Sustainability is
defined as meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.(1)
In response to the growing awareness in environmentally-friendly print,
packaging and practices, Tried & True Edibles is utilizing smart design and
materials knowledge to produce plants with the least impact on our earth.
One step is to use par-boiled rice hulls (PBH) instead of perlite, to
provide porosity and aeration in our growing media.
Rice hulls, a renewable by-product from the rice milling process, are
par-boiled to ensure sterility and that they are free of viable weed seed.
Rice hulls, unlike perlite, are 100% biodegradable.
We try to use
recyclable materials, look for ways to lessen materials usage, and look at
plastics alternatives that are biodegradable.
We try to use pots made from peat when possible.
These pots “breathe” and encourage root growth. To transplant, simply
twist off the bottom and plant the entire pot with roots intact. The end result
is two-fold: no plastic pot goes
into the landfill and plants do not suffer “transplant shock”.
Our 4” Program is grown completely in these peat-based pots.
Our 606 and 1 Gallon Programs are currently grown in plastic containers.
Our goal for 2009 is to find an equivalent recyclable container and “GO
GREEN” with these programs.
We believe in the
principle of “Recycle, Reduce, Re-use”.
Our Tried & True Edibles plant tags contain a high content of recycle
material, are printed with vegetable-based inks and can be recycled in municipal
or community recycling programs. Our
label partner uses lean manufacturing methods to minimize waste and energy
consumption. They reinforce their
commitment to sustainability with earth-friendly inks, coatings, and adhesives,
and with recycling programs in their manufacturing facilities.
Tried & True will continue to focus on reducing our ecological footprint by
utilizing environmentally-friendly materials in growing high quality plants and
creating sustainable products for eco-conscious retailers and consumers.
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(1)
As defined by the United Nation’s World Commission on Environment and
Development
(WCED) convened in 1983.