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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Modiform plastic pots alternative launches in Tesco

Modiform plastic pots alternative launches in Tesco

Modiform's EcoExpert range of pots and trays made from moulded paper have made their debut in the UK at Tesco supermarkets.

Tesco "to ditch hard-to-recycle packaging by next year"

Tesco "to ditch hard-to-recycle packaging by next year"

Tesco today (23 May) announced restrictions in the packaging materials for its products in a move towards a "closed loop" system nationally.

Webbs garden centres first to sign up to plastic recycling scheme

Webbs garden centres first to sign up to plastic recycling scheme

Ecogen's recycling scheme has been taken on by Webbs of Wychbold, the Worcestershire garden centre company.


News

Plastic reduction 'moving in the right direction'

Plastic reduction 'moving in the right direction'

20 June 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Pearlfisher plastic awareness garden designer urges RHS to lead from the front

Pearlfisher plastic awareness garden designer urges RHS to lead from the front

21 May 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
How can parks cope with growing litter on shrinking budgets?

How can parks cope with growing litter on shrinking budgets?

11 May 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove
Macpac hits back against 'hateful' plastic attacks

Macpac hits back against 'hateful' plastic attacks

8 May 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Will supermarket plastics pledge impact plastic plant pot use?

Will supermarket plastics pledge impact plastic plant pot use?

3 May 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Interest high from garden centres but no takers yet for plastic pot recycling scheme

Interest high from garden centres but no takers yet for plastic pot recycling scheme

25 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
SeedCell: garden industry can lead the way on single use plastic

SeedCell: garden industry can lead the way on single use plastic

17 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
How plastic pot alternatives might develop

How plastic pot alternatives might develop

12 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
National Trust pledges to replace single-use plastic plant pots and trays

National Trust pledges to replace single-use plastic plant pots and trays

7 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Parks and gardens among sites invited to bid for funding to install public water fountains

Parks and gardens among sites invited to bid for funding to install public water fountains

26 March 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove

Opinion

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

Opinion... Get rid of plastics in Horticulture

1 February 2018 , By Geoff Dixon

Analysis

How garden centres and retail nurseries have tackled this year's supply issues

How garden centres and retail nurseries have tackled this year's supply issues

6 June 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Will B&Q launch of first downy mildew-resistant busy lizzie spark a revival?

Will B&Q launch of first downy mildew-resistant busy lizzie spark a revival?

30 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
What can growers do to reduce their use of plastics?

What can growers do to reduce their use of plastics?

8 March 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
What are the benefits of diffuse light in tomato production?

What are the benefits of diffuse light in tomato production?

8 March 2018 , By Gavin McEwan
Growing media: what does the future hold?

Growing media: what does the future hold?

21 February 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
How plastic water bottle waste reduction could benefit parks

How plastic water bottle waste reduction could benefit parks

5 February 2018 , By Sarah Cosgrove
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