At Dignity Made, we package our coconut oil in glass jars for a reason.

Why We Choose Glass

Glass is one of the most sustainable packaging materials available. Unlike plastic, which is made from petroleum and can leach chemicals over time, glass is non-toxic, infinitely recyclable, and better for the quality of the product inside. It preserves our raw, organic coconut oil without absorbing flavors or breaking down.

But while recycling is important, reusing is even better.

Recycling still requires energy, transportation, and industrial processing. Reusing a jar at home keeps it out of the waste stream entirely and extends its life for years. Choosing to reuse packaging is one of the simplest ways to live a little more plastic-free and sustainable every day.

That’s why we designed our jars to be beautiful, durable, and easy to reuse long after the coconut oil is gone.

DIY Goo Gone To Remove Label Residue

Before we get into the ideas, one quick tip: removing the label makes the jar look brand new. Here's an easy recipe you can follow showing how to remove the sticky label so you can reuse your jar for all kinds of sustainable household uses.

18 Ways to Reuse Your Glass Jars

1. Store Pantry Goods

Glass jars are perfect for storing dry foods like rice, oats, nuts, seeds, and granola. They keep food fresh and help reduce plastic pantry containers.

2. Leftover Storage

Use your jar to store leftover soup, sauces, or chopped vegetables in the fridge. Glass keeps flavors clean and doesn’t absorb odors like plastic containers.

3. Homemade Salad Dressing

Shake up olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices right in the jar for an easy homemade dressing. One customer noted that she prefers the wide mouth jars vs the tall skinny dressing jars because they are easier to clean!

4. Homemade Salad Dressing

Layer oats, milk, chia seeds, and fruit for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

5. Bulk Pantry Storage

Perfect for refilling bulk items like quinoa, lentils, chickpeas, and pasta from your local refill shop.

6. Spice Jar

Reuse the 3oz and 4oz jars to organize spices, homemade seasoning blends, or losose leaf tea.

7. Meal Prep Containers

Use jars to portion overnight oats, chia pudding, yogurt parfaits, or layered salads.

8. Fresh Herb Storage

Add a little water and store fresh herbs in the fridge to extend their life.

9. Fermenting Jar

Use glass jars to ferment vegetables like sauerkraut or pickles at home.

10. Sourdough Starter Jar

Glass jars are ideal for maintaining a sourdough starter because you can easily see fermentation activity.

11. DIY Nut Butter

Blend peanuts or almonds and store your homemade nut butter in a glass jar.

12. Bathroom Organizer

Store cotton rounds, Q Tips, or floss picks while keeping your bathroom plastic-free.

13. DIY Body Scrubs

Perfect for homemade sugar or sale scrubs.

14. Plant Propagation

Root plant cuttings in water while watching the roots grow through the glass.

15. Candle Holder

Place a small candle inside for a cozy, reusable lantern.

16. Desk Organizer

Store pens, pencils, scissors, or office supplies.

17. Craft Supply Storage

Organize buttons, thread, beads, or sewing supplies.

18. Gift Jar

Fill with cookies, homemade granola, bath salts, or candies for a thoughtful zero-waste gift.

A Small Choice That Makes a Big Difference

Choosing glass over plastic is one step toward a more sustainable, plastic-free lifestyle., but reusing your jars takes that impact even further!

Every jar reused means less packaging waste, fewer plastic containers, and a lighter footprint on the planet.