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?

Modiform aims to end virgin plastic use by 2025

Modiform aims to end virgin plastic use by 2025

Modiform’s new Horizon2025 plan aims to have kicked out virgin plastic by 2025.

Are fewer plant pots and trays destined for landfill?

Are fewer plant pots and trays destined for landfill?


News

Waitrose top Greenpeace plastic reduction report

Waitrose top Greenpeace plastic reduction report

26 January 2021
Fiskars cuts plastic packaging on garden tools

Fiskars cuts plastic packaging on garden tools

25 January 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Marshalls to invest £30m in product range and sustainability

Marshalls to invest £30m in product range and sustainability

25 January 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Peat-free plants could be in short supply in 2021

Peat-free plants could be in short supply in 2021

15 January 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Plastic tax campaign gathers momentum

Plastic tax campaign gathers momentum

14 January 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Biome develops prototype for biodegradable tree shelters

Biome develops prototype for biodegradable tree shelters

13 January 2021 , By Dan Symonds
7 flower trends from Interflora and seven retail trends from Mintel

7 flower trends from Interflora and seven retail trends from Mintel

12 January 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show new products and plants rounded up - 8 takeaways

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show new products and plants rounded up - 8 takeaways

11 January 2021 , By Sally Drury
BHETA objects to changes to plastic packaging tax proposal, which may include plant pots

BHETA objects to changes to plastic packaging tax proposal, which may include plant pots

18 December 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

Latest Companies House results include Mill Nurseries, Landscape Centre and Bonnington Plastics

17 December 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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