Poop-to-pots are not a gimmick. Freund’s Farm, a Connecticut dairy operation is using digested, then composted manure as the fiber component to make disposable flowerpots.
The farm has sold millions of CowPots over the years. They make 14 different sizes, ranging from 3-inch starter squares to large round pots that are 17 inches in diameter.
Source: American Agriculturist, April 6, 2022. Link. A 2006 appearance on the TV program Dirty Jobs was huge for marketing as it exposed them to a national audience.
INSIGHT: Livestock producers are routinely targeted about environmental issues. This is a refreshing example of the entrepreneurial spirit and one of many environmental efforts made by producers to soften their impact and create sustainable revenue.
We’re growing seedlings in CowPots for the first time this year.” – Kirk Augustine