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Previous studies made it abundantly evident that urban green spaces in the city like parks and forests was converted to artificial surface like building and other infrastructure due to development. In line with that, the aim of this research is to study the need for sustainable low maintenance solution for urban greening. It is a quantitative study, data collection obtained through questionnaires, which were distributed randomly to 10 students selected from three class in Klang Valley. The data obtained from the research were analyzed using descriptive statistic. The findings from this study leads to several outcomes, namely: The condition of the leaves, the reduction of plastic waste with the replacement of Eco-friendly planting pot made from biodegradable composite and the moisture leveli as the soil moisture sensor provided real- time alerts when watering is needed. The result implications shows that the Eco-friendly pot with moisture sensor promoted waste reduction and improved usage of waters efficiently supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Therefore, this study concluded that sustainable biodegradable products with smart technology underscores the urgent need for urban greening.

Keywords: Eco-friendly pot, Moisture sensor, Urban greening