Sustainability
Sustainabloom launches Wholesale Nickel Program to support floriculture sustainability
Participating wholesalers are invoiced monthly on their orders from participating growers and shippers, and they can choose to contribute up to 5 cents per box. These contributions go directly to Sustainabloom.
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American Floral Endowment launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign for Sustainabloom
"Our $2.5 million fundraising goal will ensure Sustainabloom becomes self-sustaining, as contributions will form an endowment fund where the earnings will be used annually to support the program in perpetuity," said AFE Executive Director Debi Chedester.
Conscious choice
Are we truly good at growing green sustainably?
MSU CEAHerb announces registration for annual stakeholder meeting in Iowa
The meeting will be hosted by Christopher Currey at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, from Sept. 11-13, 2024, at Reiman Gardens.
East Jordan Plastics receives PCR supplier certification from Association of Plastic Recyclers
The certification ensures compliance with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) PCR Certification Program.
Proven Winners ColorChoice announces sustainable plant package
The new package is made of woven plastic and includes handles for easy transport, a wide base for stability and root expansion and drainage holes at the base and sides.
RootMaker launches sustainable BioPot
RootMaker partnered with Footprint, a sustainable packaging company, to produce an eco-friendly air-pruning container.
The HC Companies introduces 10% PCR content in horticultural containers
This initiative not only will integrate at least 10% PCR content across the majority of their product lines, but will also receive credible third-party certification to guarantee transparency in their supply chains.
A bug's life
Costa Farms’ North Carolina operation relies on beneficial organisms for its IPM program, resulting in more sustainable growing practices. Here are the keys to launching a similar program at your facility.
State of the Industry updates
Here’s what growers have to say about improvements they want to make, as well as components that would enhance sustainability methods.
Study finds consumers will pay more for flowers from sustainable retailers
Study led by Mississippi State University and Texas State University researchers investigates consumer perceptions of retail floral providers’ sustainable practices.
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