What Is Plantable Paper?

Our soap labels are made up of a biodegradable, eco-friendly plantable paper made with post consumer and post-industrial paper waste that is embedded with seeds. (No trees are harmed!). When the paper is planted in a pot of soil, the seeds grow and the paper composts away. All that is left behind is flowers and no waste!

The current make-up of our paper consists of:

  • Bird’s Eye – Annual

  • Clarkia – Annual

  • Black Eyed Susan – Perennial

  • Catchfly – Annual

  • Snapdragon – Annual

  • Sweet Alyssum – Annual

See below for planting instructions.

 
 
 
 

How to Plant the Label

  • Prepare Your Pot

    Fill your pot 2/3 full with good potting soil. Tamp down the soil and add more if necessary. You want the pot to be firmly full, but not packed. The paper can be planted indoors or outside, so you get to choose according to the temperature and conditions at the time of planting (we don’t recommend planting outside if it’s blizzarding or desert-hot!).

  • Plant the Paper

    Take your plantable paper and cover the soil in the prepared pot with the paper. It’s okay if the paper overlaps. Spread a 1/8 inch layer of soil over the plantable paper pieces and tamp down gently on top.

  • Water During Germination

    After planting the paper in your pot, give it a good soak. You want the paper and the soil to be nicely damp but not swimming in water. During the first 10 days, keep the paper moist at all times. The water is necessary for germination.

  • Care after Germination

    Once sprouts appear, continue to keep the paper moist but be careful not to overwater. Once sturdy plants appear, water as needed.