Green Idea: Self Watering Planter Using Plastic Bottle

How Long Will the Water Last?

In this calming video, we learn how to create a self-watering planter using plastic bottles that would otherwise be recycled. There are many resources out there, so if you don’t have access to shoestrings or chemical-free wet wipes (as used in this video), feel free to check out other tutorials. You can grow most herbs and vegetables hydroponically, but be mindful that some will need to be transplanted to a pot full of soil once they establish a root system. This is a great way to stay connected to nature during the winter and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the plants grow from your efforts.

What herb or vegetable are you eager to grow first?

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All About Recycled Plastic Clothing and What You Should Be Wary Of

Did you know that your laundry load could be releasing microplastics into waterways in your region?

If your clothing or other household fabrics are made of synthetic fibers (plant-derived or petroleum-derived) such as Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic, Rayon, Fleece, Microfleece, Spandex, and Acetate, then they’re releasing microplastics into the environment through the sludge left over after wastewater treatment.

Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem. This article explores the problem in depth through the trend of recycled plastic clothing and offers some solutions. It is worth noting that the article doesn’t mention that natural fibers (e.g., cotton, linen, wool, silk, etc.) don’t pose a problem, since they easily biodegrade.

If you want to learn more about the microplastic problem, there is a ton of research out there on this topic that will help you understand the impact on your region and some possible solutions. For more information visit https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/all-about-recycled-plastic-clothing-and-what-you-should-be-weary-of/