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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Grower removes 100kg of plastic from supply chain

Grower removes 100kg of plastic from supply chain

Producer of onions, shallots and garlic Moulton Bulb Co is set to save more than 100kg of plastic packaging a year through a new natural alternative.

Fiskars cuts plastic packaging on garden tools

Fiskars cuts plastic packaging on garden tools

Garden tool supplier Fiskars has a new Pruner portfolio in 2021.

Plastic tax campaign gathers momentum

Plastic tax campaign gathers momentum

MPs and suppliers have joined British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) in its efforts to challenge last minute additions to draft Plastic Packaging tax legislation.


News

HortWeek survey: Plastic and peat top of sustainability agenda, carbon offsetting bottom

HortWeek survey: Plastic and peat top of sustainability agenda, carbon offsetting bottom

21 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
HortScience Live hears Brexit grower concerns

HortScience Live hears Brexit grower concerns

18 October 2021
ICL's Hort Science Live launches

ICL's Hort Science Live launches

17 October 2021
Westland present sustainability 'feel good' programme

Westland present sustainability 'feel good' programme

13 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Pershore College plant centre celebrates 60 years with increased turnover

Pershore College plant centre celebrates 60 years with increased turnover

13 October 2021
Dobbies and Evergreen run compost bag recycling scheme

Dobbies and Evergreen run compost bag recycling scheme

12 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Bedding plants update shows tougher 2021

Bedding plants update shows tougher 2021

5 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Sustainability survey - what's most important to you?

Sustainability survey - what's most important to you?

5 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Top 10 sustainable ornamentals products feature indoor-outdoor plants

Top 10 sustainable ornamentals products feature indoor-outdoor plants

1 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
AIPH conference hears how horticulture must become more sustainable

AIPH conference hears how horticulture must become more sustainable

30 September 2021 , 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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