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Go peat free to protect the planet!
Peat absorbs alot of carbon. Peat has been a major ingredient of the compost used in gardening for many years. This peat is dug out of wild places, damaging some of the last remaining peatlands in both the UK and overseas in places like Eastern Europe. This process also releases carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating climate change. Sadly, more than 94% of the UK’s lowland peat bogs have been destroyed or damaged, and a wealth of wildlife has disappeared along with it. This vital habitat isn't easily replaced.
Peat-free growing media, including compost and soil conditioners, are increasingly available however many products still use peat as their organic ingredient. Even ‘Low peat’ products, those that claim to be from ‘sustainable sources’ and the soil in potted plants can still contain a high proportion of peat.
Go peat free! This really helpful page will get up up to speed on all you need to know.
Community Groups
Incredible Edible Llandrindod Howey
Incredible Edible Llandrindod - discover more
Dyffryn Irfon Growers and Sustainability (DIGS) Llangammarch
Dyffryn Irfon Growers and Sustainability (DIGS) - discover more
Edible Mach
Edible Mach - discover more
the Wilderness Trust LLANIDLOES
the Wilderness Trust - discover more
Businesses and Suppliers
Sector39 Oswestry
Sector39 - discover more
Cambrian Edible Plants Llandrindod Wells
Cambrian Edible Plants - discover more
Lively Veg Meifod
Lively Veg - discover more
Wilder Pentwyn Produce Pentwyn
Wilder Pentwyn Produce - discover more
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