a container for consumables such as cosmetics , hair and skin care products , foods , small appliances , optical disks and other consumables may be made of a biodegradable material having incorporated therein seeds of plants suitable for germination . the seeds may be selected for hardiness , attractiveness of the seed , plant or name , climate , likelihood of germination and other attributes . the seeds may be incorporated in a secondary space in the container , or embedded in the material of the container either wholly or partially , or in one or more layers of a multi - layer container . the container material may be natural or artificial plastic , cardboard , paper , fabric , or any other biodegradable material . the container may incorporate fertilizer , germination agents , agents to speed breakdown of the container . different varieties of seeds may be used in the container , and for pleasing aesthetic effect , the seeds may be visible thru partially or wholly transparent material .