Report links US houseplant industry to greenhouse worker exploitation

A Grist investigation documents low wages, long hours, and unsafe conditions facing workers in the domestic ornamental plant supply chain.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 1:42 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

15d Grist America’s houseplants come at a steep price for greenhouse workers

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Appeared in: 2026-09-13 (#10) · 2026-09-14 (#12)