If you have never tried to grow plants using a comic book or pair of chopsticks, then you need to click through all of these peculiar plantables. As evidenced by all of these peculiar plantables, there is a small, but steadily growing movement to make items not just biodegradable, but plantable. After all, enriching the soil is good, but what's the use of doing that if there are no plants to grow in it?
Most of these peculiar plantables are objects like chopsticks that would normally wind up wasting away in landfills after one or two uses. By equipping these items with seeds, you automatically double their usefulness, giving them a second life that lasts long after their first is over. Here's hoping that the gardens of the future are filled with plants that got their start from old electronics and used plastics.
13 Peculiar Plantables
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Plantable Produce Packaging
Vegetable Labels by Ben Huttly Break Down Then Burgeon
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Plantable Packaging
Spruce Trees Sprout from Pangea Organics Boxes
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Plantable Greeting Cards
These Botanical Paperworks Cards Blossom into Wildflowers Once Buried
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Germinating Eating Utensils
The Nature Wood Chopstick Grows a Tree After Consuming
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Plantable Clothing Labels
This Collection from WISB* Features Flower Seed Hand Tags
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Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
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Plantable Comic Books
The Gardener is a Caped Eco-Crusader Who Becomes Herbs When Planted
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Biodegradable Rain Gear
The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly
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Plantable Journals
Botanical Paperworks Has Boxes, Cards and Gifts That Bloom
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Implantable Glucose Sensors
The Biorasis Glucowizzard Monitors Sugar Levels Constantly
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Plantable Lamps
The IVY Light
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Implantable Garbage Cans
The Dustbin 4 Beach is Ideal for Crowded Sandy Landscapes
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Plantable Planners
Botanical PaperWorks 2009 Eco Calendar For a Green Year
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Clean Label Veggie-Based Snacks
These New Garden Veggie Snacks Products are Made with Avocado Oil
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
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Gourmet Tinned Seafood Collections
Siesta Co.'s Vegan Seaweed Tins Boast Gen Z-Friendly Packaging
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Realistic Food Candles
The Pantler’s Rations set turns familiar meals into hand-poured candles
Fermented Microbe Protein Powders
The New Planta Protein Powder Features Solar Foods' Air Protein
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes
Engineers from University of Washington Developed a Printable Paste
Wine Upcycling Projects
Rewine by Buvons Nature Turns Its Leftovers into Food
Pickle Plush Toys
Giggle Pickles are Personality-Packed Collectibles That Laugh When Shaken
Compact Canned Houseplants
Trader Joe’s Mini Can Foliage Turns Product Packaging into Home Decor
Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights
The Planto is Powered by the HydroVolt System
Flash-Frozen Herb Spheres
Cuca Herb Pops Preserve Fresh Flavor and Reduce Waste in the Kitchen
AI-Powered Planters
LeafyPod Provides a Helping Hand with Plant Care
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
Plant-Based Protein Grounds
Beyond Ground is Made with Four Ingredients
Textile Recycling Devices
The ByBye Converts Discarded Clothing into Rigid Flower Pots
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles
Clickeez Snap Together to Create Custom Fidget Keychains
Cultivated Meat Commercialization Initiatives
Meatable & TruMeat Embrace Commercialization Efforts
Fermented Bean Side Salads
wildbrine Fermented Chickpea Salad Comes in Two Flavors
Snow-Growing Sticker Concepts
Snow Seeds Stickers Aim to Help Regenerate Snow on Ski Slopes
Branded Dining Utensils
The Coca-Cola CokeSticks Transforms the Contour Bottle into Chopsticks
Glass Hydroponic Gardens
The Counterstand and Glow Lamp Grow Herbs Without Soil
Playful Body Hair Planters
The Limited-Edition Billie Chia Pet Grows Fuzzy Green Underarms
Gamified Plant Sensors
PlantSenso Turns Everyday Plant Care into Play
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Mycelium Leather Bags
The Myco Travel Pouch is Made from a Breakthrough Plant-Based Material
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Faba Bean-Based Protein Products
Happy Plant Protein Will Debut a New Textured Vegetable Protein
Cardboard Plant Pots
Pot+ Combines a Plant Pot, Scoop and Plant Tag in One Cardboard Design
Expandable Plant Pots
The Helix is an Expandable Self-Watering Planter
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
fiid Plant-Based Meals Come in Four 100% Natural Options
Touchscreen Tip Chopsticks
bibigo's ScrollSticks are Made for Mess-Free Scrolling and Snacking
Compostable Seed Kits
Terra Seeds Uses Compressed Soil Units That are Planted into the Ground
Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips
Root Foods Turns Beets, Onions & Green Beans into Satisfying Bites
Glowing Modern Chopsticks
LUNARIS Chopsticks Glow at Dinner Without a Battery or Power Source
Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles
44th_brick Designs the LEGO Terrariums as a Set
Plant-Based Biodegradable Plastic Altneratives
Shellworks Raises $15M for Vivomer Scale-Up
Longevity Body Treatments
Ficus Fuses Ayurvedic Tradition with South Korean Ingredient Innovation
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Gut-Friendly Pickles
The Pickle Party Line by Edible Garden Introduces Functional Ferments
Dynamic Furniture Designs
Entler Studio Unveils the Ceramic Planters & Beginning End Tbales
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers
The Squeaky Bean Super Grain & Vegetable Burger is Easy to Cook
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Bali-Inspired Cooking Products
These Big Tree Farms Bali Products Respond to Gen Z Appetites
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Imperfect Vegetable Ferments
Farmented Foods Turns Ugly Veg into Good-for-the-Gut Nourishment
Jiggly Fruit Snacks
Oddball Cups are Plant-Based, Gelatin-Free & Low-Calorie
Prairie Fibre Bioplastics
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & EnviroWay Turned Flax into Plastic
Greengrocer Dance Parties
Gosh! is Taking Over a Local Shop for a One-Night-Only Veg Rave
Upcycled Fruit Chews
Climate Candy Turns Unharvested Imperfect Produce into Sweet Treats
Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Greens
Future Salad Kids Nourishes with Superfoods & Probiotics
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Camping Cutlery Tools
Mario Tsai Designs a Chopstick Maker Inspired by Pencil Sharpeners
Botanical Florist Puzzle Capsules
LEGO Botanicals Plans to Launch Four New Collections
Plant-Rich Retailer Ready Meals
The Waitrose PlantLiving Range Features Nine New Options
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Flower Waste Vases
Petal Vase by Rebloom Studio Transforms Discarded Blooms into Sculptural Form
Juicy Plant-Based Steak Cuts
The planted.steak is Arriving in the UK at Tesco
Asian-Inspired Protein Powders
Plantiigood Offers Vegan-Friendly Flavors Like Slow-Cooked Taro
Shelf-Stable Tinned Vegetables
Row 7 Seed Co. Offers Beets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and More
Traditionally Inspired Vegan Dumplings
Chutzpah's Plant-Based Dumplings Reinvent Beloved Recipes
Organic Light Sculptures
The Lapso Bacteria Cellulose Lamp Rethinks Material in Lighting
Snackable Kimchi Crisps
THATs KiMCHi's Kimchi Crisps are a Crunchy Fermented Treat
Fungi-Powered Diapers
HIRO's MycoDigestible Diaper Comes with Plastic-Eating Fungi
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Plant Protein Cubes
Chunk's Plant-Based Cubes are Full of Globally Inspired Flavor
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
Whimsical Utility Furniture
The Houseplant Roach Clip Side Table Highlight Mid-Century Styles
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Organic Paper-Like Lamps
The Farolito Lamp Captures Paper Lantern Warmth Through 3d Printing
Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods
BeanVIVO Uses Beans in Multiple Ways for Protein-Rich Eats
Organic-Inspired Eyewear Series
Gentle Monster Launches Veggie Collection with Foldable Frames
Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
GRUBBY's Plant Points Menu Helps People Eat 30 Unique Plants Weekly
Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway.com Launches the Huhtamaki Xampla Boxes
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
Non-Processed Meat Alternatives
Veg'chop is Packed with High-Protein Whole Foods & Plants
Compostable Sauce Containers
Holy Carp! Packaging Offers an Alternative for Soy Sauce Dispensers
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Bioplastic Retail Displays
Enduring Forms Explores Algae-Based Alternatives to Retail Signage
Bio-Reinforced Public Seating
PhytoSymbiosis Seat Uses Ivy Growth to Strengthen Concrete Structure
Playful Planter Pot Decor
The Houseplant Large Gloopy Planter Embraces Visual Movement
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Living Degradable Plastics
Researchers Develop Self-Destructing Plastics Without Microplastics
Self-Watering Desk Planters
The Posha Self-Watering Planter is Designed to Support Indoor Plants
Nutrition-Focused Plant-Based Sausages
Gosh! Super Plants Sausages Have a Nutrient-Dense Recipe
In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives
Dots.eco & Candivore Debut an Eco Initiative for Match Masters
AI Plant Identification Tools
Plant Identifier Turns A Photo Into Instant Botanical Knowledge
Egg-Inspired Gardener Accessories
This Hachiman Collection Was Created with Martha Stewart
AI-Powered Autonomous Planters
The Gardyn Device Grows Up to 30 Plants Without Any Soils
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets
The Pocket Scion Biofeedback Instrument Makes Plants Musical
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Grown Drinkware Forms
Coffee Gourd Cups Shape Drink Vessels Through Guided Plant Growth
Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs
Edie Parker Launches the Eye-Catching Peas Tabletop Lighter
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
Office-Space Luscious Planets
Bisley Presents Intentionally Designed Planters in Two Styles
Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies
Squeaky Bean Debuted Two New Plant-Based Pies in the UK
Miniature Plant-Based Pizzas
One Planet Pizza Pizzettas Come in Two Flavors
Sustainable Growth Systems
TreeSoil 3d-Printed Bricks Support Young Trees in Changing Climates
Crop-Residue Mailer Materials
Amazon And IIT Roorkee Launched a Compostable Mailer
Nourishing Seed Blends
PlantChi's Superseed Blends Add a Plant-Powered Boost to Meals
Social-First Snack Comedies
Pretzelized's Hybrid Snacks and Comedic Series Sparks Fun Debates
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles
The Barvecue Crumbled Bacon Toppings are Crafted from Plants
Digital Plant-Based Assistants
Veggify Helps Plan Vegan Meals and Discover New Plant-Based Recipes
Experimental Pottery Vessels
The Gourd Project Reimagines Integrity and Growth in Ceramic Forms
Personal-Sized Plant-Based Pizzas
Odd Burger Marks an Expansion of Its Canadian Menu
Plant-Based Food Tracking Programs
Gosh! Plant Points Encourages Plant-Based Eating
Festive Plant-Powered Meal Kits
GRUBBY Launched a Protein-Packed Plant-Based Christmas Menu
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Chilled Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meats
These New THIS Products Come in Three Varieties
Biodegradable Paper Ashtrays
Ekoroll Introduced the Paper Ashtray for Biodegradable Smoking
Kombucha By-Product-Formed Leathers
Nishtha Luhadia and Aditi Shinde Uses SCOBY for an Art Exhibit
Prepackaged Vegan QSR Foods
The Odd Burger CPG Products Bring Plant-Based QSR Fare Home
Plant-Powered Sushi Courses
Tabimori Launched an Omakase Sushi Course for Vegetarians and Vegans
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Plant-Based Nutrient-Boosted Pot Meals
BOL PROTEIN+ Power Pots are High in Protein and Fiber
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Snackable Steak-Style Bites
planted.steak Bites Make Plant-Based Eating Easier and More Inspiring
Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens
Your Greenhouse is Your Kitchen Transforms into a Community Space
Bean-Based Puff Snacks
Remix Snacks' Beanies are Made with Mung Beans & Upcycled Carrots
Versatile Plant-Growing Incubators
Warp Core Lets You Grow Exotic Plants Anywhere
Plant-Based Global Cuisine Croquettes
The Gosh! Croquettes Come in Indian and Italian Varieties
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Swicy Plant-Based Tenders
Plantein's Plant-Based Sweet Chilli Tenders are Nutritious & Wholesome
Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs
Sara Martinsen Designs the Rooted Potential Pavilion Using Plants
Ultra-Flavorful Hand-Packed Pickled Vegetables
Pacific Pickle Works Debuts Two New Pickle Products
Sprouting Chair Designs
The Wood Chair on Grass Piece Reimagines Furniture Fusing Art and Nature
Biodegradable Pet Urns
Paw Pods Sells Ethical Pet Memorial Products Rooted in Sustainability
Nature Care Tools
The LIVIO Leaf-Like Tool Turns Everyday Walks into Small Acts of Care
Plant Identifier Apps
Plant App Identifier Recognises Plants Instantly From A Single Photo
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes
Proprietary Germination Technologies
The Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation Announced a New System
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse