Are you getting sick of finding something purposeful for the Diwali gifts? While giving them away is one option, we suggest you use them for something. So, let your creative side out with these 7 fun ideas to reuse and recycle Diwali gifts that will leave you in awe. Today anything can be reused and recycled into something great and handy, so why not your Deepavali gifts? Who knows, you might just dig a hidden talent and save tons of money on buying items. So, check out these mind-blowing ideas for reusing Diwali gifts.
Diyas
We all know about a diya's significance on Diwali, but most people through away the diyas once the wax finishes. We have a great tip on how to reuse the beautiful them for the next Diwali party.
• Laddo Tray: Chuck the regular plates and opt for a ladoo diya tray. Clean your diyas from the inside properly to serve your guests mouth-watering ladoos in the diyas.
• Gol Gappa Bowl: Diwali is the time for every Indian dish to get relished, so why not do it in style? Serve Gol Gappas in big and fancy diyas for a traditional twist to regular street food. And, that's how you recycle Diwali gifts.
Flower Vase
We all have a ton of flower vases at home, and with Diwali around the corner, more are to come. So, apart from giving it away as a gift, what else can you do? We got an idea! Make the best use of this Deepavali gift by using it at home.
• Beer Tower: Yes, you read that right! Convert your mainstream Diwali gift into something special- a beer tower. This idea is perfect for all the Diwali, Christmas and birthday parties at home. No more stress for accommodating so many beers in the refrigerator and a great DIY to recycle Diwali gifts.
• Sangria: Do you have too many guests coming home? Well, the best way to save yourself from being the bartender for your guests is by giving them a big jar (vase) filled with sangria. Now, you can host and have fun at your party!
Sweet Boxes
The most common and loved Deepavali gift is a box of sweets. The traditional Soan Papdi, Kaju Katli and Motichoor ladoos are too good to pass on to someone else. However, once you are done gorging on these sweets, what do you do with the box? We brainstormed to tell you that you can reuse and recycle Diwali gifts as -
• Jewellery Box: The ones heavily into accessories know that no number of boxes and drawers are enough. The solution is to use these sweet boxes (that are pretty and sturdy) as a jewellery box for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and what not!
• Needle and Thread Box: Are you into knitting? You don't need to have a knack for stitching or knitting to have a full-fledged box. Get a robust sweet box to make into a needle and thread box that is as colourful as the threads inside it.
Hamper Baskets
Diwali gifting is incomplete without an edible gift hamper. So this year, don't throw out the basket, be it wooden, plastic or cane, because it can be utilised in your home for better purposes than rotting in the bin.
• Cosmetics: You got more cosmetics than Kim Kardashian but no place to accommodate them? Fret not! Use the Deepavali gift hamper basket to keep your cosmetics safely. Whether it is a lipstick or eyeshadow palette, your dressing table will look great and be mess-free.
• Medicine: Got a medicine box that takes forever to open? Get a lid-less medicine holder that lets you ransack it without any difficulties. A basket will be perfect as apart from being aesthetically pleasing, it will be hassle-free.
Chocolate Boxes
While the essence of Diwali is in binging on traditional sweets, the western ones make you ecstatic too. Chocolates, wafers, cookies and other such goodies truly make Diwali grand. However, what do you do after devouring the chocolates? Throw away the box? What if we tell you what the little colourful box can do for you? Check out how the chocolate box can be reused.
• Travel First Aid: Got multiple small boxes? Even better! Safely keep these little boxes for the next trip, be it a road trip or an international one. Fill in your go-to and most needed medication to keep your bags light.
• Stationery: Got innumerable sketch pens and colour pencils? We have the perfect idea for your chocolate Deepawali gift box. Stack your stationery, whether paintbrushes or staplers, into the chocolate boxes to avoid any damage or misplacement. This is how you recycle Diwali gifts.
Dryfruit Jars
Another very common and must-have Deepavali gift is a pack of dry fruits. If you get dry fruits in jars, then you are in luck because these will be the most beneficial thing you do in your life ever. Whether the jars are made of glass or plastic, they can be used for these two purposes-
• Home Necessities: Are you buying containers for necessities like sugar, honey and salt? Not anymore! Stop spending money on plain glass containers when you can reuse the dryfruit jars given as a Deepavali gift.
• Candies: Keeping candies loosely is always messy. Want to keep a proper account of the goodies in your home? Take the dryfruit jars for all the candies and chocolates in your home. You can also keep a secret stash away from the prying eyes of your sibling, partner or children. Hands down the best tip to recycle Diwali gifts!
Mugs
Mugs that are either customised or themed make a lovely Deepavali gift. They are naturally used for soups, coffee, tea or any other beverage, but are you sick of the numerous mugs in your home? Use it for some other purpose that is more fulfilling than a beverage container.
• Planter: If you are a budding plant enthusiast, you can easily convert your mug into a planter. It is the perfect first step for new plant owners who don't want to invest in an early stage.
• Stationery Holder: Got lots of pens and pencils? Need a holder for your office desk or study table? Use the Deepavali gift to make your table bright and organised within seconds.
So, no matter what present you get from your loved ones, you can always convert or mould them into something useful and creative. Don't wait any longer to recycle Diwali gifts.
Gurnika Talwar is FNP’s marketing and creative content writer and has been with the firm since 2020. She is based in Delhi, India and has been in this field for 2+ years.
She started her journey as a freshman but since then has created content on several mediums. With blogging on gift ideas, food, gardening tips and whatnot as her primary goal, she has also curated content for social media and brand films. As a storyteller, she creates original, genuine, and relatable content to connect with the mass. Besides work, you’ll find her chit-chatting about movies or making sarcastic jokes.
We all know about a diya's significance on Diwali, but most people through away the diyas once the wax finishes. We have a great tip on how to reuse the beautiful them for the next Diwali party.
• Laddo Tray: Chuck the regular plates and opt for a ladoo diya tray. Clean your diyas from the inside properly to serve your guests mouth-watering ladoos in the diyas.
• Gol Gappa Bowl: Diwali is the time for every Indian dish to get relished, so why not do it in style? Serve Gol Gappas in big and fancy diyas for a traditional twist to regular street food. And, that's how you recycle Diwali gifts.
We all have a ton of flower vases at home, and with Diwali around the corner, more are to come. So, apart from giving it away as a gift, what else can you do? We got an idea! Make the best use of this Deepavali gift by using it at home.
• Beer Tower: Yes, you read that right! Convert your mainstream Diwali gift into something special- a beer tower. This idea is perfect for all the Diwali, Christmas and birthday parties at home. No more stress for accommodating so many beers in the refrigerator and a great DIY to recycle Diwali gifts.
• Sangria: Do you have too many guests coming home? Well, the best way to save yourself from being the bartender for your guests is by giving them a big jar (vase) filled with sangria. Now, you can host and have fun at your party!
The most common and loved Deepavali gift is a box of sweets. The traditional Soan Papdi, Kaju Katli and Motichoor ladoos are too good to pass on to someone else. However, once you are done gorging on these sweets, what do you do with the box? We brainstormed to tell you that you can reuse and recycle Diwali gifts as -
• Jewellery Box: The ones heavily into accessories know that no number of boxes and drawers are enough. The solution is to use these sweet boxes (that are pretty and sturdy) as a jewellery box for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and what not!
• Needle and Thread Box: Are you into knitting? You don't need to have a knack for stitching or knitting to have a full-fledged box. Get a robust sweet box to make into a needle and thread box that is as colourful as the threads inside it.
Diwali gifting is incomplete without an edible gift hamper. So this year, don't throw out the basket, be it wooden, plastic or cane, because it can be utilised in your home for better purposes than rotting in the bin.
• Cosmetics: You got more cosmetics than Kim Kardashian but no place to accommodate them? Fret not! Use the Deepavali gift hamper basket to keep your cosmetics safely. Whether it is a lipstick or eyeshadow palette, your dressing table will look great and be mess-free.
• Medicine: Got a medicine box that takes forever to open? Get a lid-less medicine holder that lets you ransack it without any difficulties. A basket will be perfect as apart from being aesthetically pleasing, it will be hassle-free.
While the essence of Diwali is in binging on traditional sweets, the western ones make you ecstatic too. Chocolates, wafers, cookies and other such goodies truly make Diwali grand. However, what do you do after devouring the chocolates? Throw away the box? What if we tell you what the little colourful box can do for you? Check out how the chocolate box can be reused.
• Travel First Aid: Got multiple small boxes? Even better! Safely keep these little boxes for the next trip, be it a road trip or an international one. Fill in your go-to and most needed medication to keep your bags light.
• Stationery: Got innumerable sketch pens and colour pencils? We have the perfect idea for your chocolate Deepawali gift box. Stack your stationery, whether paintbrushes or staplers, into the chocolate boxes to avoid any damage or misplacement. This is how you recycle Diwali gifts.
Another very common and must-have Deepavali gift is a pack of dry fruits. If you get dry fruits in jars, then you are in luck because these will be the most beneficial thing you do in your life ever. Whether the jars are made of glass or plastic, they can be used for these two purposes-
• Home Necessities: Are you buying containers for necessities like sugar, honey and salt? Not anymore! Stop spending money on plain glass containers when you can reuse the dryfruit jars given as a Deepavali gift.
• Candies: Keeping candies loosely is always messy. Want to keep a proper account of the goodies in your home? Take the dryfruit jars for all the candies and chocolates in your home. You can also keep a secret stash away from the prying eyes of your sibling, partner or children. Hands down the best tip to recycle Diwali gifts!
Mugs that are either customised or themed make a lovely Deepavali gift. They are naturally used for soups, coffee, tea or any other beverage, but are you sick of the numerous mugs in your home? Use it for some other purpose that is more fulfilling than a beverage container.
• Planter: If you are a budding plant enthusiast, you can easily convert your mug into a planter. It is the perfect first step for new plant owners who don't want to invest in an early stage.
• Stationery Holder: Got lots of pens and pencils? Need a holder for your office desk or study table? Use the Deepavali gift to make your table bright and organised within seconds.
So, no matter what present you get from your loved ones, you can always convert or mould them into something useful and creative. Don't wait any longer to recycle Diwali gifts. 
