Recycle used takeout containers for a cool planter

Have you ever wondered what to do with all those takeout containers that you get from Chinese restaurants? They can certainly be thrown away, but then what fun would that be? They just take up space in the landfill until they break down, and that can take a very long time. There has to be a better way and something better to do with them besides tossing them into the garbage.

Instructables has an easy step by step idea for reusing those clean, empty containers by making them into planters. The coolest thing about this planter is that the majority of the items you need to make it are probably already in your house. The pins, the plant, screwdriver, razor and a ruler are pretty much standard items in any home. Potting soil is sold at almost any store. I usually pick mine up at the local hardware store, but I have seen it in my grocery store and even my dollar store. As far as the take out container, that is pretty easy too. Picking up your phone and placing a takeout order will solve the terrible problem of not have any empty containers in your house.

Being a crafty person, the plain white container is a little boring for me, so I would definitely liven it up a bit with some craft paint, fringe, or a few stickers to make it more decorative. I love the idea, which makes me want to run the 40 miles I have to go for some Chinese takeout!