Here is a goal: How do you make biodegradable starter pots out of coffee sleeves?

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Available options: (i) Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. Fill each pot halfway up with soil and lightly compress it.. (ii) Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. Fill each pot halfway up with soil and pack it down densely..
(i)