But you can flip the equation by reusing and repurposing the milk crates hoarding space in your garage. Clean them, line them with landscape fabric or burlap, and pour the potting mix in.

Guernsey Dairy is considering spending £30,000 to replace unreturned milk crates. An appeal was sent out to islanders and businesses in summer 2022 resulting in about 1,000 crates being returned.