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Rooted in Plastics: Plastic Use, Regulations, and Alternatives for Floriculture Container Production

Welcome to the American Floral Endowment's Grow Pro Webinar Series! Throughout this series, our nationally recognized researchers, hosts, and speakers will offer ‘how-to’ advice based on AFE-funded and other research projects to help the industry navigate through these ever-changing growing challenges. The webinar topics are current and offer long-term opportunities for growers to focus on increased profit, greater sustainability, and improved labor efficiency. Each session includes a presentation and interactive Q&A. To see the full series calendar visit endowment.org/GrowPro.

The June 24th session of our series focuses on Plastic Use, Regulations, and Alternatives for Floriculture Container Production.

The floriculture industry faces significant challenges as new regulations on plastics—such as New Jersey’s Recycled Content mandate, California’s SB-343, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws—take effect. This webinar will highlight research that examines plastics use in the floriculture industry and how growers can comply with regulations, mitigate risks, and uncover opportunities for reducing plastic use, improving recyclability, and adopting sustainable practices.

Topics will include:
• How upcoming regulations on plastics, including mandates and EPR laws, will affect the floriculture industry’s costs, compliance, and supply chain.
• Plastic alternatives currently in use across the industry and how they compare to traditional plastic products
• Strategies to reduce plastic usage, improve recyclability, and adopt sustainable practices to minimize regulatory risks.
• Actionable insights to help growers, manufacturers, and policymakers make informed decisions and adapt to the rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Speaker: Dr. Paul Bartley, Auburn University
Moderator: Olivia Liebing, The Ohio State University
Sponsor: The Produce News

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:18 Rooted in Plastics
39:29 Q & A