According toThe World Bank, 2.01 billion tonnes of waste is produced each year.

Disturbingly, this number is expected to grow to 3.4 billion tonnes by the year 2050.

You’re also not bringing another item into your home only to be thrown out.

Assorted K-cups

To that end, there are somethings you should think twice about throwing away, like K-cups.

In the office, they can help separate paper clips, push pins, and thumbtacks.

If you’re a crafter, empty K-cups can house various buttons, bobby pins, and stickers.

Craft supplies, buttons, and thread

K-cups are also the perfect size to store dipping sauces in the fridge.

If you like to grow your food, skip buying seedling containers and use them to start your seeds.

Just add some potting soil to each cup along with 2-3 seeds and you’re good to go.

Chopped herbs on cutting board

Even better, add some of the used coffee grounds to them as compost.

When cooking and cleaning are done, use K-cups tomake bath bombsusing any bath bomb recipe (viaByrdie).