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Composting
Cultivating Sustainability from the Ground Up and Harnessing Nature’s Process for a Sustainable Future
Welcome to our comprehensive resource on composting in the floriculture industry. Composting is a key practice that transforms organic waste into a valuable asset. This resource is crafted to help you understand how it not only minimizes environmental impact but also enriches your soil or media, leading to healthier plants and a more robust business. We aim to show you that effective waste management through composting is an essential step towards a sustainable and resilient floriculture ecosystem.
Our resources are designed for everyone in the floriculture industry, from experienced professionals to newcomers. We provide insightful tips, best practices, and innovative techniques tailored to different scales of operation. Whether you are managing a small garden or a large commercial farm, you’ll find practical advice on how to integrate this practice into your daily workflow. By embracing composting, you’re not just disposing of waste; you’re participating in a circular economy where every bit of organic matter counts.
Let’s explore how composting can redefine our approach to waste in floriculture. Diving into these practices presents new opportunities for enhancing soil health, reducing environmental footprint, and contributing to a greener future. Join us in embracing this sustainable path and uncovering the transformative impact of composting in the floriculture industry.
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U.S. Consumer Perceptions & Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Floral Industry.
By Floral Marketing Fund. Etheredge, C. L., Delprince, J., & Waliczek, T. M. (2023)
Consumer Preferences for Local and Sustainable Plant Production Characteristics
By Behe, B.K., Campbell, B.L., Hall, C.R., Khachatryan, H., Dennis, J.H. & Yue, C. HortScience 48, 200-208 (2013)
An Analysis of the Quality of Compost Produced from Vermicomposting Fresh Cut Flower Waste
By Etheredge, C. L. & Waliczek, T. M. J. Environ. Hort 40(2): 87-93 (2022)
Compost Increases the Water-holding Capacity of Droughty Soils
By Gould, C. Michigan State University Extension (2015)
Closing the cycle for the cut rose industry by the reuse of its organic wastes: A case study in Ecuador
By Idrovo-Novillo, J., Gavilanes-Terán, I., Veloz-Mayorga, N., Erazo-Arrieta, R., & Paredes, C. Journal of Cleaner Production, 220, 910–918 (2019)
Compost in Floriculture
By U. Tomati, E. Galli, R. Buffone, J. Cegarra Rosique, & A. Roig. Acta Hortic. 342, 175-182 (1993)
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