October 23, 2024
Proven Winners announces sustainable packaging options
Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs announced a new initiative to offer a sustainable package option to its grower partners.
The new package is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) that uses 83 per cent less plastic than conventional industry containers. Created by PlantRight, the package is made of woven plastic that includes handles for easy transport, a wide base for stability and root expansion, and drainage holes at the base and sides.
“The packages that we developed are not only economical and better for the environment, they eliminate blow over in the nursery and increase root health. This leads to a faster growing, more viable and more cost-effective shrub or tree. We have been utilizing the package in our own extensive growing operations with amazing results. We applaud Spring Meadow and the Proven Winners ColorChoice brand for recognizing the value of the PlantRight Package and becoming an early adopter of the next step in nursery growing innovation,” says Jeff Davis, general manager for PlantRight.
“The partnership with PlantRight was a natural choice,” said Spring Meadow Nursery general manager, Jeremy Deppe. “They have a wealth of experience in the packaging for our industry, and we knew they’d provide a more sustainable container solution that provides huge benefits to growers, as well as to retailers, landscapers, and homeowners. The Packages cost less, are easier to handle, install and recycle after planting.”
The new Proven Winners ColorChoice Packages are intended for use with five to 20 gallon pots as growers shift up from one to three gallon shrubs. The team at Spring Meadow has been trialing the new packages and have determined that finishing time is equal to, and sometimes less than, standard containers.
Growers interested in ordering the new Proven Winners ColorChoice Packages and discussing options to adapt their potting machines to these containers should contact their Spring Meadow Nursery account manager.