It's fantastic if you can put the time and energy into growing your own garden, and wouldn't it be nice to know that this lifestyle has been established in a green way? The Living Pots concept proposes a way to build planters out of scrap materials so that plastic is avoided and no additional trees are cut down unnecessarily.
For DesignNobis, Dr. Hakan Gürsu suggests the use of 100% recycled timber and metal from industrial wood processing operations. The rounded bark offcuts that come from the outside of logs can be effectively assembled into window boxes.
With steel or aluminum ends, the Living Pots can be used to dress up domestic sills or be stacked into larger herb garden arrangements. Their natural compositions also help promote the passage of moisture to accommodate a broader range of crops, like mushrooms.
Industrial Scrap Planters
Living Pots Encourage Organic Gardening with an Eco-Friendly Foundation
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Gardening - Creating planters out of recycled materials to avoid plastic and deforestation.
2. Circular Economy - Utilizing scrap materials from industrial operations for eco-friendly gardening solutions.
3. Urban Agriculture - Using Living Pots to grow herbs and crops in limited domestic spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Gardening and Landscaping - Opportunity for businesses in the gardening industry to provide sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to their customers.
2. Timber and Metal Recycling - Potential for companies in the recycling industry to repurpose industrial scrap materials for sustainable gardening products.
3. Home Improvement and Design - Home improvement businesses can offer Living Pots as a stylish and eco-conscious option for enhancing indoor and outdoor spaces.