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SUSTAINABILITY IS CORE
To further our partnership with the
horticultural industry, we are committed to
being the sustainability leader through eco-
efficient manufacturing, innovative product
development, and responsible sourcing to
create sustainable solutions. We emphasize
thoughtful product design to reduce
environmental impact while maintaining quality
and value.
RECYCLED CONTENT & CERTIFIED
SUPPLY
At Growscape we have committed to using at
least 50% recycled content on average across
all plastic products, including a guaranteed
minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled
(PCR) content. Crucially, PCR materials
are sourced exclusively from APR-certified
suppliers, with third-party verification.
CARBON REDUCTION IN ACTION
A true testament to Growscape’s sustainability
leadership is its carbon footprint initiatives. At
Cultivate 2025 we introduced the Scope 1 and
Growscape—the newly formed 2 carbon emissions findings and our innovative
horticultural brand created by Keystone Pot & Tray System.
merging The HC Companies In the past two years, we have decreased our
and Classic Home & Garden— operational-related carbon emissions by 18%
understands that operating and on a per pound basis. Every day, we work to
identify and pursue opportunities to reduce our
conducting business sustainably environmental performance.
is essential from grow pots to Keystone is design-engineered to improve
patio and beyond. shipping efficiency by up to 25%, dramatically
reducing freight volumes and transport-related
Every day, we are dedicated to our carbon emissions.
shared future that sustains our planet
A GREENER PATH FORWARD
and communities. In doing so, we
We have embedded sustainability into our
continue to move towards our two
new product innovation process, continuously
evolutionary goals:
enhancing each new product with every
iteration.
• Zero virgin petroleum-based
plastic content in all products, Growscape is rooted in dependable, strategic
which are fully recyclable or partnerships, confidence in our commitments,
degradable. and progress in sustainable innovation. We
are living our values to inspire customers,
• 50% reduction in our operational communities, and organizations to follow our
carbon and water footprints. lead into our shared future, one grow pot at
a time.
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