This development has a very practical impact on pot manufacturers. No matter whether Pöppelmann, Desch or Modiform, they are all overrun with inquiries and orders for recycling pots. The large retail companies have delegated their «green conscience» and the horticultural production companies now have to cope with it.

Already now, the consumption of «post-consumer plastics» (= plastic from the yellow sack) is much larger than the offer. For this reason, «post-industrial plastics» is often used. Even if the Corona crisis shifts the focus somewhat, in the medium term production horticulture will only use pots made from recycled materials.

The label manufacturers are also endeavoring to actively support this development. Some producers only offer PP instead of PS or PVC. The next step is to use 100% recycled PP.

The RiPlant team monitors all developments and you will read about them from time to time in our blog.