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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Pöppelmann TEKU extends recyclable plant pot range

Pöppelmann TEKU extends recyclable plant pot range

PÖPPELMANN blue is the name of the Pöppelmann Group's company-wide initiative, which is committed to a closed material loop, with the company extending its ranges this year.

25 March 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

News

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
Retail nursery's bio-degradable plant carrier features in second BBC plastics report

Retail nursery's bio-degradable plant carrier features in second BBC plastics report

23 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Plantscape clients order large planters to double as a traffic calming solution

Plantscape clients order large planters to double as a traffic calming solution

11 April 2019 , By Sarah Cosgrove
Leading MP calls for councils to improve plastic plant pot recycling rates

Leading MP calls for councils to improve plastic plant pot recycling rates

5 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Industry stakeholders address plastics issue in ornamental horticulture at AIPH Sustainability Conference

Industry stakeholders address plastics issue in ornamental horticulture at AIPH Sustainability Conference

5 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Nursery launches plastic-free pot plant product range

Nursery launches plastic-free pot plant product range

2 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Nursery working group visits recycling plant

Nursery working group visits recycling plant

2 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Why do councils and recyclers appear to be dragging their feet over plastic plant pots?

Why do councils and recyclers appear to be dragging their feet over plastic plant pots?

1 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Plastic-free fresh produce is Tesco's latest sustainability move

Plastic-free fresh produce is Tesco's latest sustainability move

28 March 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

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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