Simple eco-tech that works: Biodegradable, self dissolving plant pots

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Nathan Bowers

Today at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market the herb stand guy sold his wares in these:

Self dissolving grass planting pot

You can just drop these pots made of pressed grass into soil: no re-potting required, no plastic pot to throw away. It’s great when eco-friendly products outperform plastic alternatives.

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2 Responses to Simple eco-tech that works: Biodegradable, self dissolving plant pots

  1. Dave says:
    April 27, 2008 at 9:14 am

    Did you find a source for these? I’ve not seen them before.

  2. Nathan Bowers says:
    April 27, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Sorry, I didn’t get a source. They may be peat or coir, but the ones I saw seemed more like grass. If I see the herb guy again I’ll ask.