You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Avocado Pits. Here's Why

While actually ingesting an avocado seed has proved controversial, there are plenty of other ways to repurpose your avocado waste (via Health). One of our favorites includes simply planting them, which can even be done in smaller spaces, resulting in cheerful green plants that can be potted (via Apartment Therapy). Or, if you have some time on your hands to plan a hot date, you can use the seed to infuse wine for an eco-friendly aphrodisiac (via The Dr. Oz Show).

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, you can have a lot of DIY fun by chopping up and blending the pit to be used in a variety of beauty products, especially with new research from Penn State showing the seed packs an anti-inflammatory punch (via EurekAlert!). Just don't be thrown off by its bright orange color when it oxidizes (via YouTube). And don't forget to use the peel, which can be repurposed as an exfoliant by rubbing the inside on dry skin (via Women's Health). Waste not, want not!