Flat Tire Decor makes baskets, pots, entry mats and shoes--all from recycled tires! They sent me their Newport basket, which has a 12 inch opening at the top, an 8 inch base, and is 8 inches high. It has a set of handles that makes it easy to carry. It's a really cool, practical and great looking basket!
What's really awesome about these products, in addition to the fact that they're environmentally friendly (made from flat tires), is that they're assembled by persons with disabilities. Working in conjunction with a company called Curative Industrial Services, valuable training and work experience is offered to persons with disabilities and/or limiting conditions. It's a win-win for everyone.
There could be so many uses for this basket. I like it with a plant placed in it, but I've also used it to store and hold my garden tools, conveniently carrying them from the front of the house to the back.
I'm working on other uses for the basket. The company suggests it can hold toys, firewood, magazines/newspapers, and even fruit. While our little Weenie Dog could fit inside, she wasn't all that keen in doing so! You can get a good idea of the size of this basket from this photo, though;-) It's roomy!
Visit Mr. Brown Thumb's blog, Garden Bloggers, to read the other reviews about this product. Visit the Flat Tire Decor to see more of their products or to order.
*This product was sent to me at no charge with the intention of giving a review on my garden blog. There was no requirement to be positive; I just really happen to like it. One last note: It should not be planted directly with edible plants--unless they are placed in a separate pot--as rubber is not food-safe.
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Well, little Ms. Weenie Dog may not be too enamoured but I certainly am! These are great! And, I love the fact that they are a creative re-purposing of an item that takes up far too much space in our landfills.
ReplyDeleteI did not expect it to be so attractive, but it is. I really like it. And the fact that it is made by persons with disabilities is a bonus...great post!
ReplyDeleteIT does look useful! Does the dog like it? :-)
ReplyDeleteNice way to recycle. The basket is actually kind of cute.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's adorable. Poor little dog looks like my dogs do on bath day 'hey, there's no water in here is there?' ;)
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ReplyDeleteI can see Meg and her second graders carrying out their gardening equipment out into the garden with these.
My first thought was what Clare said, "Oh, no, a bath!' It does look like it can be useful. Best part, who made it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great product and definitely a win all around. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to recycle waste into something useful and attractive. I really like the planter! Your dog may not like it, but I know one of my cats would:)
ReplyDeleteI'm getting all kinds of ideas for those planters. What's really great is who makes them and they won't break.
ReplyDeleteThat is one of those "I wish I had thought of that" products. LOL! I love it when people come up with these reusable ideas. They would have to be roughed baskets.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to do a product review of such a environmental and people friendly product. So disappointed because Have-A-Heart never sent us the trap to review after promising to.
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