by Furnishly | Aug 30, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
Bristol, UK-based design engineers Martin Keane and Andrew Flynn have created a planter so sustainable, it could outlive its owner. Called POTR Pots, the planter is said to have a CO2 footprint roughly 100 times smaller than its ceramic or concrete counterparts, thanks to its eco-friendly design. They launched in 2019 and quickly sold its initial batch of 5,000 units, and after being out of stock since October 2020, they’ve finally restocked.
The material, for starters, is made from 100 percent recycled polypropylene, which means it’s waterproof, nearly indestructible, and can be recycled so that it will never have to end up in a landfill.
Its design, meanwhile, allows it to be folded like a piece of origami, so it can fit inside a standard envelope instead of a large box with bubble wrap, making it more carbon-neutral during transport. Once it arrives in the mail, simply pull the cotton drawstring and the POTR Pot will pop together.
The cotton drawstring also serves as a clever self-watering mechanism. It acts as a wick that transfers water from a reservoir and into the soil. The 200-milliliter reservoir can hold enough water for two weeks, which means you’ll seldom have to worry about under or overwatering.
“As product designers we feel we have a real responsibility to ensure that the products we are creating are not having a negative impact on the environment,” said Flynn. “Our mission is to ensure every houseplant gets a greener home. Now we are able to do that.”
You can check their website to learn more and pick up one of your own.
by Furnishly | Aug 24, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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by Furnishly | Jul 7, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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If you’re still waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive, we found something that will hold you over until then: levitating planters. These planters suspend your plants in midair and they’re downright magical. Of course, the planters don’t actually use magic to levitate (if only). They hover using something called magnetic levitation — or should we say magnetic repulsion. Here’s a quick 6th grade science class refresher: When the north pole of one magnetic faces the north pole of another, there’s a strong repulsion pushing them apart (as opposed to an attraction pulling them together). In these planters, the base and platform are both equipped with north pole magnets allowing the planter to stay afloat! The planters also slowly rotate in midair, for a calming display that adds to its magical quality.
How to Set Up a Levitating Planter
Come ready with the plant of your choice. There’s only one downside to these levitating planters: The plants aren’t included. However, this is an excellent excuse to pick up a new succulent, air plant, or bonsai plant. Just make sure you heed the planter’s weight limit so it doesn’t get too heavy.
Approach set up with steady hands. While these levitating planters are truly a sight to behold, they do require steady hands. When you set the planter atop the base, be sure to center it carefully. Otherwise, the magnetic poles could get confused and the entire planter may flip upside down.
Remove your planter before hitting the off button. Before you turn it off, make sure to remove the planter first, or else you risk making a mess and/or damaging the device.
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
