your Signature Accessories
If you wear rings or other smaller pieces of jewelry, this is a great way to reuse your Concreta container. These artisan-carved stonecraft vessels are meant to be more than fleeting, they are built to last and bring beauty for years to come. This use provides a sophisticated way to showcase your favorite pieces such as: rings, collar stays or cuff links, hair accessories, and bobby pins- and it’s much more sleek than a porcelain dish or a rack. You could even use it to store everyday essentials such as cotton swabs.
2. A Piece of Home Decor
Another great use for your Concreta jar is to upcycle it into a piece of home decor. There is power in having natural stone throughout your home- many ancient Egyptians and Greeks carved buildings from stone that are still standing today; it is a symbol of strength and durability. The natural stone offers versatility in design as well. Since natural stone comes in many different hues, textures, shapes, and sizes, its a material that can be integrated into virtually any style from contemporary to more traditional. Use to hold: candles, matchsticks, keys, pens, coins, buttons, post-its, business cards, or anything else you keep around your home. No matter what style you consider yourself to have, the Concreta jars can be a great way to incorporate natural stone into your space.
3. A Creative Vessel for Giving Gifts
You can upcycle your Concreta jar to truly personalize a gift next time you give a loved one a present. The Concreta jars are perfect for holding small gifts such as jewelry, pins, or handwritten messages. Save the hassle of wrapping a present next time, and give the gift of an artisan-carved stonecraft vessel. Why not make the entire gift-giving experience magical and exquisite?
4. Use Them As Small Desktop Planters
A great way to make use of your empty concreta vessel is to give a plant a home. With its small size, it’s great for any plant-lovers who like to keep small plants on their desks, in their bathrooms, or anywhere else throughout their homes. The natural stone of the concreta jar provides an native basin for vegetation to thrive. For all the plant lovers, consider turning to your empty concreta jar before buying another pot. Use to host: Air plants, succulents, seedlings, moss, cactus, and more!
5. Refill Your Concreta Jars
The easiest way to upcycle your Concreta jars is to reuse them with a Concreta refill. You can purchase Concreta refills in your favorite aroma without repurchasing the entire jar, unless you want to of course. If you love the Concretas and use them up fairly quickly, this is a great way to incorporate a sustainability practice into your routine.
Shop the Refill for Your Favorite Concreta
What your favorite way to upcycle your Concretas? Let us know your creative ways that you reuse your jars below!
We’d love to see any other fun ideas you have for upcycling! Get creative and tag us on Instagram at @zentsofficial using the hashtag #zentsupcycledpackaging and we’ll be sure to feature our favorites in our stories.
With deep love, peace, and gratitude,
– Team ZENTS
