Instead of
Throwaway plant pots Reused or returned pots
Why switch
Healthier
Nothing toxic — just less plastic clutter on the potting bench.
Greener
Black plastic pots slip past recycling sorters, so most are used once and landfilled.
The impact
You, per year 10 plastic pots
All of the world 81 billion plastic pots skipped / year
If everyone across the world switched, every year that’s:
- 81 billion plastic pots
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce
Sow into pots you already have; ask nurseries to take empties back.
Reuse
Wash and reuse pots and trays season after season.
Recycle
Swap black pots for taupe or terracotta that recyclers can actually detect.