SSUK EditorialFeb 21, 20212 min readThriving gardens aren't necessarily safe - and can probably still be more productiveIt's a common misconception that just because plants appear to be thriving, the soil they grow in must be free from contamination. Not so!
SSUK EditorialNov 1, 20204 min readBeware the dangers of adding ash to your soil: It’s risky and could be harming you and the soilAmong the many things we have learned about ourselves during the pandemic and ensuing lockdown and restrictions, one stands out. We are a...
SSUK EditorialAug 18, 20205 min readGet the lead out: Lead soil contamination is more common than we think - and it can be dangerousCredit: Alchemist-HP We probably all come into contact with lead in the course of our lives. It is as ubiquitous as its usefulness...
SSUK EditorialJul 19, 20201 min readFans of ‘grow your own’ fruit and veg urged to test soil for safety before eating lockdown harvestLondon – Britain’s legions of ‘grow your own’ gardeners are being urged to ensure their soil is safe before they consume their...
SSUK EditorialMar 6, 20202 min readWho is Simon Kuznets? 20th-century economist behind the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC)EKC posits that in the process of acquiring wealth countries initially tend to get dirtier and clean up later as they get richer.
SSUK EditorialMar 6, 20202 min readSafe Soil UK: Bringing urban soil testing to the massesIs our garden polluted? A simple question that was surprisingly difficult to answer and proved to be the genesis of SSUK