Bottle cap designs don’t seem like much to get excited about, but when they’re equipped to protect against spills, leaks or serve as a multi-purpose tool, then there’s potential to appreciate them.
Although there are some bottle caps that still set out to perfect keeping liquids where they should be, there are also multi-functional caps that venture into things completely unrelated to drinking. Although bottle closures are usually fairly small in size, they have also proven themselves to be quite useful as toys, tools, photography equipment and even miniature planters.
A lot of the time beverage lids are made from recyclable plastic, but when they're not, it's nice to know that there are some other ways you can put them to use if they can't be reused again for keeping liquids contained.
18 Inventive Bottle Cap Designs
From Toy Brick Bottle Caps to Wrench-Integrated Bottle Caps:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 29, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Bottle Cap Sun Illuminators
The 'WakaWaka' Solar Lamp Provides a Day of Light on a Single Charge
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Finally You Can Screw Your Digital Camera to a Pop Bottle
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Cap-Launching Bottle Openers
The Cap Zappa is a Keychain Bottle Opener That Shoots Out Caps
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Carbonation Savers
Snap Capps Screw Tops Prevent Soda From Losing Fizz
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Reusable Bottle Caps
The Beer Saver Will Preserve Your Beloved Brew
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Bottle Cap Planters
The Merry Farming Kit Lets You Grow Basil in the World's Tiniest Planter
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Toy Brick Bottle Caps
Building Caps Turn Used Plastic Bottles into Used Toys
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Upside Down Bottle Caps
Jaeseok Han's Legcap Keeps Drinks Fresh
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Wrench-Integrated Bottle Caps
The Dew Bottle Tool Puts a Wrench in a Mountain Dew Bottle's Cap
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere
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Dual-Purpose Caps
Yuchen Liu's Bottle Cap Sharpener Gives it Life After the Drink's Done
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Flavor-Infused Bottle Caps
The Keepable Cap Adds Vitamins and Flavor to Tap Water
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Dew-Catching Bottle Caps
The Atmospheric Water Collector is Perfect for Amateur Survivalists
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Bottle Cap Hole Punches
The 'BottleBob Bottle Cap Punch' Makes it Easy to Drink
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Stream-Shooting Bottle Nozzles
This Water Bottle Nozzle Shoots Out Streams Like a Water Gun
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Racing Wine Bottles
Elderton's Neil Ashmead GTS has a 6-Speed Gear Cap
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Convenient Booze Openers
Avoid Anymore Tooth Chipping with the Easy Open Bottle Cap
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3D-Printed Condiment Caps
This 3D-Printed Ketchup Cap Will Make Your Condiment Mess Free
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The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts
The Conceptual Tilting Water Cup Encourages Regular Sipping
Cosmetic-Toting Tumblers
The e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley Collab Introduces Lip Oil Holders
Quirky Paper Wine Bottles
Magnotta Wines' Ugly Duck is Packaged in Fully Recyclable Paper
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
2-in-1 Paper Towel Holders
The SpaceAid Paper Towel Holder with a Sprayer Bottle is Versatile
Comforting Ketchup Bottles
Heinz Created a Take-Anywhere Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle
Manicure-Safe Soda Can Accessories
Pepsi Presents the Pepsi Ring to Open Cans
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
HCP Packaging's Twist Tottle Enables One-Handed Dispensing
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Recycling-Friendly Pump Designs
The P&G Product Pump Design Can Be Recycled without Disassembly
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Canned Castile Soaps
Utama Spice Packages Its All-Natural Liquid Soap in Stubby Refill Cans
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
Industrial Design Blenders
The conceptual Jar Blender Has a Minimalist, Tech-Influenced Form
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Travel-Friendly Toiletry Packaging
The 'Carry On' Bottle by Yeo Seo Koo Has a Two-Part Design
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Revamped Pickle Packaging
Grillo's Pickles Are Now Packaged in a Twist-Top Container
Portable Compact Kettles
The Foldable Kettle is Compact Enough to Fit in Luggages
Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars
The Dissolving Bottle is a Cleverly Shaped Solid Shampoo
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Locking Lotion Bottles
Eos' Lotion Lock is a Humorous Response to Its Viral Product
Insulated Cocktail Shakers
Yeti's Premium Cocktail Shaker Keeps Drinks Chilled to Perfection
3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps
Filter Caps Clean Water From a Variety of Sources
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Chic Recycled Waste Chairs
The 'XOX' Chair by Xingcheng Zhu is Made with Plastic Bottles and More
Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Canned Dish Soaps
Unpackaged Sells Dish Soap in a Can for Easy Refilling & Recycling
Space-Saving Hydration Solutions
Memobottle's Flat Water Bottles Revolutionize On-the-Go Drinking
Partially Filled Wine Bottles
Tomorrow's Vintage Shows the Need to Protect Wine-Growing Regions
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Magnetic Water Bottle Sleeves
The MagSleeve Enhances Convenience and Reliability of Water Bottles
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Cheerful Insulated Bottle Designs
The W&P Insulated Bottle is a Versatile and Durable Choicrr
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Beer-Based Blister Packs
This Blister Packaging for Cosmetic Refills is Made from Beer By-Products
Stylish Dual-Opening Water Bottles
The Stanley All-Day Slim Bottle Comes in Two Sizes
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Recyclable PET Wine Packaging
The ALPLA PET Wine Bottle Helps Cut Carbon Emissions
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Accessible Condiment Lids
Chilau Foods Adopts Its EEASY Lid for Better Accessibility
Paper-Made Alcohol Bottles
Diageo Debuts a New Paper Bottle for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Bat-Shaped Wine Openers
OTOTO Boasts an Ultra Playful Two-in-One Wine and Beer Opener
Combination Modular Bottles
The Berry Bottle is an All-in-One Modular Bottle for Any Adventure
Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Reduced Material Gin Packaging
Beefeater 24 Packaging Now Has 90% Less Plastic and More
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Circular Cosmetic Concepts
Fasten Packaging Launches a Refillable Jar for Cosmetics Circularity
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Lid-Free Biodegradable Cups
Brothers Launch SOFi, an Eco-Friendly, Spill-Proof Coffee Cup
Insulated Craft Beer Growlers
The Wren Off-Road Growler Keeps Drinks Carbonated for 36-Hours
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Color Customized Water Bottles
Sunnies Studio Creates the Bountifully Bright Sunnies Flask
Soda-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Wolverine Y Jarritos Trade Wedge Boot is Playful and Exclusive
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Lightweight Eco Wine Bottles
FitVine Aluminum Bottles Support Active, Wellness-Minded Drinkers
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Sustainable Dairy Bottle Caps
Lakeland Dairies Swaps Out its Colored Caps for Clear Ones
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Sustainable Polypropylene Bottles
Abel & Cole Debuts a Refillable Milk Bottle for UK Customers
Hyper-Durable Hydration Bottles
The Hydro Flask Sport Bottle is Ready for Any Athletic Endeavor
UK-Regulated Coffee Capsules
Tipa and ATI Launch a Coffee Capsules with a Fully Compostable Lids
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Sipsmith's New Gin Bottle Design Cuts Its Weight by 20%
Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps
Tesco Releases Clear Bottle Caps for its Milk Jugs to Aid in Recycling
Attached Cap Drink Packaging
Purity Soft Drinks Will Use Attached Caps for 100% Recyclable Bottles
Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces
Raskh Designs the Leverage Watch with a Bottle Opener
Shea Butter-Infused Lip Treatments
Kinfield's Lip Rescue Moisturizing Lip Treatment is Recyclable
Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
Leemok Studio Designs the SImplistic Dancing Opener
Redesigned Sparkling Water Collaborations
Perrier's Bottle Design Was Updated for Its Anniversary
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Sustainable Ocean-Made Bottles
NEO WTR Launches the New 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottles
Recycled Own-Brand Product Packaging
ALDI Washing Up Liquid is Now Packaged in rPET Bottles
Avocado Coffee Jar Lids
These Coffee Lids Make Use Of Biodegradable Avocado Pits
Fully Recyclable Condiment Caps
This Heinz Ketchup Cap is 100% Recyclable
College-Targeted Drink Essentials
NightCap Offers Discreet Drink Covers to Avoid Spiking
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Beverage Can Openers
The DAVI Can Opener Safely & Smoothly Removes Lids from Drink Cans
Minimal Modern Oil Lamps
Eri Tsunoda of Serval Designs the Fire Capsule Oil Lamp
Chic Water Bottle Bags
WanderFull is a Stylish Hydro-Bag for the Consumer on the Go
Planetary-Inspired Glassware Capsules
Pentagon Design Creates the Spherical Mars Collection
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
Convenient Insulated Bottle Bags
Out of the Woods Boasts the Insulated Wine & Spirits Valet
Single-Handed Pharmaceutical Caps
SnapSlide is an Adaptive, Child-Resistant Lid for Rx Amber Vials
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Sleek Top Can Openers
Shu Kanno designs the DAVI Can Opener with a Sleek Mechanism
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Portable Metallic Flat Bottles
memobottle Introduces the Limited Elements Collection
Aluminum Gin Bottles
Hyke is Introducing a New Aluminum Bottle Collaboration with Vetroplas
Zero-Gravity Space Cups
Donald Pettit and Mark Weislogel Design the Zero Gravity Coffee Cup
Outlined Stainless Steel Bottles
Quan Yuan Designs the Cool Line Liquor Bottle Series
Neon-Colored Portable Bottles
Stanley is Previewing its Upcoming 'Neon Collection' for Spring
Foaming Aluminum Packaging
Vetroplas and Envases Release a Wide-Neck Aluminum Foamer Bottle
Squeezable Oil Bottles
Chefs Life's New Line of Squeezable Oil Bottles Enhances Ease of Use
Sparkler-Holding Glass Jars
Kenji Fujii Designs the Sparkler in Your Palm Glass Jars
Ocean Plastic-Made Bottles
Cheddar Spring Water Supplies its Ocean Plastic Bottles to NEO WTR