Healthy Pots, Healthy Planet

Healthy Pots, Healthy Planet is an initiative of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (click here to learn more about APLD.)  The Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association has signed on in support of this initiative to find more sustainable alternatives to plastic pots. Plastic pots significantly contribute to the proliferation of plastic pollution. Through their Healthy Pots, Healthy Planet initiative the APLD is raising awareness about the dangers of plastic horticultural pots to the earth and they are asking for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations to sign their names in support of more sustainable alternatives. An in-depth study of the production, use, disposal and environmental impact of horticultural plastic containers revealed that plastic pots significantly contribute to the proliferation of plastic pollution, with numerous adverse environmental effects. A more sustainable product for growing, shipping, and selling plant material must be found. Check out this video to learn more. You can find Healthy Pots, Healthy Planet on Facebook and Instagram.

Sheila Schrader, NCNLP

Schrader Landscape Design

NNLA Board Treasurer