Sustainable houseplants
Sustainability at Plant World
A sustainable choice
At Plant World we care about our planet and nature. That is why we think it is important to grow plants in a sustainable way. This way our customers can enjoy beautiful houseplants that are also good for the environment.
Each year, we continue to improve our agricultural practices to grow our plants more cleanly, sustainably, and ethically. We aim to continue supplying our customers with beautiful green friends for many years to come, without losing sight of sustainability.
To contribute to a healthy natural environment, we have not used products belonging to the Neonicotinoid group for years. This is because these products can contribute to bee mortality in the Netherlands. We are proud that in this way, we are doing our bit for a better world for all of us.
Continuous sustainability
Some examples of what we are doing at our locations in Groningen and Westland:
– Gas-free on Hoenderparklaan: this greenhouse is heated by geothermal heat
– Active use of reusable trays or shipments without packaging
– Use of growing pots made from 100% recycled material
– Collection and reuse of rainwater for watering our plants
Biological crop protection
At Plant World we are committed to a sustainable and natural approach to growing our plants. We use biological crop protection, such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps, to minimize the use of chemical pesticides. The Airobug helps us to distribute the biological crop protection efficiently and evenly in the greenhouse.
In addition, we use the NatuGrow system, which stands for Natural Growing, to make our plants more resilient and healthier. This way, plants are created that are less susceptible to diseases such as Pythium, Fusarium, Powdery Mildew, and Botrytis. At Plant World, we strive to grow our plants in a natural and healthy way, so that they are a sustainable choice for our customers.
Certificates
We strive for top quality when it comes to our houseplants. To guarantee this high standard, we are affiliated with various quality organizations and have several certificates in our possession. Basically, all products are certified. Some certificates are product-related or customer-oriented.Our plants meet the highest standards, in terms of sustainability.
MPS-A
MPS-A
MPS-GAP
MPS-GAP
MPS-PRODUCTPROOF
MPS-SQ
MPS-SQ
Grasp
Grasp
PLANETPROOF
PLANETPROOF
Footprint
What is our actual impact on the Earth? To find out, Greenhouse Marketeers has calculated our ecological footprint. This allows us to be aware of the impact of our cultivation process (from A to Z) on the environment. This forms our basis for continuous improvements in terms of sustainability.
Sustainable collaboration
Making things more sustainable is something we do together with our customers and partners, so that we work together towards a better world.
