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Showerthought: Plastic pots on balconies - good or bad for the earth?
I've been trying to grow veggies on my small balcony, and I keep going back and forth on plastic containers. One side says plastic pots are a MUST for city gardening - they're light, cheap, and won't break when you move them, which is key in tight spots. But the other side hits me with the guilt - all that plastic ends up in landfills, and it just sits there for ages. I tried using old coffee cans and yogurt tubs instead, which felt better for the planet, but they got soggy and fell apart after one season. My tomato plants actually grew bigger in the plastic ones, which makes me think maybe function wins over eco-friendly ideas sometimes. Other gardeners in my building argue we should ALWAYS choose reused stuff to cut waste, even if it means more work. I'm stuck between wanting a thriving garden and doing right by the environment. What's your take - do you use plastic, or do you go the DIY route?
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davis.jason6mo ago
Honestly just use the plastic pots. They last way longer than DIY stuff that falls apart. Your plants doing better is what really counts anyway.
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