peat based compost

Royal Horticultural Society delays ban on peat-based composts at its flower shows

Supply chain

Royal Horticultural Society delays ban on peat-based composts at its flower shows

Organisation blames the government's failure to introduce national ban for the move, but critics argue it could have stood by original deadline

clock 31 March 2025 • 3 min read
Washing up: Which green laws snuck through before the election campaign - and which didn't

Policy

Washing up: Which green laws snuck through before the election campaign - and which didn't

The turbulent 2019-2024 Parliamentary term has drawn to a close, with many promised green policies and legislation running out of road before the election was called - but a handful of laws beat last month's cut-off point

clock 03 June 2024 • 10 min read
B&Q to sell only 100 per cent peat-free plants by 2026

Biodiversity

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

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

clock 28 May 2024 • 3 min read
'In bogs, not bags': Wildlife Trusts urges consumers to root out 'hidden peat'

Marketing

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

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

clock 02 February 2024 • 3 min read
'Terrestrial carbon stores': Government promises action to rewet lowland peat

Biodiversity

'Terrestrial carbon stores': Government promises action to rewet lowland peat

Defra unveils a series of projects to address peat degradation and pledges to act on recommendations from the Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force

clock 28 June 2023 • 5 min read
For peat's sake: Anger as full government ban on peat-based gardening products deferred until 2030

Biodiversity

For peat's sake: Anger as full government ban on peat-based gardening products deferred until 2030

Ban on sales of peat based compost for gardeners will come into effect in 2024, but government has confirmed it will not be extended to the professional horticulture market until 2030

clock 24 March 2023 • 5 min read