Politics
Our response to the Environmental Improvement Plan
Our statement on inclusion of a peat ban in the revised Environmental Improvement Plan
Amateur Gardeners
Peat-free gardening can help you reduce your garden’s carbon cost while protecting rare plants and wildlife.
Horticultural Businesses
It is time for businesses in the horticulture industry to start transitioning to peat-free growing to be well placed when legislation comes into force.
Local Councils/Authorities
Going peat-free in council procurement uses your purchasing power to make a huge difference.
What we're asking for
Legislation is required urgently to end the sale and supply of peat for horticulture. We have three key asks for Government.
Hear industry voices
Hear from industry professionals who are successfully growing peat-free in our #HortShorts series.
Download the Peat-free Guide
The Peat-free Partnership contributed in the development of this initiative, backed by over 20 organisations including the Peat-free Partnership and Defra, which provides practical advice to help gardeners succeed with peat-free compost while tackling common challenges like overwatering and underfeeding.
Open letter: 100+ businesses and other supporters urge Keir Starmer to #EndPeatSales
We have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for legislation to end peat sales in the UK. The letter is signed by over 100 signatories including peat-free horticultural businesses and many other supporters. Amongst the signatories are retailers B&Q and Co-op Supermarkets and individual supporters Chris Packham and Guy Shrubsole.
It’s clear that we need legislation now to protect our precious peatlands. Let’s work together to end peat sales now!
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What do elections in Scotland and Wales mean for legislation?
Elections take over everything. In Scotland and Wales, we’re shifting into a different gear as focus turns to the next government and how to influence incoming policies. It’s time to...
Peat-free Partnership response to the Environmental Improvement Plan
Today the UK Government published their revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The Government has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat sales....
Peatland carbon: are the sums right?
Carbon storage may be the most talked-about feature of our amazing peatland ecosystems. Alongside water management and their unique ecology, peatlands store vast quantities of carbon by preventing the decomposition...