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Milk Jug Challenge
Milk Jug Challenge
“Millions of plastic milk jugs are thrown away each year. Most plastic milk containers are made
from high-density polyethylene, also known as HDPE or No. 2 plastic. This means that milk jugs are
recyclable, and most curbside recycling programs accept them.
We can’t let that happen! Recycling your milk jugs is a great option, but reusing them is an even
better choice. There are so many creative ways to reuse plastic milk jugs in your daily life.”
-Earth 911
Challenge: Can you find a creative or useful way to repurpose a milk jug or bottle.
Directions: Find an empty milk jug or bottle and rinse it out with water. Think of a creative or useful
way to reuse a milk jug or bottle in your house using recycled materials. Your design must be able to
stand or hang on its own.
Ask: How can I reuse a milk jug or bottle to design a creative or useful thing for my house?
Imagine: Draw two ideas you have about reusing a milk jug or bottle. Label with materials you will
need to make your design.
Idea 1 Idea 2
Plan: Decide which design will be best for your family. Draw and label your final design.
Keep Recycling!