'In bogs, not bags': Wildlife Trusts urges consumers to root out 'hidden peat'

Stuart Stone
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New campaign calls for 'hidden peat' labels on mushrooms, leafy salads, and houseplants grown using peat-based products

The Wildlife Trusts has today launched a new campaign to raise awareness of "hidden peat" in retail products, urging consumers to avoid houseplants and mushrooms grown using peat-based products in an effort...

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