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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.
Events
18 May 2024 9:00 - 16:45
where Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
The conference schedule is as follows:
9am-9.30am: Registration.
9.30am: Main Plenary Session including:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Key note speakers with Q & A including:
- Dr Sam Hampton, University of Bath, climate behaviour expert on the power of individuals to influence the political agenda and make lifestyle choices that drive down emissions when action is taken collectively
- Y
08 Jun 2024 10:00 - 14:00
where The Hanging Gardens, Bethel St, Llanidloes, Powys, Wales SY18 6BS
Most of us, faced with a broken clock or a lamp that no longer works, are tempted to just throw it in the bin and buy a new one. We often don’t have the skills or the tools to “make do and mend”. This is where Zero Carbon Llanidloes’ Repair Events can help. These events aim to: Keep things out of landfill Save you money Could teach you new skills Help conserve the world’s precious resources
Community Groups
Incredible Edible Llandrindod Howey
Incredible Edible Llandrindod - discover moreDyffryn Irfon Growers and Sustainability (DIGS) Llangammarch
Dyffryn Irfon Growers and Sustainability (DIGS) - discover moreEdible Mach
Edible Mach - discover morethe Wilderness Trust LLANIDLOES
the Wilderness Trust - discover moreBusinesses and Suppliers
Sector39 Oswestry
Sector39 - discover moreCambrian Edible Plants Llandrindod Wells
Cambrian Edible Plants - discover moreLively Veg Meifod
Lively Veg - discover moreWilder Pentwyn Produce Pentwyn
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