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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How has horticulture's war on plastic been hit by the coronavirus crisis?

How has horticulture's war on plastic been hit by the coronavirus crisis?

Nursery sends its black pots for recycling

Nursery sends its black pots for recycling

Are fewer plant pots and trays destined for landfill?

Are fewer plant pots and trays destined for landfill?


News

David Austin Roses flourishing online

David Austin Roses flourishing online

19 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Apple producer automates packing facility

Apple producer automates packing facility

19 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Berry Gardens' Nick Allen: five questions answered

Berry Gardens' Nick Allen: five questions answered

9 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
David Austin Roses promotes bare root benefits

David Austin Roses promotes bare root benefits

1 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Spirit of Four Oaks award-winning peat-free compost supplier expands

Spirit of Four Oaks award-winning peat-free compost supplier expands

1 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Fiskars launches sustainable tools

Fiskars launches sustainable tools

28 September 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Jamieson Brothers seed potatoes sees "incredible" grow your own surge

Jamieson Brothers seed potatoes sees "incredible" grow your own surge

28 September 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
This horticulture week in numbers to 3 October UPDATED

This horticulture week in numbers to 3 October UPDATED

26 September 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
James Barnes: HTA chairman answers 10 key questions on horticulture lobbying in 2021

James Barnes: HTA chairman answers 10 key questions on horticulture lobbying in 2021

16 September 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Glee Gathering hears about future of garden retail with mixed view on 3m new gardeners and online sales

Glee Gathering hears about future of garden retail with mixed view on 3m new gardeners and online sales

15 September 2020 , 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
Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

6 September 2018
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