Our Approach to Sustainability

Expert Planting Advice and Care = Long Lasting Planting

Whenever we create a plant design for our clients, we choose the best plants for that environment, taking into consideration factors like light levels, heat and the purpose of the space. We plan and undertake regular maintenance to ensure the plants thrive, lasting a long time and looking their best.

Peat-Free substrate for Interior Plants

Planteria offers a peat free planting system.  Almost 100% of our interiors plants are now planted in our soil alternaive – Ecoponic. Officially classified as a Vulcaponic Substrate – it’s a pure mineral mixture of pumice and zeolite.  It is permanently structurally stable (it will not break down or compact) this keeps the soil more airy and allows the roots to absorb enough oxygen.     

Not only that, but it is: 

• 100% Peat Free – protecting our vulnerable peatlands
• Reduces water use – it can absorb 44% of its weight in water
• Less chance of flies or pests

Walking technicians

For our inner city clients we can reduce carbon emissions and congestion by offering our ‘walking technicians’ service.  Our dedicated walking technicians use public transport or walk get between sites and keep your plants looking perfect.  This is much more sustainable than fossil fuel or even electric/hybrid vehicles. 

Reduce, Reuse, Re-cycle

We keep a keen eye on waste to ensure we are reducing ours, and re-cycling and reusing where-ever we can.  At Planteria, we love nature, so we’re proud to do our part and contribute to a reduction of emissions and demand for raw materials. Specifically, some of the ways we are doing this include:

• Our weekly fresh flower displays are carefully packed for transport using completely recycled packaging, which is reused each week. The flowers are delivered and the old display is collected and brought back to HQ where the vases are washed, and the flowers are composted – zero waste to landfill.
• You’ll find recycle bins in all areas of our HQ allowing staff to easily sort and recycle any packaging or waste.

Sustainable Products

While plastic is a flexible material capable of being used virtually everywhere, it’s also one of the most pressing threats our planet faces.  Planteria has taken the initiative of providing sustainable options, including:

• Pots made 100% from recycled waste
• Pots made using 100% wind energy
• Pots made from recycled materials including marine debris, artificial grass, textiles and more
• Planters made from upcycled pallets
• Exterior plants and accessories to support biodiversity – including pollinator beneficial habitats and plant choices

Our Rural Roots

Our HQ is located close to London, but still in a rural location, with plenty of space for our operations, our plant stocks, and people. Instead of mowing our paddocks with a petrol mower we have introduced a flock of sheep.