{"id":1012,"date":"2025-09-18T14:17:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/?p=1012"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:06:20","slug":"rescue-me-recycle-surprising-glass-items-you-didnt-know-you-could-recycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/stories\/rescue-me-recycle-surprising-glass-items-you-didnt-know-you-could-recycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Rescue Me! Recycle: Surprising glass items you didn\u2019t know you could recycle&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"custom-rich-text-block transparent\">\r\n    <div class=\"custom-rich-text spacing-top-2 spacing-bottom-2 global-container\">\r\n        <p><strong>Recycling Week is here, and this year\u2019s theme is \u201cRescue Me! Recycle\u201d \u2013 and it\u2019s all about giving overlooked glass items a second life. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While most of us know wine bottles and jam jars can go in the recycling, there are plenty of other glass products hiding in our homes that people don\u2019t realise can be rescued too.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 9 surprising glass items you can recycle, along with quick tips on how to prepare them properly:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicine bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those little brown or clear glass medicine bottles (non-prescription or empty ones) are recyclable, provided they haven\u2019t held anything hazardous or toxic, e.g. a bottle of cough syrup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare<\/strong>: Just give them a good rinse \u2013 no need to remove labels and baby, you can leave your cap on! That\u2019s right, caps and droppers are all removed during the recycling process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1017\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-12.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfume bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That beautiful glass perfume or aftershave bottle doesn\u2019t have to end up in the bin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> If you can easily twist off or pull out the spray pump\/nozzle, great, but it\u2019s not a necessity. Just give the bottle a light rinse, then pop it into the recycle bin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1018\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-13.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Candle jars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the flame is gone, the jar can live on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Freeze the jar to harden wax, scrape out the remainder, then wash with warm water before recycling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1027\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-14.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cosmetic containers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Face cream and moisturiser jars are often glass under the lid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Scoop out any leftover product, rinse, and recycle. Remove plastic or metal lids.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1021\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-19.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Premium soap bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luxury liquid soap and lotion often come in sturdy glass bottles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Simply remove the pump dispenser, rinse the bottle, and recycle the glass.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinegar bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That empty balsamic or malt vinegar bottle belongs in the recycling bin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Remove the cap and rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1020\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-18.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dessert jars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Small but mighty \u2013 dessert pots like mousses or posh yoghurts are fully recyclable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Rinse, peel off foil lids, and recycle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1023\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-16.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby food jars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t bin them \u2013 baby food jars are 100% recyclable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Wash, remove the lid, and recycle both the glass and metal lid separately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1022\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-15-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Olive oil bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glass bottles for olive oil or speciality oils can be recycled once emptied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> Let the bottle drain completely, give it a rinse with hot water, and recycle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1024\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsofglass.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-20.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glass is infinitely recyclable \u2013 it can be melted down and remade into new bottles and jars again and again without losing quality. By rescuing these often-forgotten items, we stop them from going to landfill and give them a second life.<\/p>\n<p>So next time you\u2019re about to throw away a perfume bottle, candle jar, or even a baby food pot \u2014 remember: they\u2019re calling out to be rescued!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Rescue Me! 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