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

Keter Group Partners with UBQ Materials to produce home and garden goods

Keter Group Partners with UBQ Materials to produce home and garden goods

19 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Sustainability experts invite businesses to reduce waste and prevent plastic pollution

Sustainability experts invite businesses to reduce waste and prevent plastic pollution

19 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
RHS unveils show highlights for Hampton Court and Tatton Park festivals

RHS unveils show highlights for Hampton Court and Tatton Park festivals

15 April 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Boyd Douglas-Davies speaks on how 2021 and 2022 will pan out for garden centres

Boyd Douglas-Davies speaks on how 2021 and 2022 will pan out for garden centres

14 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Pink Lady apples plastic free with Iceland and naming competition with Aldi + Nim's Fruit Crisps launched

Pink Lady apples plastic free with Iceland and naming competition with Aldi + Nim's Fruit Crisps launched

13 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
National Trust to post advice on growing loofahs at home

National Trust to post advice on growing loofahs at home

9 April 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Desch Plantpak Presents Colour Your Story, autumn/winter 2021-2022

Desch Plantpak Presents Colour Your Story, autumn/winter 2021-2022

9 April 2021
Primrose Hall doubles online sales during lockdown after contemplating selling up when pandemic hit

Primrose Hall doubles online sales during lockdown after contemplating selling up when pandemic hit

8 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Epos garden centre data shows category rises of 200%-5000%

Epos garden centre data shows category rises of 200%-5000%

7 April 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Coveris and Berry Gardens launch recycled lidding film with over 30% PCR content

Coveris and Berry Gardens launch recycled lidding film with over 30% PCR content

7 April 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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