Plastic, invented about 100 years ago, can take up to 500 years to decompose. Celebrate Earth Day by reusing and repurposing plastic for spring gardening projects.

Click here to learn how to use a DVD case to germinate seeds. Label plant parts with a sharpie.

Click here for directions on how to make a plastic planter.

For information on an outdoor planter, click here. So that water could drain, a piece of screen was attached to the bottom of the planter with a rubber band.

These repurposed cups made a perfect greenhouse. Click here for more information.

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