Take action now

Our peatlands are disappearing fast. To save them, we simply can’t afford to wait. The time to act is now. This section contains everything to help you make a stand and encourage others to do the same:

Putting you in the picture: why we must protect our peat

Top five reasons why we don’t dig peat

Easy ways to avoid digging peat

Going peat-free: what you can use

Create your own compost with our peat-free recipes

A template letter for you to print out and send to your local garden centres and supermarkets to encourage them not to sell products containing peat

Buying peat-free

Between us, we can make a difference and ensure peat stays in its natural habitat, where it belongs.