May 2022

Gelponics products are a more environmentally friendly replacement for Rockwool, which tends to have a high carbon footprint and is non-biodegradable. But what is Rockwool made of, and how does Gelponics differ? What is rockwool made of? Rockwool is a lightweight hydroponic substrate made from molten basaltic rock spun into fine fibres. These fine fibres …

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Did you know that conventional agriculture is one of the most significant producers of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 25% of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions? Why are greenhouse gases a problem? Greenhouse gases cause climate change by trapping heat, affecting various species in arid climates. The climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions also …

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There has been a lot of buzz around the use of peat in the news recently, with the UK Government consulting on measures to end the retail sale of peat in England and Wales in order to curb climate change and protect habitats. But what is peat used for, and how does it differ from …

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