This is causing a real hoopla at Etsy, one of the coolest online shops we can find overseas. Lena, a potter, had the idea to create this truly sustainable t-shirt.

The “I’m Compostable” design was created in honor of several friends of hers who are turning 40. It made everybody laugh and talk “trash”. She did it in an attempt to inspire other people to think about the environmental benefits of composting.

Lena wanted to inspire people to think about the benefits of composting so she made a small print run of these truly biodegradable t-shirts. Instead of using plastisol inks—used in regular prints—the letters were printed with water based ink. The cotton is 100% organic cotton from North Caroline.

Use it until it is worn out. Then, cut the t-shirt to shreds and feed them to the worms, which will turn them into a nice fertilizer for your garden.

The women style t-shirts are available in small, medium and large sizes. The men style t-shirts come in medium, large and extra-large sizes. This cute invention is on sale at her store on Etsy and can be ordered from Brazil—by those who have an international credit card, of course.

Also, the sustainability doesn’t stop on the shirt.  The product is wrapped in a biodegradable cellophane bag with twine and the boxes are reused shipping boxes or Lena’s neighbors’ shoe boxes. Shipping: $8.00 USD; t-shirt: $20.00 USD
Via the Ecotece Blog
Photo: publicity