The Future Of Plastics [Special Report]
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Let’s face it: Plastic is everywhere. It’s something most of us take for granted, but it’s at the core of so many things we use in everyday life.
Plastic is at the core of how greenhouse growers do business, as well. Before the advent of plastic, handling, growing and shipping plants were undertakings we’d snicker at today. Imagine having to make your own flats out of wooden slats or growing in all clay pots: Greenhouse floriculture couldn’t possibly be the mega industry it is without the simplification and flexibility of plastic.
Still, as consumers become more aware of their own use of plastic and its impact on the environment, they’re looking to other industries, including ours, and how we’re using it. Can we respond that we’re using it sustainably and that plastic is still the best value for growers, retailers and consumers? The answers according to most plastics manufacturers, as you’ll find in this report, are both largely yes.
The Wonders Of Plastic
Horticultural plastics are here to stay, but their role may change as new materials come to market. What does the future hold for this industry-changing material?
Biodegradable Containers: How Appealing Are They?
Understanding consumer preferences is the key to turning your sustainable actions in the greenhouse into real dollars.
Is Recycling The Only Answer?
In addition to pushing recycling, manufacturers are exploring new opportunities to reduce horticultural plastics waste.
New Jersey’s Recycling Program Is One To Watch
New Jersey’s agricultural plastics recycling program is setting an example other states should follow.
Is A Container Recycling Program In Your Future?
Looking to start a container recycling program? Educators at Virginia Tech partnered with the industry on a pilot program and share the 10 steps you’ll need to launch yours.
Get A Grip On Plastics Pricing
Why are you experiencing increased costs from plastics manufacturers? The answer is a complex one, and it goes far beyond high natural gas and crude oil prices.
Containers: Paper Or Plastic?
Does a conversion from plastic pots to Ellepots make sense for you? Researchers conducted an analysis to find out.
Video: Taking Pride In Pots
Darin Frye, whom Dillen Products contracts through Metzenbaum Sheltered Industries, discusses a developmentally disabled group he oversees on container projects.
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