Instagram serves as an excellent resource for innovative sustainability ideas.
hacks
, including an incredible tip to enhance the look of homemade flower arrangements while deviating
plastic
from landfills.
The scoop
Emily Auffrey
(@nycapartmenthome) impressed followers with a
flower-arranging trick
That’s as ingenious as it is straightforward — and it all depends on an
oft-discarded plastic
Container commonly used for selling plants.
Disposable plant
pots
initially do not seem to hold much promise in terms of
repurposing
They are fragile, frequently arriving damaged or with cracks even when new, and they add minimal visual appeal.
Auffrey’s keen observation turns what seems like a disadvantage into an opportunity for disposable plants.
pots
an unexpected
second life
And to tackle a typical inconvenience when making homemade floral displays.
Within just 10 seconds, Auffrey reveals an altered disposable plant pot featuring precisely positioned holes designed for stems underneath. By turning this pot upside down inside a decorative vase, she manages to craft a professionally arranged floral display.
Once she has arranged the stems, she trims them with pruning shears and fills her homemade “flower frog” with water.
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How it’s helping
Auffrey’s flower frog offers numerous advantages, including prolonging the lifespan of a one-time use.
plastic
rather than disposing of it in a landfill.
Reusing is a crucial aspect of the process.
circular economy
, and in this instance, Auffrey’s method resolves an actual issue. Additionally, it does so effectively.
saves money
Regarding floral designs, store-bought frog holders for flowers might cost $20 or above, with professionally made displays being potentially pricier still.
Influencers in the home and décor space frequently recommend to their audience the idea of “shopping your own house” as a method to cut expenses and minimize superfluous purchases, yet Auffrey’s suggestion repurposes items that might end up being discarded.
Although not all items can be repurposed or upcycled,
decluttering
can be an
unexpected source of income
, as well. If you no longer require it and cannot reuse it,
old clothes
and
used electronics
can quickly be converted to cash on websites such as
Poshmark
or
ThredUp
.
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What everyone’s saying
Viewers overwhelmingly expressed their admiration for Auffrey’s Instagram Reel.
“Wow! This is incredibly clever,” a user exclaimed with enthusiasm.
Why isn’t anyone discussing this?” Auffrey concurred, confessing she had at last discovered “an application for the 20k nursery containers we’ve stockpiled.
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Gardening lover turns discarded plastic containers into innovative floral display solution: ‘Brilliant concept’
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