Sustainability in Focus: Challenges, Regulations and Solutions in Plant Trade

As the plant shop Viva tu Casa, it is important to us that our suppliers share the same values ​​as we do. That is why we work closely with partners who pay attention to quality, safety and sustainability.

Our producers

Our team is crazy about our green amigos and we love to share this passion with you. We attach great importance to working with producers who do their part to produce with minimal impact on the environment. And how can we best ensure this? By making sure that they have the MPS-A certificate! This certificate is awarded by the MPS (More Profitable Sustainability) organization. Regular checks measure whether the use of pesticides, fertilizers, energy and water as well as waste disposal and recycling are environmentally friendly during plant production. This certificate gives us insight into measurable values ​​that help us select suitable producers. 

Producers must meet strict criteria and undergo regular audits to obtain and maintain the certificate. The following aspects are checked:

• Use of pesticides: The use of chemical pesticides must be minimized and
  testing or prevention.
• Use of fertilizers: The use of fertilizers must be efficient and economical and soil quality must not be impaired.
• Energy consumption: Energy must be used efficiently and renewable energy sources should be preferred.
• Water consumption: Water consumption must be minimized and the quality of the water must not be compromised.
• Waste disposal and recycling: Waste must be disposed of properly and recycling methods should be preferred.

Long live your plant!

As true plant lovers at Viva tu Casa, it is important to us that our customers enjoy their green friends for as long as possible. We offer various communication options so that you can reach us easily and are always informed about the condition of your plants. So that you can be proud of the age of your plants. You can call us or send us photos by email, contact us on Instagram or visit us by appointment in our green jungle showroom at the Zwickyareal. Let's work together to ensure that your houseplants stay in top shape and fill your rooms with life and joy! Viva tu Casa!

Biological plant protection products

Viva tu Casa strives to avoid chemical products as much as possible. In order to protect our environment, we rely on biological and mechanical alternatives when using pesticides. That makes our green friends happy!

The Plant Passport: Your Plant's Travel Document

Did you know? The plant passport is an important tool used in the plant trade to ensure transparency. But what exactly is it for and how does it contribute to transparency? The passport was developed to prevent pests and diseases from being introduced and spread through the trade and transport of plants. The passport contains important information about the origin, type and health of the plants in question so that traders, producers and end customers can track exactly where the plants come from and what condition they are in. The plant passport is, so to speak, an information label on the transport route that helps the responsible plant protection authority to trace the presence of harmful organisms and take action.

A – This is the botanical name of the plant. This includes the scientific name, which consists of genus and species and allows precise identification of the plant.

B – The national registration number, found in the plant passport under the letter B, is used to identify the company that issued the plant passport. This number allows the competent authorities to trace the origin of the plants and take action if necessary.

C – The letter C on the plant passport contains a unique tracking code for your plant. With this tracking code, the plant protection authority can trace the entire journey of the plant.

D –Here the initials of the country of origin on the plant passport provide information about which country the plant in question comes from.

The Power of Small Decisions

With every decision we make at Viva tu Casa, we keep sustainability in mind, even if we don't always succeed. We pay attention to ecological alternatives when choosing light bulbs, paper, cardboard, and chalkboard price labels. We are always looking for new ideas and suggestions to make our company even more sustainable. If you  If you have any ideas, don't hesitate to let us know. We are always open to questions and suggestions and look forward to hearing from you.

With this in mind: Green thumbs up and together for sustainability!