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🌿✨ Exciting news! 🌿✨ We are thrilled to announce that The HC Companies has been featured as an Industry spotlight in the Retail Plastic Guide for Sustainabloom! Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us-it’s a core value we’re committed to upholding. Tom Marting, our Director of Sustainable Solutions, emphasizes that sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a competitive advantage for companies leading the charge toward a greener future. Tom believes, “We all need to be thinking about sustainability because the future will be different than the past.” With the looming challenges of climate change and plastic supply constraints, it’s more important than ever for us to prioritize sustainable practices. One key aspect of our sustainability efforts is our commitment to increasing the use of post-consumer recycled plastics and designing products with recyclability in mind. But recycling isn’t just on us-it’s a team effort. From manufacturers to consumers, we all play a vital role in ensuring plastics are recycled effectively. Tom uses a sports analogy to drive this point home: “I can throw a pass, but I can’t guarantee someone will catch and run across the goal line.” Similarly, while we can design products for recyclability, it’s up to everyone in the value chain to ensure they reach recycling facilities. 🌱 Follow the link below to check out the Sustainabloom retail plastics guide: https://lnkd.in/gJUVG-Jf #Sustainability #Recycling #GreenFuture #HCCompanies #IndustrySpotlight #SustainABloom

Running your business with ease is important to all business owners! The Low-Profile tray offers a variety of facets that you may find convenient in day-to-day operations. The open concept design allows for up to 4 trays to be handled at one time, resulting in faster stocking and arranging. The quick release clips make it easy to remove pots from the tray, but hold the pots in place during transport to reduce the risk of spillage. The pre-oriented tag slots make tagging easy, and they even stack neatly to reduce the use of warehouse space!

The word “savings” holds value when it comes to your business. Whether we’re talking cost savings or warehouse space savings, the Low-Profile Tray checks the boxes. Bulk pallets save warehouse space for better organization, the open frame structure reduces the waste of soil for cost savings in materials, and with 30% less plastic, you’re also saving the amount of plastic being used in each tray. If savings are your priority, the Low-Profile Tray may be the perfect match!

The ease of automation saves time and money on labor. The Low-Profile Tray works great in automation systems! The thin design of the tray will not block sensors on machines, making it easier to read where each pot begins and ends, preventing wasted labels or other complications in your automation process. The Low-Profile Tray makes automation easy!

Here at The HC Companies, we believe time is a value. The Low-Profile Tray has end handles and side rails which make handling up to 4 trays easy and comfortable. The Low-Profile Tray comes pre-assembled to save time and labor in pot to tray assembly. Use the Low-Profile Tray with ease in automated systems, for a more efficient process!

The Low-Profile Tray utilizes 30% less resin than your standard growing trays. Made from recycled Polypropylene, the Low-Profile tray is widely accepted in municipal recycling programs. Not only is the Low-Profile Tray manufactured with recycled materials, but it also reduces the wasted soil during automation! The design of this tray allows overflowing soil to fall through the spaces on the tray to reduce the waste of resources!

Join us as we uncover the many features and benefits of our new Low-Profile Tray! The HC Companies is taking this week to share the many ways the Low-Profile Tray is designed to help your business thrive this growing season. Each day we will dive into the ways the Low-Profile Tray meets businesses needs with Sustainability, Efficiency, Automation, Savings and Convenience.

🌍 Happy Earth Day from The HC Companies! 🌱 Today, as we celebrate our planet and renew our commitment to sustainability, we're excited to share some news. In addition to our fiber and biobased products, we're continuously improving our PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) standards, ensuring our products align with evolving eco-friendly regulations. PCR plastics are essential for building a sustainable future, and we're proud to lead the way in their adoption. By incorporating an average of 10% PCR in our products, we're not just manufacturing items — we're encouraging a culture of consumer recycling. These materials have already served their initial purpose and have been repurposed through recycling, helping to reduce the risk of plastic pollution in our precious environment. At The HC Companies, we believe in the power of collective action. Each product we create with PCR plastics is a small step toward a cleaner, healthier planet. As we mark Earth Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to responsible stewardship of the Earth. Together, we can significantly impact the future of our world. #EarthDay #Sustainability #PCRPlastics #Recycling #EnvironmentallyFriendly

Post-consumer recycled content (PCR) is material that is made from items that consumers recycle every day. The HC Companies is committed to being the leader in sustainable efforts across the horticulture industry - and part of those efforts include using an average of 10% PCR across our entire business. The products have the same look & feel as our normal line, but they’re better for the environment. ♻️ #thehccompanies #lawnandgarden #horticulture #horticultural #sustainable #sustainability #postconsumerrecycled #fromgrowertogardener

At The HC Companies we don't just talk sustainability, we live it! 🌱 COMPLIANCE MADE EASY: We take the guess work out of compliance with US and Canadian plastics regulations, our products align seamlessly with current standards, with any document you may need. 🌱 PCR EXPERTISE: Containers made with at least 10% post-consumer recycled content, certified by respected 3rd parties for assurance and transparency in our supply chains. 🌱 ESG SUPPORT: We’re you go-to for ESG support, providing expert guidance and credible product certifications for sustainability focused customers and stakeholders. 🌱 SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES: Explore our biobased compostable plastics, and microplastic free molded fiber container options. Ecogrow and BioPax lead the plastic-free way. #TheHCCompanies #ComplianceMadeEasy #PCRExpertise #fromgrowertogardener