WE ARE STILL USING PEAT — AN OBJECTION FROM PLANTLIFE

Help us end peat sales View this email in your browser Plantlife logo - The global voice for wild plants and fungi Hi John, Did you know that in 2026, the sale of peat for horticulture is still continuing? Peatlands are one of our biggest allies in the fight against climate change and the impact of destroying them is devastating. Despite significant progress, it's a shocking fact that the industry still gets through 760,000 cubic metres of peat per year! Last year the UK Government committed to introduce legislation to end the sale of peat - but it has yet to uphold this promise. That’s why we need your help John, to tell the UK Government that we don’t want peat in our gardens anymore and to pass legislation to finally put an end to peat sales. We want to take this to the Prime Minister’s doorstep, delivering it in person at 10 Downing Street. So, make your voice heard and sign now! Protect peatlands today The horticulture industry has taken steps to become peat-free and has reduced usage by more than 50%. But without legislation to prohibit it, this progress is not enough. Peat, ripped from the landscape, is still being sold in bagged compost, it's used to grow most of the plants you buy in the garden centre - it's even used to grow many of the vegetables you buy from the supermarket. Why is this a problem? Digging up peat: Emits huge amounts of carbon, directly contributing to climate change. Worsens the risk of flooding for nearby communities, as worked peatlands can’t absorb excess rainwater like intact ones can. Obliterates habitat which might otherwise be home to many rare and unique species of plants, insects and birds. Help us put an end to peat sales This isn't a new problem, but it's one that's getting old. We're ready to make 2026 the year peat sales are banned once and for all. We hope that you will join us. Thank you. Sally Nex, Peat-free Campaign Advocate Follow Plantlife on: Instagram Instagram Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter YouTube YouTube LinkedIn LinkedIn Website Website Copyright © Plantlife All rights reserved. Plantlife International is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered Charity in England and Wales (1059559) & Scotland, (SC038951) Registered Company in England and Wales (3166339) Registered Office: Brewery House,36 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2AP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1722 342730 enquiries@plantlife.org.uk www.plantlife.org.uk Plantlife respects your privacy. You can read more about how and why we use your personal data at www.plantlife.org.uk/privacy-notice Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.