What raw materials do we use?
When selecting raw materials for our substrates, we consider not only their unique characteristics, such as water retention and air capacity, but also their environmental impacts. This holistic approach ensures that our growing media supports plant health while being mindful of sustainability.
Sustainability Compass, a transparent method to assess sustainability in growing media, is an integral part of our product development process for our horticulture portfolio. This framework ensures to consider several aspects to assess a product or raw material’s fit for purpose in horticulture.
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Circular and non-circular materials
Circular raw materials include all renewable, recycled, and reused materials. In that we follow the definition of circularity one of the main authorities in sustainability, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. A vast majority of our raw materials today and in the future will fall into those three main categories.
Non-circular materials (also referred to as linear materials by the WBCSD) are made of virgin, non-renewable resources.
