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Cameron’s Nursery is a specialist wholesale nursery based in Arcadia NSW, in the Sydney Hills District.

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Cameron’s Nursery has a strong commitment to the environment and we have endeavored to run our business following these beliefs. We strive to continue to make improvements throughout the business and to reduce our impact on the environment. Our company sees our environmental responsibilities extend far beyond our own backyard and we intend to educate our customers and suppliers about the benefits of being environmentally responsible.

Our Sustainability Policies

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Sustainability within our organisation equates to always considering operating in a manner that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future by having specific, measurable criteria and practices that the Nursery adopts to ensure its operations are environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially conscious.
We have chosen to improve our environmental performance and contribute to a healthier environment for present and future generations.
Today the community, customers and staff are seeking higher and higher standards of environmental accountability, we need to respond to these demands for sustainability to ensure future growth and prosperity.
Environmental Responsibility: Our sustainable Nursery aims to minimise its environmental impact. This includes conserving water and energy, reducing waste and pollution, and using environmentally friendly practices such as organic pest control and conservation techniques.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Employing IPM strategies to manage pests and diseases. This approach involves a combination of preventive measures, biological controls, and targeted, minimal use of chemical pesticides. This includes setting goals for reducing the use of chemical pesticides, implementing preventive measures, and using biological controls whenever possible.
• Efficient Resource Management: Prioritising efficient resource use and implementing practices like drip irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting to minimise water consumption and waste generation.
• Social Responsibility: Encompassing social aspects, such as fair labour practices, providing a safe and inclusive work environment, and contributing positively to local communities. This could involve fair wages, employee training and development, and community engagement initiatives.
• Customer Education: Actively educate customers about environmentally-friendly gardening practices, the benefits of plants, and how to minimise environmental impact in landscaping and gardening projects.
• Environmental Impact: Practices to minimise its environmental footprint include specific targets for water and energy conservation, waste reduction and recycling, and the use of environmentally friendly inputs and materials.
• Plant Sourcing: Prioritises the sourcing of plants from sustainable suppliers and avoiding plants that are invasive or have negative environmental impacts.

We encourage our customers, partners, suppliers and business associates to implement and promote these actions throughout our industry.

Green Globe Awards WinnerSummary

We have chosen to improve our environmental performance and contribute to a healthier environment for present and future generations.

Today the community, customers and staff are seeking higher and higher standards of environmental accountability, we need to respond to these demands for sustainability to ensure future growth and prosperity.

‘We strive to supply a quality product while continuing to reduce our impact on the environment.’