HC's History of Responsibility

Continuing with our history of sustainable manufacturing

Operating more sustainably has been at the core of HC’s manufacturing for many years – consistently and successfully utilizing recycled content in our planters and plant pots.

We were one of the first horticultural container suppliers to market with a full line of fiber, molded pulp containers – certified by the USDA Biopreferred® program as being manufactured of 100% Biobased Content. They’re also manufactured in a state-of-the-art, closed-loop water recycling facility to help conserve and reuse water.

Additionally, our fiber growing containers use recycled newsprint and fiberboard – much of which is sourced from our own facilities. Always looking for new ways to grow our nearly 100% recycled fiber products, we’re expanding into new markets such as protective packaging, whose popularity has soared in the last few years.

We broke new ground by introducing our biobased BioPax® containers – co-developed with our supplier partner – Certified USDA BioPreferred® and made from sustainably sourced wood pulp. BioPax® promotes less waste while offering an optimized end-of-life without compromising on strength and performance. 

We guarantee a minimum of 10% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content on average with our renowned line of horticultural containers.  By incorporating a minimum of 10% PCR content within the 50% post-industrial recycled material we’ve been using for many years, we’re leading the way for sustainability in our industry. This not only aligns with our dedication to environmental stewardship but also simplifies compliance for businesses operating in regions with stringent plastic-focused regulations.