Plastic use in Horticulture

The latest news and updates on issues surrounding the effort to minimise waste of and use of plastic products in the horticulture industry.

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What's next in grower plastic reduction and recycling?

What's next in grower plastic reduction and recycling?

9 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

News

Consistent labelling of peat content on growing media bags comes a step closer

Consistent labelling of peat content on growing media bags comes a step closer

13 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Pennells Garden Centres gives 5p each for returned plastic plant pots

Pennells Garden Centres gives 5p each for returned plastic plant pots

6 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Kelkay launches recyclable packaging

Kelkay launches recyclable packaging

2 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Garden centres are returning to their roots says daughter of industry pioneer

Garden centres are returning to their roots says daughter of industry pioneer

29 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Westland says ITV's 'The Trouble With Garden Centres' didn't show "work going on in the industry"

Westland says ITV's 'The Trouble With Garden Centres' didn't show "work going on in the industry"

23 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Pressure on garden centre peat sales grows as ITV investigates sector's green credentials

Pressure on garden centre peat sales grows as ITV investigates sector's green credentials

22 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
ITV Tonight Show examines green credentials of garden industry

ITV Tonight Show examines green credentials of garden industry

21 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Sunrise Plant Company goes zero waste and plastic-free

Sunrise Plant Company goes zero waste and plastic-free

19 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Two garden centres persuade recycling company to accept plastic plant pots

Two garden centres persuade recycling company to accept plastic plant pots

18 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
'Zero waste' fertiliser launched in UK

'Zero waste' fertiliser launched in UK

29 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Analysis

What's next for plastic plant pots?

What's next for plastic plant pots?

1 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
How are the messages growers use to promote their products to retail customers changing?

How are the messages growers use to promote their products to retail customers changing?

9 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
What does building a coherent strategy on sustainability mean for the garden industry?

What does building a coherent strategy on sustainability mean for the garden industry?

10 June 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Is the plastics issue being brought under control?

Is the plastics issue being brought under control?

23 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
What does being ethical really mean for horticulture?

What does being ethical really mean for horticulture?

7 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

Opinion

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

1 February 2018 , By Geoff Dixon
Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

6 September 2018 , By Peter Seabrook
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