Hot take: Old takeout containers make perfect seedling starters

In my experience, saving plastic containers from takeout meals is a solid way to reduce waste. I use them to start seeds for my balcony veggies like tomatoes and peppers. Just poke a few holes in the bottom for water to drain out. Your mileage may vary, but I find they last through the whole seedling stage. It saves money on buying new trays and keeps plastic out of the trash. Take this with a grain of salt, but it's helped my garden and my conscience.

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abby_white6mo ago

Love this idea for cutting waste.

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dakota7396mo ago

Oh cool, my friend started washing and reusing glass jars. Cut down her recycling bin by a lot. @amy_grant is spot on about needing more ideas.

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amy_grant6mo ago

Totally, we need more ideas like this.

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