Corso’s Operations – Sustainability
Corso’s is proud of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and our environment.
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Water – Capture and re-use of 95% of non-evaporated water cycle at Castalia production facility.
Plastic – Pot recycling partnership with Lowe’s and Home Depot, consumers return their empty plastic pots to either retailer. Corso’s manages the pickup, sorting, and distribution to appropriate recycling centers.
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MPS (More Profitable Sustainability) certification – An international organization that monitors sustainable practices in the horticulture industry while advocating for these practices to become rooted in everyday business activities.
Corso’s Operations – Innovation
Corso’s is a strong proponent of utilizing innovation and pursuing continuous improvement. Here are just two of their initiatives.
In 2018, Corso’s purchased an AutoStix automated propagator that has a 10,000 per hour planting capacity, reducing labor from 10 to 3 people. This was showcased in Greenhouse Grower’s November 2018 article, “Ways Corso’s Perennials Does More With Less”.
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Also in 2018, Corso’s implemented a new distribution facility with lean flow pulling and shipping. This resulted in a considerable labor reduction and can support 40 semi loads per 10-12 hour day. This was showcased in Greenhouse Product News November 2018 article, “Are You Looking to Improve Your Shipping System?”.