TerraCycle, http://www.terracycle.net/en-US/, uses recycled plastics to make this attractive plant caddy. I asked the company to send me one so I could take a look at it and try it out. I love the concrete look. And, I especially love the fact that it is as light as a feather and as strong as steel! It measures 1-foot-square (12" by 12"), and holds as much 200-pounds of wet dirt and flower pot.

The saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. For TerraCycle, an upcycling and recycling company in Trenton, N.J., trash from schools in Knoxville and surrounding areas has become its treasure. Items that are traditionally non-recyclable — such as Frito-Lay chip bags, Capri Sun drink pouches, MOM Brands cereal bags and Colgate oral care products — are collected to make products sold in stores such as Target. The company recycles — or upcycles — trash into backpacks, tote bags, pencil cases, notebooks, messenger bags, and binders as well as watering cans and plant caddies.

The Terra Stone Plant Caddy is made from drink pouches recycled into TerraCycle plastic. The caddy can be found in Target stores. The saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. For TerraCycle, an upcycling and recycling company in Trenton, N.J., trash from schools in Knoxville and surrounding areas has become its treasure. Items that are traditionally non-recyclable — such as Frito-Lay chip bags, Capri Sun drink pouches, MOM Brands cereal bags and Colgate oral care products — are collected to make products sold in stores such as Target. The company recycles — or upcycles — trash into backpacks, tote bags, pencil cases, notebooks, messenger bags, and binders as well as watering cans and plant caddies. The schools and community groups around the country who send their trash to TerraCycle don't do so without reward. The items collected accumulate points which can be converted to cash or gifts.

Developing green technology isn’t child’s play, but children’s games can certainly inspire new ideas. Playground equipment made from old wind turbines, and a solar powered night light are just two of this week’s green tech finds.

If sweet-smelling room deodorizers aren't your thing, here's something to consider: the Moso Bag, a natural air-purifying bag containing moso bamboo. What's so great about that? Moso bamboo is said to absorb and filter odors, pollutants, allergens and bacteria while dehumidifying to prevent mildew, mold and moisture. What's more, it's fragrance-free, unlike some air fresheners that mask odors by covering them up with other scents.

The Terra Stone Plant Caddy and the Eco-Terra Watering Can will be on store shelves this spring. These are all great additions to the host of tools used by gardeners who want to do their part for the environment. Who could imagine that a granola bag could be turned into a watering can? Or, a drink pouch into a plant caddy? TerraCycle, the pioneering upcycling and recycling company, has three new products available for the eco-conscious gardener.

Are you a recycler? Most gardeners are, because their passion for tending the earth naturally includes a concern for keeping it healthy. And that often requires creative problem-solving, from composting to repurposing. That's why we're excited about the Terra Stone Plant Caddy.

Who could imagine that a granola bag could be turned into a watering can? Or, a drink pouch into a plant caddy? TerraCycle®, Inc., the pioneering upcycling and recycling company, has three new products available for the eco-conscious gardener. The Terra Stone Plant Caddy, the Eco-Terra Watering Can and TerraCycle’s trademark worm poop All-Purpose Plant Food will be on store shelves this spring. These are all great additions to the host of tools used by gardeners who want to do their part for the environment.