Sustainability theme 3: natural resources SUBSTRATE Substrate can include peat, coir, rock wool, gravel and sand. Peat is a finite resource and emits high CO2 effect on biodiversity. • 100% of peat use in substrate is registered. • Together with our customer Kingfisher, we have initiated a project to offer a peat-free range of indoor and garden plants by 1 January 2026. • Other customers also have targets for a peat-free range. • Many growers are conducting trials with peat-free cultivation, and some have already introduced this in practice. levels during extraction and processing. Peat extraction also has a detrimental WASTE STREAMS ROYAL LEMKES The waste stream is classified based on circularity and resource usage. This involves preserving materials throughout the entire recycling chain. In 2024, Royal Lemkes’ waste stream involved 128 tonnes of waste: 74 tonnes preserved across the recycling chain (Renewi and processors) through recycling into secondary materials 52 tonnes used as fuel for energy production or as fill material 2 tonnes miscellaneous
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