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Non-plastic garden gear can help reduce microplastics in the soil
The column says gardeners can cut microplastics by using biodegradable pots, bare-root plants and compost, while avoiding single-use plastic gear.
- Jessica Damiano, writing for The Associated Press, urges gardeners to minimize plastic use by swapping pots and trays for fabric grow bags or soil-blocking kits to reduce environmental contamination.
- Plastic products eventually degrade into microplastics, which contaminate landfills, drinking water, and food sources; these particles have been detected in human bodies, prompting sustainable gardening practices.
- Instead of plastic seed trays, soil-blocking kits create solid cubes that air-prune roots, helping plants settle into gardens more easily; buying bare-root plants offers another plastic-free alternative.
- Gardeners should choose canvas tarps over plastic and use bamboo, wood, or metal stakes secured with natural twine like hemp or jute to eliminate single-use items.
- Making compost piles reduces reliance on store-bought soil and fertilizer packaging, while Jessica Damiano publishes the Weekly Dirt Newsletter offering ongoing gardening tips to support sustainable practices.
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Non-plastic garden gear can help reduce microplastics in the soil
As seed-starting and planting season kicks in, AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano urges gardeners to try reducing plastic use in the garden. Plastic products...
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