Flower shows inch towards a greener future
It’s show season, and the familiar round of Chelsea glamour, groaning plant trolleys and monster veg displays is back after years of pandemic-induced disruption. But as climate change concerns grow, flower shows are changing fast as organisers come under pressure to reduce their environmental impact.
You won’t find artificial grass at any of the seven Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) flower shows this year: it’s banned, along with plastic bags (those made from bioplastics, such as cornstarch, are still allowed). From this year, catering will have to do without single-use plastic,
