B&Q to sell only 100 per cent peat-free plants by 2026

Stuart Stone
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Commitment follows DIY and home improvement retailer's decision to remove peat from all bagged composts last year

B&Q has pledged to sell only peat-free plants and flowers by 2026, in the retailer's latest move to remove products derived from the carbon-rich habitats across its UK stores. Announced today, the commitment...

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