10 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Empty Honey Jars

Finished your last spoonful of your honey? Don’t recycle that glass jar just yet! 

At Champlain Valley Apiaries, we believe in making the most of what we have— and that includes our packaging. Reusing your honey jars is a small, simple way to reduce waste and bring a little extra charm to your home. Here are 10 fun and functional ways to give those jars a second life.

1. Pantry Storage Heroes

Use clean jars to store dry goods like spices, seeds, oats, and tea. The clear glass lets you see exactly what you’ve got, and the twist-top lid keeps everything fresh.

2. DIY Vases

Add a rustic touch to your kitchen table or windowsill by popping a few wildflowers into an empty honey jar. They're the perfect size for a small, cheerful bouquet.

3. Candle Holders or Homemade Candles

Turn your jar into a tealight holder or get crafty and pour your own beeswax candle. Bonus points for a matching honey scent!

4. Seed Starters

Use jars to start herbs or veggie seedlings. Just add soil, seeds, and a sunny windowsill. You can also try the water-rooting method for clippings like basil or mint.

5. Snack Storage on the Go

Fill a small jar with trail mix, nuts, or dried fruit and throw it in your bag for an easy, eco-friendly snack container.

6. Bath Salt or Scrub Containers

Create a spa day at home by filling your jars with homemade bath salts or sugar scrubs. Add a label and you’ve got the perfect gift, too.

7. Coin Jar or Tip Jar

Need a place to toss your loose change? A honey jar makes a charming coin catcher—or use it as a family “fun fund.”

8. Homemade Dressing Shaker

Mix, shake, and store salad dressings right in your jar. It’s leakproof, easy to clean, and just the right size for a small batch.

9. Craft Supply Organizer

Buttons, beads, sewing needles, googly eyes—if it fits, it sits. Honey jars are great for keeping tiny things in check.

10. Gift Packaging

Fill a clean jar with something sweet—homemade jam, cocoa mix, or even a mini bouquet—and add a ribbon for a thoughtful, zero-waste gift.

One jar, so many possibilities. Got a creative reuse idea of your own? Share it with us on Instagram and tag @champlainvalleyapiaries. We’d love to see how you’re making Earth Day every day!