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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Lawn consultant calls for artificial grass regulation

Lawn consultant calls for artificial grass regulation

Lawn consultant David Hedges-Gower has revealed what he calls the “real horror story behind artificial grass”, calling for the plastic turf industry to be regulated.

22 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

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Garden Centre Association tackles environment

Garden Centre Association tackles environment

28 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Forestry Commission stresses need for responsible use of plastic tree guards

Forestry Commission stresses need for responsible use of plastic tree guards

24 January 2020 , By Gavin McEwan
Modiform aims to close plastic loop

Modiform aims to close plastic loop

24 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Frosts Garden Centres achieves zero to landfill status

Frosts Garden Centres achieves zero to landfill status

23 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Waterdrinker promotes houseplants of the future

Waterdrinker promotes houseplants of the future

23 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
RHS unveils latest from Chelsea Flower Show and Bridgewater opening

RHS unveils latest from Chelsea Flower Show and Bridgewater opening

20 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby & Dan Symonds
Packaging Recovery Notes plastics cost soars

Packaging Recovery Notes plastics cost soars

16 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
10 biosecurity and policy changes growers need to know from the HTA Contact conference

10 biosecurity and policy changes growers need to know from the HTA Contact conference

15 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Brexit "now gets more difficult", Food & Drink Federation chief warns

Brexit "now gets more difficult", Food & Drink Federation chief warns

15 January 2020 , By Gavin McEwan
British Protected Ornamental Association looks to broaden appeal

British Protected Ornamental Association looks to broaden appeal

14 January 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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