Tip: you can remove the paper label on glass jars, bottles etc with oil (as in cooking oil, for example sunflower). Only rub the oil into the label with your fingers and let it sit overnight. If the label is made of waxed paper, you might want to peel the corners and sides a bit first so that the oil can soak in properly. Or just tear it off to expose the non-waxed paper underneath. Peel the label off in the morning, if there are any remaining bits of glue left, put some more oil on a paper towel and rub it off. Afterwards wash the glass with warm water and dish soap to get the oil off.
I do this whenever I need a jar for something or with wine bottles that I use for cold water/iced tea, they look really elegant and neat and they don't leak chemicals into your water unlike plastic bottles. I also bought some silicone wine bottle plugs at a kitchen supplies store, they work great and you can even lay the bottle sideways, they don't leak at all, unless you use them for carbonated stuff.
I do this whenever I need a jar for something or with wine bottles that I use for cold water/iced tea, they look really elegant and neat and they don't leak chemicals into your water unlike plastic bottles. I also bought some silicone wine bottle plugs at a kitchen supplies store, they work great and you can even lay the bottle sideways, they don't leak at all, unless you use them for carbonated stuff.