Garden trends report 2020 - second part

The circular economy does more with less. And as leaders in our industry, we have a responsibility to act sustainably.
It’s about ensuring our products, where possible, have a second life. When that’s not possible, they’re taken apart so we can use the components.
What do you sell that is renewable, repairable, reusable and recyclable?
“Our pots get used up to 5x before they are discarded. We wash and sanitize them before each use.” Grady Roscoe, Wind In The Willows Nursery, SC
The goal is to deliver customer value with minimal waste.

 

Education diversity is key. While jobs exist that require much academic study, there is demand for green jobs that require less college education.
With the rising cost of college, enrollment is expected to dip 15% by 2025.
Careers in urban agriculture, environmental sustainability or garden installation, for example, may only need an associate degree or vocational program to launch a fruitful career.
And that can include on-the-job training.