In their seminal book ‘Cradle to Cradle‘, William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue that the conflict between industry and the environment is not a problem with commerce but a problem with purely opportunistic (as opposed to considered) design. Their concept challenges industry to ‘remake the way we make things’. These plantable products are have mastered the notion of cradle-to-cradle and ecologically intelligent design.

Plantable Veggie Labels

On the weekend on an emergency shop to the supermarket (gasp!) I bought some beautiful tomatoes, but they were heavily packaged – not only wrapped in a non-recyclable plastic film but also seated in a plastic tray. I reckon lovely natural vegetables just need to be vegetables and these labels by designer Ben Huttly let them do just that, while also opening the possibility to people of growing your very own. via Inhabitat.

Plantable Raincoat

The ‘Spud Raincoat’ by Equilicuá has been made from potatoes and laden with seeds, making it fully biodegradable, compostable and plantable. The PVC alternative material acts just like plastic when it’s a poncho, but is made from potato starch so it breaks down in the ground. via Springwise.

Plantable Paper

Seeded paper that can be used for letters, invitations, envelopes or gift wrap. The current market leaders on seed paper are the lovely Botanical Paper Works but that’s not to say you can’t make your own plantable paper following these great e-How instructions.

Plantable Boxes

One of the original plantable packaging solutions was from the kids behind ‘Life Box‘. The cardboard that makes up these boxes can easily be torn up, and then contains a combination of tree seeds and fungi, letting recipients create edible and beautiful gardens, or perahps even seed bombs!

via GreenUpgrader

The Plantable

And finally, this awesome plant-able product called the The Plantable! Created by Jamie Elliot and Liam Healy as a result of their study of human relationships with our environments, The Plantable means you can surround yourself with greenery in your living and eating space. via Lost at E Minor.

P.S. Did you know that plants make you happier and healthier at home and at work? Check out Aussie crew Plant Life Balance for more information.

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About the author

Sally Hill
Sally is into sustainability and digital media. She set up Sustahood in 2011 to advance creative and transformational thinking about sustainability in Australia. Find her on twitter @sallyrhill.