by Andy Smith | Sep 15, 2026 | News & Updates
The Responsible Sourcing Scheme for Growing Media (RSS), working closely with the UK Growing Media Association (GMA), has launched Version 11 of its guidance notes, introducing greenhouse gas emissions as a core assessment criterion alongside changes to pollution risk...
by Andy Smith | May 27, 2026 | News & Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 27 May 2026 Royal Horticultural Society joins the Responsible Sourcing Scheme as a Supporter Member The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media is pleased to announce that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has joined the scheme...
by Andy Smith | Feb 13, 2026 | News & Updates
The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) has confirmed that it will shortly publish Version 11 of its Working Document, marking a significant evolution in how environmental impact is measured and communicated across the growing media and horticultural supply chain. A key...
by galaxy42 | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Updates
The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) has arranged a series of on-site audits in Southern India to gather robust, independently verified data on coir production. This initiative was launched in response to questions about the environmental impact, sustainability, and...
by galaxy42 | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Updates
The responsible Sourcing Scheme has been actively collaborating with key organisations within the horticultural sector to develop and share consistent consumer messaging around peat-free products. Despite the move towards a peat-free industry, many gardeners remain...
by galaxy42 | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Updates
The Responsible Sourcing Scheme rules have been updated and split into two separate documents: Scheme Management Document –Defining governance structures, director rotation policies, and subcommittee responsibilities. Scheme Rules Document – Outlining scheme...
