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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What's next for plastic plant pots?

What's next for plastic plant pots?

1 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

News

Government bans plastic straws and stirrers

Government bans plastic straws and stirrers

22 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
The Range launches plastic-free bedding plant selection

The Range launches plastic-free bedding plant selection

13 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
UK-wide recycling system essential says retail trade body

UK-wide recycling system essential says retail trade body

8 May 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
Porters Fuchsias launches Happy Plants hero recycling message

Porters Fuchsias launches Happy Plants hero recycling message

1 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Mail order plant retailer selects Plantpac in Breakdown PET packaging material

Mail order plant retailer selects Plantpac in Breakdown PET packaging material

1 May 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Kerbside collection impasse sees garden centres bring back pot recycling

Kerbside collection impasse sees garden centres bring back pot recycling

30 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Poll finds horticulture industry plans to switch from black plastic pots - but not all convinced by taupe

Poll finds horticulture industry plans to switch from black plastic pots - but not all convinced by taupe

29 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Porters Fuchsias releases first recyclable carry pack handles

Porters Fuchsias releases first recyclable carry pack handles

25 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
HW SURVEY: Plastic use in garden retail and ornamental production horticulture

HW SURVEY: Plastic use in garden retail and ornamental production horticulture

24 April 2019

Opinion

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

1 February 2018 , By Geoff Dixon
Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

6 September 2018 , By Peter Seabrook

Analysis

What is the latest in plastic plant pot recycling?

What is the latest in plastic plant pot recycling?

15 October 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
What were the top trends at the Four Oaks Trade Show?

What were the top trends at the Four Oaks Trade Show?

5 September 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Could 2019 be the year of volume plastic alternatives use in horticulture?

Could 2019 be the year of volume plastic alternatives use in horticulture?

27 June 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
How are growers going to revolutionise recycling with the taupe plant pot?

How are growers going to revolutionise recycling with the taupe plant pot?

13 August 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
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