Coconut shell
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Biodegradable and compostable
- No plastic or metal parts, so not suitable for Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin)
- Can be used as compost in a home garden
Before you throw it away
- Remove any remaining flesh
- Roughly break up the shell if necessary
What you can make from it
Plant pot from coconut shell
- Clean the shell of any fruit flesh
- Drill a hole for water drainage
- Fill with soil and plant your chosen plant
Homemade barbecue charcoal
- Allow the shells to dry
- Heat in the oven at a low temperature (around 150 °C) for several hours
- Allow to cool – this creates a material similar to wood charcoal