At Ter Laak Orchids ' brainchild center , the first orchid canes with the FSC ® timber mark were handed over by Theo Wolbrink of Van Nifterik to Ewald de Koning of Ter Laak Orchids . The use of bamboo cane for orchids draw Ter Laak Orchids the first raiser with FSC - certify bamboo from Van Nifterik . Van Nifterik has been FSC certified since the commencement of this year , throw it the first plant support supplier to extend such merchandise . For Ter Laak Orchids , it is another step further in their dream to be circular by 2030 .
According to Theo Wolbrink , it is an important step in which Van Nifterik kick in to making the sphere more sustainable . In fall 2022 , it was decided to map out what it would take to obtain an FSC recording label . There was no pattern for FSC certification for bamboo yet . The fact that the very bamboo grows in China and undergoes various processing there added to the challenge . The bamboo comes from sustainably managed forests that meet strict environmental , social , and economic criteria .
FSC is a trade chain certificate that tracks in the raw cloth throughout the supply chain . This ask strict audited account and right paperwork at every connexion in the chain . At Van Nifterik , this means that every link is certified : i.e. this applies to the woods , the raw cloth provider , the factory in China , and the troupe in the Netherlands . " By using the FSC label , you show that you handle nature responsibly . After use , the sticks can be reuse and it is extra gracious that it is a well - acknowledge hallmark , also for consumers , " Theo says .
Soon the cargo , which has been en route by sea for some metre , will arrive at Ter Laak Orchids . Then a range of unlike sizes will be usable for all orchid plants , and the switch can be made to full FSC - certified bamboo canes . consort to Ewald , it is a lucid pace forward in achieve sustainability goals . " We can expect that all plant backup will be made of this bamboo within a few years . In this , we care to lead the way to show how it can be done and we hope many will follow , " he shares .
Theo concludes , " It is a heavy start and we go for that the FSC label will shortly be see on other plants . The current securities industry is very sensitive and it is important to make step frontward and also show this to consumers . We are thankful for the cooperation with Ter Laak and like them all the best ! "
Of of course , a cake could not be missing to celebrate the moment .
For more information : Van Nifterik HollandBonnetstraat 406718 XN Ede , the NetherlandsTel : +31(0)342 424 166[email protected]www.vannifterik.com
Ter Laak OrchidsMiddenzwet 232291 HM Wateringen , the NetherlandsTel : +31(0)174 870 110[email protected]www.orchidee.nl
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