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FOR
IMMEDEIATE RELEASE
May
25, 2011
Contact: William Evans
Tel: 610-767-9221
william@fertilusa.com
Fertilpot earns USDA
Biopreferred
Certification
The biodegradable wood fiber based
container “Fertilpot” manufactured by Fertil SAS has earned the
USDA’s Biopreferred Certification. According to the USDA, the
purpose of the Biopreferred program is “to promote the increased
purchase and use of biobased products. To the extent that the
Biopreferred program achieves its purpose, the increased
purchase of biobased products may be expected to reduce
petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable resources,
better manage the carbon cycle, and, may contribute to reducing
adverse environmental and health impacts. The program is also
expected to promote economic development, creating new jobs and
providing new markets for farm commodities.”
Fertilpot is composed of approximately 80%
spruce fibers and 20% peat moss, making it completely
biodegradable. Plants grown in Fertilpot are intended to be
planted into the soil or next larger container without removing
the pot so as to leave undisturbed the natural root structure
and eliminate plastic waste.
To learn more about Fertilpot visit
www.fertilusa.com.
To learn more about the USDA biobased
preferred program, visit
www.biopreferred.gov
If you would like more information about
this topic or to schedule an interview, call William Evans at
610-767-9221 or william@fertilusa.com
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