Home > Membership > Benefits of Membership > Industry News & Information

Benefits of Membership

Industry News & Information

PLANET Universe and LandcareNetwork.org

Think of it as the clearinghouse for all the green industry news and information! PLANET Universe (PLANETUniverse.org), launched in 2010 through the collective efforts of the entire industry, is truly THE comprehensive online portal for all green industry resources and information. LandcareNetwork.org, PLANET's official Web site, keeps members informed of the latest association member benefits, programs, services, and events. Both sites provide hundreds of vital industry resources available to visitors, but access to many areas require membership in PLANET.

LandcareNetwork.org — MEMBERS ONLY

  • PLANET logo for download
  • Specialty group toolkits — including sample business plans, contracts, human resource forms, safety handbooks and tip sheets, and training resources
  • Press release templates
  • Marketing tools and brochures
  • Archived publications
  • Archived webinars
  • Exclusive access to PLANET's member directory and buyer's guide
PLANET Publications

PLANET provides publications to keep our members informed about the most pressing and important industry information, upcoming events, best practices, and new trends and products.

  • PLANET News — a bi-monthly print magazine.
  • PLANET advantage — a feature-focused, quarterly magazine.
  • PLANET Weekly NewsBrief — an e-newsletter focusing on the most pressing and time-sensitive industry news.
  • Front Page News — a monthly e-newsletter with timely association news and information.
  • Crystal Ball Report — an annual publication.
  • PLANET News Interior — a monthly e-newsletter for interior plantscapers.
  • Inside Certification — a quarterly e-newsletter for Landscape Industry Certified individuals.
PLANET Bookstore

PLANET members may choose from more than 100 hand-picked industry resources for sale at the online PLANET Bookstore. Members receive savings of up to 50% off regular prices!

Safety Resources and STARS program

PLANET is committed to providing our members with the tools and resources necessary to provide safe work environments. In 2004, PLANET teamed up with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to create an alliance that demonstrates and underscores this commitment. Through the OSHA alliance, PLANET members are provided with quality safety information and guidance, and have access to training resources to help them protect the safety and health of their employees.

A sample of safety resources available to PLANET members are:

  • Safety Tip Sheets and Quick Cards
  • Safety CDs and training manuals
  • Safety Tip of the Week
  • Safety $ense e-newsletter

The STARS (Safety Training Achieves Remarkable Success) Safe Company Program is a free safety initiative designed to set the precedent for safety throughout the industry. Now with well over 1,000 members, the STARS program helps companies lower their total costs of risk by reducing hazards and injuries. By signing a pledge to be a STARS member, your company demonstrates its commitment to providing a safe working environment for your employees.