Buying bone broth in glass is better for you and the environment, but what do you do with all those extra jars?
We often get questions asking if we have a jar return program (unfortunately not) or if the jars can be recycled (this depends on your local recycling program!). One thing we love to recommend is reusing these beautiful jars around the house!
Prefer to remove the label?
Our team member Kendall has a tried and true method that works for her every time (though she says that for whatever reason, Nopal & Cilantro is the hardest label to remove).
Boil the jars for 10 minutes on a rolling boil, then take the jars out and peel off the label. If the label isn't easily peeling, you can use goo gone. Easy as that!
Our community's favorite ways to repurpose their mason jars
Mason Jar Flower Vase - by Leah W.
Brighten up your home with fresh florals! Whether you pick your flowers on a family walk or grab them from the grocery store, fresh blooms are a sure way to bring joy into your home.
Pro-tip: Don't forget to cut your flower stems at an angle so that they are able to absorb the most water.
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser - by Esther E.
This customer turned one of our old jars into a soap dispenser for the office. If desired, you can remove the label to go for a clean and classic look for your home.
Just search "mason jar soap dispenser lid" on Amazon and find a lid that fits your style! Be sure to choose the right lid for the type of soap you have (foam soap vs. regular hand soap).
Once your lid of choice arrives, simply swap out your lid with your new dispenser, fill the mason jar with your soap, and you're done!
Mason Jar Candle - by Jacob C.
A DIY candle is a great option for a fun craft! This is perfect for couples or families to do together and then turn around and gift them to others.
Check out this YouTube video on making natural candles at home!
Mason Jar Food Storage - by Alysa S.
There are SO many benefits of storing things in glass over plastic containers:
- Glass is safer than plastic! Chemicals from plastic containers may migrate from the plastic into your food. This commonly occurs when hot food is put into a plastic or during microwave heating. Glass containers don't leak unwanted chemicals and are safe to use over and over.
- Glass is better for the environment. Going plastic-free helps to reduce waste that ends up in our water streams and reduces toxins released into our air.
- Glass is multifunctional. You can not only store food in glass, but it is safe to heat up food in glass containers. Don't forget, you cannot microwave our jars with the labels still on them because the gold foil will cause sparks to fly! Remove the label before heating your jars in the microwave.
Mason Jar Bacon Grease Storage - by Jordan S.
I'm looking at you Keto and Carnivore friends (and anyone who just loveeessss bacon 🥓)! We love storing our leftover bacon grease in a mason jar and leaving it handy near the stove so that we can reuse the grease when cooking meals at a later time.
Remember, storing the bacon grease on the counter - at room temperature - will mean the bacon grease is only good for a month.
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses - by Amy C.
Let's face it, drinking out of glass mason jars is not only cute, but we are convinced our drinks taste better too! Just remove the label, add a cute lid like this stainless steel lid/straw combo and you are good to go!
Mason Jar School/Office Supply Storage - by Nicole P.
Use your mason jars for at home office or school supply storage! With everyone seeming to have a virtual office these days, mason jars make excellent storage for pencils, colored pencils, pens, paper clips, Sharpies and more.
A few other favorite uses?
- As storage for your sourdough starter
- For homemade wellness concoctions like elderberry syrup or fire cider
- For pickling or canning
Do you have a favorite way to repurpose your mason jars? Post a photo on social and tag @fondregenerative for a chance to be featured!
