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Cedar Planters Raised Garden Bed, 18 x 48 in, 30 in Tall

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Cedar Planters

Cedar Planters

Deep Root Raised Garden Bed, 18 x 48 in, 30 in tall

The cedar could hardly be better disclosed; everything attached to it could hardly be less. Plant without the liner, or get its fabric in writing first, because a synthetic geotextile sheds fibers directly into bed soil.

3 / 10 Medium plastic footprint $$$$

Untreated Western Red Cedar boards, exactly what you want in a bed. The included liner’s fabric is never named and is probably synthetic; ask the brand what it is before using it, or plant without the liner.

How this score breaks down

Plastic in the product and its packaging Plastic-free
Boards in untreated, WRCLA-sourced Western Red Cedar per the brand, no paint, stain, or sealant. The included liner’s material is not stated anywhere on the brand site, and the metal frame’s type and coating are not disclosed.
Microplastic shedding and leaching Sheds some
If the liner is a synthetic geotextile, it sheds fibers into the soil you grow food in. That is why the undisclosed liner drives this score, not the cedar.
End of life: persistence and recovery Persists somewhat
Not stated. Only partly recoverable; some of it persists.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concern Low concern
No PFAS, PTFE, BPA, or other leaching plastics in food or heat contact.
Transparency and verification Little disclosed
WRCLA is a trade association sourcing statement, not a chain-of-custody certification. The retailer’s claims of a plastic-free liner and stainless screws contradict each other and appear nowhere on the brand site.

Strengths

  • Untreated cedar, no chemical treatments
  • 30 in height, deep 12 in planting bed
  • Repairable wood construction

Trade-offs

  • Included liner material undisclosed
  • Metal frame coating undisclosed
  • Grade variant shipped via the retailer is unclear

What's inside

Boards in untreated, WRCLA-sourced Western Red Cedar per the brand, no paint, stain, or sealant. The included liner’s material is not stated anywhere on the brand site, and the metal frame’s type and coating are not disclosed.

PartMaterial
BoardsUntreated Western Red Cedar
LinerIncluded, material not disclosed
FrameMetal, type and coating not disclosed
ScrewsNot disclosed

Free of Wood is untreated and chemical-free per brand

Packaging
Not stated
Microplastics
If the liner is a synthetic geotextile, it sheds fibers into the soil you grow food in. That is why the undisclosed liner drives this score, not the cedar.

Attributes

What this product is, at a glance.

WRCLA-sourced Western Red Cedar (trade association claim)Disclosure-gated score

Certifications

None listed. We only show independent third-party certifications we can verify with the issuing body, and this product does not currently hold any.

About Cedar Planters

Cedar Planters handcrafts this 30 in tall bed from Western Red Cedar it describes as chemical-free and untreated, naturally rot-resistant for decades. A free protective liner and assembly tools are included; a metal leg frame is visible in photos.

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Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.