The fruit houses, often also called wooden crates, are mainly used for the transport, storage and presentation of fruit and vegetables. These houses are usually made of wood or resistant plastic material and are designed to be easily stacked and transported. But what can we do when the fruit to be transported in these boxes runs out? So, how to reuse fruit crates in different ways also useful for your home?
Creative ideas for reusing fruit crates
Wooden fruit houses offer many possibilities creative and decorative reuse for the home, especially if you like decorating with handmade objects. This allows us to create original and economical decorations that make spaces tidier and more welcoming, adding a warm and rustic touch to your home. Here are some ideas for decorating your home:
- Planters: the boxes can be transformed into planters for plants and flowers. Simply line them with waterproof plastic on the inside, fill them with soil and plant your favorite plants.
- Shelving: By stacking the boxes on top of each other, you can create simple shelving for storing books, decorative objects or other everyday items.
- Wall shelves: By hanging boxes on the wall with metal brackets or sturdy ropes, you can create decorative and functional shelves to display items or keep small items tidy.
- Containers for organization: the boxes can be used as containers to organize objects in the garage, cellar or closet, but also in your bathroom or in more rustic living rooms. They can contain magazines, gardening tools, DIY materials or cleaning products.
- Composter: The boxes can be stacked to create a compost bin to recycle organic waste and produce compost for the garden or plants.
- Garden storage: the boxes can be transformed into practical storage containers to keep gardening tools, gloves, seeds and other garden accessories in order.
- Pet beds: by overlapping and covering the boxes with pillows or blankets, it is possible to create comfortable beds for pets such as dogs and cats.
- Coffee tables: by overlapping and fixing several cassettes together, it is possible to create original coffee tables for the interior or exterior of the house.
- Shoe rack: By using fruit crates as a shoe rack, you can create an economical and practical solution for organizing children’s shoes.
How to dispose of fruit crates?
Recycling empty fruit crates is an ecological way to reduce resource consumption and contribute to protecting the environment. Once the cassette has fulfilled its main function, the time comes to decide what the most suitable way to dispose of it:
- Waste sorting: Many cities offer separate waste collection services where you can dispose of fruit crates along with other recyclable materials. It is important to correctly separate materials to facilitate the recycling process.
- Recycling centers: In some places, you can take recyclable materials, including fruit crates, to local centers. There they will be disposed of appropriately and sent to the appropriate facilities.
- Donation: If the boxes are still in good condition, you can donate them to local shops, farmers markets or farms who could reuse them to display fruit and vegetables.
You should always make sure you follow local waste recycling guidelines and check the options available in your area, also remembering to clean the cassettes from dirt and food residues before disposing or recycling them.
After cleaning and sanding the fruit boxes to make them safe and smooth, they are ready to be transformed according to your creativity. You can paint them with the color you prefer and, if necessary, apply a waterproofing to protect them, especially if they will be placed outdoors.
