Olson’s Greenhouse in Salem, Utah, and Rancho Tissue Technologies in Rancho
Santa Fe, California, are the newest floriculture businesses to be certified
under the VeriFlora Certified Sustainably Grown eco-label. VeriFlora
certification signifies that they practice sustainable and eco-friendly methods
in production, shipping and labor management.
Certification by VeriFlora means that products grown are independently certified
as being produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. It also
identifies that the company enlists quality, employee-friendly management
practices that meet and exceed pre-determined standards of excellence.
In order to obtain certification, a grower must meet or exceed environmental
protection requirements covering issues in the areas of pest management, media
fertility, production yields, energy efficiency, carbon footprint, waste
management, water conservation and ecosystem care.
Photo Caption: Olson’s Greenhouses, Inc. is the leading wholesale grower,
supplier and distributor
Photo Credit: Olson’s Greenhouses
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