Peat-free Partnership

Peat belongs in peatlands, not on our plates. ⚠️ Did you know some of our food is still grown using peat? 🫐 Peatlands are vital for our climate, yet they're being destroyed to supply our food chain.🍽️ Ask your supermarket what they’re doing to save peatlands - https://loom.ly/d2yfpWs #EndPeatSales

It’s been almost two years since we last had an update on peat use in horticulture... And we’re still waiting! ⌛ Sarah Dyke MP challenged the Minister for Nature over the delay in publishing these figures, and it doesn’t look like they’re in a rush to share them... #EndPeatSales

We welcome the Secretary of State's commitment to invest in tree-planting - but that investment cannot come at a cost to our peatlands. This investment needs to be in peat-free trees. #EndPeatSales Read more https://loom.ly/tuoCJOA

Sally can finally eat mushrooms again! 🍄 We’ve now seen peat-free action from Booths, Waitrose, Sainsburys and now Tesco… but we’re not done yet! Ask your supermarket to do their bit to save peatlands using http://peatfreepartnership.org.uk 📣 #EndPeatSales

Sunnies off. Wellies on. We’re going to the bog 🌿 Did you know that in the UK, our bogs are also known as peatlands, because they’re stuffed full of peat – the stuff you can still find in bagged compost. Follow us to join our mission to save our bogs from this fate! #EndPeatSales

We want #peat out of our homes for good! #Peatlands are being dug up & destroyed to help grow food & other products that appear in our homes... faster than they can form. Ask your supermarket to join you in going #PeatFree as part of the @peatfree.bsky.social campaign👇

This week Waitrose responded to one of our campaigners, explaining that demand prevents them from going fully peat-free. But many customers have no idea that their weekly shop contributes towards the destruction of our peatlands. Ask your supermarket to save our peatlands https://loom.ly/d2yfpWs

Our partnership's vision is of a future where peat is in the best place to protect us - in peatlands. 🌱 Thank you to @‌florence_boo for bringing our vision of thriving peatlands to life. 📢 Join us in our campaign to ask supermarkets to save peatlands https://peatfreepartnership.org.uk/

The best time to #EndPeatSales is now. We are a movement fighting to end peat sales. Alongside partners such as Riverford, we will not stop until peatlands are safe from industrial extraction. Want to join us? Take part in our latest actionhttps://loom.ly/d2yfpWs

It’s been 4 years since the UK Government promised to ban peat… and it’s still being sold! Without a ban in place our peatlands are still being destroyed and peat is ending up in places you might not expect - like our weekly shop! Ask your supermarket to go peat-free - https://loom.ly/d2yfpWs

Today, @nationaltrust.org.uk has announced that its plant sales are now 100% peat-free, from seed to shelf! The UK Government must end peat sales. We've waited four years for legislation, while peatlands continue to be destroyed. National Trust has shown a better way. Credit: Hort Week

Buying peat-free compost and thinking you’re free from peat in your home? 🤔 Sadly, it’s nearly impossible to avoid! We’re asking supermarkets to play their part in helping us save peatlands, but we need your help to get them to listen. 📣 Contact your supermarket - https://loom.ly/d2yfpWs

This #InternationalBogDay we’re showing the love for our peatland bogs! They support some of the UK's most unique plants, lock away vast amounts of carbon, help reduce flood risk by absorbing rainfall and even act as a natural filter for our water. Want to learn more? 👉https://loom.ly/HrANLSg

Thinking about going peat-free this year but not sure where to start? 🌱 Last month at the Chelsea Flower Show, our peat-free advocate Sally Nex spoke to RHS-recognised Peat-free Champions to get their top advice. One simple question: what’s your advice for gardeners ready to make the switch?

It’s only fitting that the recent #BritishFlowersWeek celebrates the beauty of homegrown blooms and the sustainability behind them. 🌸 A big part of that? Going peat-free. These Peat-free champions are proving it can be done. Watch to find out more 🎥

A landmark moment for the peat-free mission 🌿 For the first time in its history, the Chelsea Flower Show is fully peat-free! This is a huge step forward in protecting our precious peatlands, which store carbon, support wildlife, and help tackle climate change. #PeatFree #RHSChelsea

Spring has officially sprung 🌼 If you’re gardening this spring, it’s a good time to check what your compost is made from 🌱 Did you know? You don’t need peat to grow thriving plants – you can even make your own peat-free compost at home. Here’s our simple guide 👉https://loom.ly/YMSaLG0

Such a privilege to be asked to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on the importance of leaving peat in the ground where it belongs 💚 #endpeatsales #peatfree #gardening 🌱 #horticulture @peatfree.bsky.social

Thank you @chrisgpackham.bsky.social for backing the push for a peat‑free UK. The UK government said they would put an to end peat sales—now we need them to deliver. Let’s make 2026 the year peat extraction finally ends. Add your voice and help secure a peat‑free future: peatfreepartnership.org.uk

One week on & the call to end peat sales continues to grow!📢 Last week we went to Downing Street to hand in our 16,000+ petition. Coming together as eNGOs, growers & supporters, we called for the destruction of peatlands to stop! There's still time to add your voice 👉 https://loom.ly/2owB_VM

DYK today is #WorldWildlifeDay and this year it’s all about the plants.🌱 #Peatlands are home to an array of plants. But as they continue to be destroyed, species like sundews, sphagnum mosses, and butterworts are at risk. 🔈We need to protect these plants. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/15DQhY8

16,742-strong petition for legislation this year to #EndPeatSales handed in to Downing Street! 💚 Supported by @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @davegoulson.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social, & #RHS Huge thanks to everyone who signed and shared! #EndPeatSales

TODAY is your last chance to sign the petition to end peat sales - add your voice to the demand for legislation in 2026, to be hand-delivered to Downing Street this week: actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales #EndPeatSales #gardening #allotment #peatfree #nature #climate

Big week for us at @peatfree.bsky.social - we're taking the petition to Downing Street 💚 over 16.200 people have now signed - smashing our original 10k target 🎉 solid proof of the public support we always knew was there 4 legislation to #endpeatsales actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

End sales of peat in gardening, dug from moor habitat - petition is now almost at 15,000 people! Which is amazing well done everyone actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... @peatfree.bsky.social are doing a great job to finally get this legislation over the line.

We're getting close to the deadline for having your name on the petition we hand in to 10 Downing Street. Will you join the 14,250+ people demanding legislation in 2026? Sign and share now: actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales #PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment

HUGE news: 10,500+ have signed the petition for legislation to end peat sales in 2026. We're handing it in directly to 10 Downing St - it's still open, so sign now to put your name to the call: https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/ #EndPeatSales #PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment

These MPs have something in common... These maps show the coverage of #peat soils in and around the constituencies of several English MPs. Although Emma Reynolds and Mary Creagh's constituencies aren't home to peat, #DEFRA has responsibility for legislation to #EndPeatSales #Gardening #Allotment

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

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

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

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

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