The gardening industry has an important role to play in increasing sustainability, especially as the number of gardeners has increased significantly in the UK in the last two years as people have embraced their own outdoor space. 

Hozelock is committed to increasing the sustainability of its products, packaging and manufacturing processes and is making big steps to improve its carbon footprint in 2022. As a business, it pledges to develop sustainable practices, involving product development and operational activities, which will be driven by three key areas; renew, reuse and recycle.

Focussing on the products themselves, the knitted hose range, which includes Ultimate, Ultramax and Ultraflex, is now made from 40% recycled PVC. 

In addition more than 95 tonnes of single use plastic packaging has been removed across the Hozelock range and, where possible, packaging is made from recycled materials that are easy to recycle or compost as well as sourcing cardboard packaging from FSC approved sources. 

The Superhoze is one of the first product ranges to switch from 100% plastic packaging to a sustainable cardboard carton. The reduced packaging weight will also reduce the volume of fuel required for shipping, helping to decrease Hozelock’s environmental impact.