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Peat-free Partnership
@peatfree.bsky.social
💚 Change - Grow - Protect
🌱 Seeking legislation to end the sale and supply of peat in the UK
🔗 peatfreepartnership.org.uk
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What would legislation to #EndPeatSales contain? 👇

Our legislative asks are now up on our website. See the full description of what we're campaigning for:

peatfreepartnership.org.uk/who-we-are/o...
Our Legislative Asks - Peat Free Partnership
Read more about what legislation to end the sale of peat means in our campaign, and the time-based exemptions included.
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
Happy World Wetlands Day!

Today we're reflecting on all the successes of the past year. Give yourself a pat on the back for supporting the campaign, especially if you've signed the petition to #EndPeatSales:

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#WorldWetlandsDay #WWT
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
We've reached 8000 signatures on our way to our 10k goal!

Let's keep the momentum up. The support has been overwhelming! Thank you 💚

Sign and share at actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#EndPeatSales #PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Redeem your stamp card today by sharing our petition with 4 friends!

In all seriousness, sharing our e-action is a certified serotonin boost in the deep dark of January.

Learn more and add your voice at
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#Allotment #Gardening #PeatFree
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The horticulture industry is leading the way.

The UK Government wants to support businesses. Here are 8 of them stating exactly what they need.

Watch now at peatfreepartnership.org.uk/hort-shorts

#EndPeatSales
#Horticulture #PeatFree #Gardening #Compost
January 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Peat isn't "just dirt"

It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.

Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/

#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day!

Always make sure you're checking that your houseplants are 100% peat-free. Some start of their life in peat plugs before being repotted in peat-free, so ask if you're unsure.

Show your leafy friends some love today 💚

#Gardening #Houseplants #PeatFree
January 10, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Our petition to #EndPeatSales is starting off 2026 with 6000 signatures! How timely...

But we need 10k signatures before we take peat sales to Downing Street this February.

Can you share with 3 people who haven't signed yet?

#Gardening #PeatFree

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 AM
We're asking for one thing that will provide clarity to an industry that's faced constant delays. Legislation is needed to give the #horticulture industry a timeline for phasing out #peat.

Sign the petition for legislation in 2026: https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Buying loved ones #houseplants for #Christmas? 🌴🌿💐
Choose carefully: almost all houseplants are grown in #peat. If you're not sure, always ask before buying. Wish you didn't have to worry? Sign our petition to ask govt to make all plants #peatfree actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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It's ridiculous that the Government *still* haven't banned the sale of peat.

Peat bogs are still getting dug up and used for compost and in horticulture. Ministers say they'll ban it 'when time allows'.

Get on with it already! Sign the petition:

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Founded in 1983, Melcourt are the leading supplier of peat-free growing media and mulches in the UK, including their #Sylvamix #Sylvagrow range.

See behind-the-scenes at their site in Tetbury in the latest instalment of our #HortShorts series:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMDB...

#Gardening #PeatFree
Building a peat-free legacy at Melcourt
YouTube video by Peat-free Partnership
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December 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Good morning, please can you share this petition by @peatfree.bsky.social to end peat sales - all previous petitions were for the Conservative Government, and we're now close to making this law with Labour so peat habitat can never be used again actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Our advocate @sallynex.bsky.social features on the latest episode of the Gardener Ben #podcast, talking all things #PeatFree 🌱

Catch the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Listen on Spotify here...
open.spotify.com/episode/2EBW...

#Gardening #Peat #Compost
S3E9 Peat free partnership featuring -Sally nex
open.spotify.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Right now we sit at 1,282 signatures and counting... let's keep up the momentum!

It's time for Defra to deliver. No more delays - let's get peat out of gardening once and for all.

#EndPeatSales
#Gardening
#Nature
@marycreagh.bsky.social
If you have a big following, please share this petition to get the word back out there - we are so close but need to help raise awareness with the new set of MPs in Government actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... @peatfree.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Join the wave of peatland heroes calling for an end to peat sales 💪

The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.

Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share 📢

#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In the Environmental Improvement Plan, Gov. has sidestepped its obligations and flunked defining a firm plan to deliver legislation to end peat sales.

Our full response:

peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-pa...

@marycreagh.bsky.social #climate #nature #peatfree #environment
Peat-free Partnership response to the Environmental Improvement Plan - Peat Free Partnership
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...
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We're anticipating news from Government on their environmental plans before Christmas.

Stay in the loop with any updates on peat by signing up to our newsletter:

peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Can you help us reach 1000 signatures by next week?

At 677 and counting, organisations across the UK are supporting the call for legislation in 2026.

It's time to #EndPeatSales once and for all, delivering a win for #climate and #nature, while levelling the playing field for #horticulture.
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Meet the people keeping heirloom veg alive in UK gardens… and doing it all peat-free.

@gardenorganicuk.bsky.social distributes more than 30,000 packets of heritage seed to 'everyday' growers each year - see their Hort Short for more 👇🌱

#EndPeatSales
#PeatFree #Gardening #HeirloomVeg
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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We've waited long enough. It’s time for decisive action from Government to #EndPeatSales.❌Add your name to the @peatfree.bsky.social petition to ban #peat sales by 2026.
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What are the true carbon emissions from extracted peatlands?

We're going to be diving deeper into this question as we advocate for legislation to #EndPeatSales, protecting #nature and #climate

A free read for your Friday 👇

https://peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peatland-carbon-are-the-sums-right/
Peatland carbon: are the sums right? - Peat Free Partnership
Understanding the true carbon emissions from peat extraction and peat degradation can be challenging. What does this mean for peatland protection?
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re joining together to demand an end to peat sales once and for all.
Add your voice to the nationwide call to #EndPeatSales once and for all, to level the playing field and protect our peatlands.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#Gardening #Horticulture #Nature
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What would legislation to #EndPeatSales contain? 👇

Our legislative asks are now up on our website. See the full description of what we're campaigning for:

peatfreepartnership.org.uk/who-we-are/o...
Our Legislative Asks - Peat Free Partnership
Read more about what legislation to end the sale of peat means in our campaign, and the time-based exemptions included.
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
More success!

In May 2024 we responded to a consultation on the #LEAFMarque standard that recognises #farming with reduced impact on the #environment.

Beginning next May, the new version will include measures aimed at eliminating peat-based growing media.

Another step forward for #peatfree 🙌
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🚨Breaking news!🚨

UK Gov has announced they plan to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales

This is a huge step forward in protecting our peatlands. Now we just need to turn promises into action.

Read our full statement:
peatfreepartnership.org.uk/uk-governmen...

#PeatFree #Gardening #Horticulture
UK Government announces plans to end peat sales - Peat Free Partnership
Read the Peat-free Partnership's statement on Government's announcement of their intention to end peat sales
peatfreepartnership.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM