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 says no to black plastic pots

Modiform says no to black plastic pots

Modiform is offering 100% recycled plastic and price matched grey pots as an alternative to black from 2020.

15 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

News

How peat is shaping up to become the next big issue

How peat is shaping up to become the next big issue

5 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Should climate change be factored in when selecting tree stock?

Should climate change be factored in when selecting tree stock?

27 June 2019 , By Gavin McEwan
Stewarts Garden Centres' team research additional recycling initiatives

Stewarts Garden Centres' team research additional recycling initiatives

20 June 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Plant retailer offers customers 5p off plants for every pot returned

Plant retailer offers customers 5p off plants for every pot returned

14 June 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Government launches £4.7m grant scheme to help increase plastic recycling rates

Government launches £4.7m grant scheme to help increase plastic recycling rates

12 June 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
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
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

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 , By Geoff Dixon
Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

Opinion... Better targets to tackle pollution

6 September 2018 , By Peter Seabrook
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