U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Altman, 633d Air Base Wing installation commander, listens to an educational explanation about biodegradable newspaper pots during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. Unlike plastic pots, which can trap moisture and lead to root rot, biodegradable newspaper pots offer better aeration and drainage for plants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)