Sun Gro Horticulture has recently launched Sunshine Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix, a climate-conscious product now available at Calloway’s Nursery stores in Texas and Fred Meyer stores in Washington and Idaho. This innovative mix features carbon-rich biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More, which aids in carbon capture and promotes environmental sustainability. Bruce Adams, Sun Gro’s marketing director, emphasized the mix as a “sustainable revolution,” noting that Black Bear Biochar is produced through the pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More of wood, effectively storing carbon and enhancing the growing media.

The potting mix is formulated with Black Bear biochar made from forest by-products, offering a sustainable alternative to perlite that enhances aeration and drainage. Additionally, the mix includes Canadian sphagnum peat moss, harvested following responsible peatland management practices certified by the Veriflora Responsibly Managed Peatlands program. These practices ensure minimal habitat disturbance and prioritize ecosystem conservation.

Designed for versatility, Black Bear Potting Mix is suitable for indoor and outdoor containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and fabric pots. It is backed by successful outcomes with professional growers. Each 1.5 cubic foot bag of the mix stores two pounds of carbon, equivalent to preventing 7.2 pounds of CO2 emissions. In practical terms, this equals the CO2 volume of 130 standard-size balloons or 400 hours of watching a 40-inch LED screen. A truckload of the mix offsets the CO2 equivalent of driving 5,300 miles.

Adams highlighted that Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix offers home gardeners, plant enthusiasts, professional growers, and horticulturists an eco-conscious option, allowing them to plant with a cause and contribute to sustainable gardening practices.

READ MORE: Sun Gro Horticulture launches climate-conscious potting mix Sunshine Black Bear