Peat alternatives: sustainable testbeds that bloom!

This project aims to explore peat-alternatives for use in the Lund University Botanical Garden. This project specifically aims to phase out the use of peat in the garden. Peat harvesting leads to high greenhouse gas emissions, extensive destruction of peatlands, and the loss of valuable ecosystems and biodiversity.

This will be done by:
1) speeding up transitions by testing more alternatives to peat at once
2) research-based decision-making by bringing in researchers to discuss best practices
3) conducting outreach to inform the public about the efforts, including providing specific information that can be adapted to home gardens and private life.