When you finish the ricotta, the little plastic basket will likely end up in the recycling bin. Yet, before throwing it away, it’s worth taking a moment: thanks to its shape and especially the many small holes, this simple container can be reused in a variety of ways.
With a little imagination, it can be useful in the kitchen, in drawers, on the balcony, and even as a small decoration. Here are 6 simple ideas for giving ricotta baskets a second life.
- Use it to sprout seeds and cuttings
The perforated structure of the basket makes it particularly interesting for home gardening.
You can place slightly moistened cotton wool inside and use it to germinate small seeds, such as lentils or watercress. Alternatively, by adding soil, it can be transformed into a small container for trying to root aromatic plant cuttings.
The holes allow excess water to drain easily and help prevent it from sitting at the bottom.
Another option is to use several to store and separate the seeds collected from your plants, applying a small label with the name of the variety to each basket.
- Turn it into a small organizer
Those baskets can also be useful for tidying up drawers.
On the desk, they can hold paper clips, thumbtacks, erasers, and other small accessories; in the bathroom, they can be used for rubber bands and paper clips; and in the kitchen, they can hold smaller items that tend to get lost.
If you want to make them more attractive, you can personalize them with fabric, ribbons, or other materials you already have at home.
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