Earthbound

Meant to enter this recycling idea in March instead of this evening as the Mid-Atlantic states welcome nightfall as the only relief from a heat-wave.

Many of the warehouse-membership stores (e.g., Costco, BJ's Wholesale, Sam's Club) sell produce in bulk quantities. To create specific amounts of produce, these stores often use various types of  packaging. To reduce the amount of plastic that gets discarded, we've opted to buy most of our produce elsewhere and to reuse the packaging when purchased.

The photographs show how to use a plastic container to create a mini-nursery indoors for flowers or vegetables. My husband partially filled a few of the containers with potting soil then added seedlings he had sprouted.  By closing the tops of the containers, you can create a humid environment which helps the plants get established.  As the plants grow taller, you can remove the lid. 

During the time that the plants are indoors, place the container in a spot where it will have access to sunlight or a good light source. 

Now, these containers are outdoors and a new crop of potential herbs and vegetables are being grown.