It’s your last chance to purchase Q4 Multipurpose Compost at Root One, a premium product loved by gardeners and a staple for those who desire rich, fertile soil that promotes healthy plant growth. However, with the world moving towards more sustainable gardening practices, peat-based compost is becoming a thing of the past.
At Root One, we’ve always been committed to providing top-quality products that help you grow your best garden, and we are proud to support the movement toward peat-free products. Going peat-free is a crucial step towards protecting our ecosystems, fighting climate change, and building a greener, more responsible future for gardening enthusiasts. This is why by 2025; we will have transitioned fully to peat-free compost and will offer sustainable alternatives that continue to provide the same high performance gardeners have come to expect.
Why Root One is Going Peat-Free by 2025
Peat-based composts, while effective, come with significant environmental costs, peat is harvested from peat bogs, which are vital ecosystems that store carbon and support biodiversity.
Here’s why moving away from peat is so important:
Peat bogs are unique ecosystems that play a crucial role in storing carbon, peatlands act as massive carbon sinks, trapping carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere and contribute to climate change.
These bogs support biodiversity and provide habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which are rare or endangered.
Peat bogs help manage water flow and reduce the risk of flooding in surrounding areas.
Unfortunately, harvesting peat for compost damages these ecosystems, releasing stored carbon and disrupting wildlife habitats. With climate change and environmental preservation at the forefront of global efforts, the shift to peat-free compost is essential.
We deeply appreciate your support as we take this step towards a greener future and look forward to providing you with the same exceptional quality in our new, sustainable products. Together, we can make a lasting difference for both our gardens and the planet.