Good Organic Gardening

Break the mould

Like most environmentally aware humans, you probably veto plastic shopping bags, minimise plastic food packaging and opt for recyclable drink containers.

Despite a global shift in eco-consciousness, the planet is choking on excess plastic and it’s killing our wildlife. Toxic chemicals from plastics are also leaching into the earth and many beautiful waterways, including the oceans.

Plastic is still everywhere and there is a surprising amount in garden and lawn products. Why? Because plastic is lightweight,

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