This post is sponsored by EcoScraps. All opinions are my own.
As a gardener and food grower, this is a very exciting time of the year. I feel like I’m awaiting house guests I adore but never know which will show up and when. Colorado’s strong winter season leaves a question about which perennial plants will reemerge in the spring. I feel like an anxious sprinter in the blocks, knowing if I start my garden too soon all can be lost to early spring storms; but if I wait too long my garden bounty won’t come to fruition before the early winter snows.
Of course the fun part of gardening goes along with lots of preparation of garden beds and containers. The secret is really to ensure the garden soil is rich with nutrients and organic materials to grow the best plants possible.
Ironically as I was getting ready to stock up on new soil for the season I read an article about a new-to-me company that is doing some really innovative things to create garden products. I will preface my findings by saying I really don’t like waste. I’ve often wondered what happens to produce in the grocery stores when it begins to fade. I’ve been at the store when seemingly good produce is being cleaned out to be replaced by pristine fruits and vegetables. I’ve watched enough TV to know much of it is tossed out and goes into the landfill.
Did you know in the United States, we waste 40% of the food produced? That is enough to fill the Rose Bowl every day! It sits in landfills producing methane, which is 20 times more harmful than CO2. Yuck. EcoScraps, the cool company I referred to above, converts food waste into garden products. Since 2010, EcoScraps has been working to be a part of the solution by reusing this waste and keeping it out of the landfills. They are passionate about making sustainability mainstream.
Between 2011 and 2015, EcoScraps recycled 75 million pounds of food waste. They are matching that number in 2016 with projected recycling of another 75 million pounds of food waste–this time in just 12 months. I love everything about what they are doing! It’s a brilliant idea and one that we gardeners benefit from in a variety of EcoScraps natural and organic garden products found at Walmart (and can be purchased online too).
Have a look at this fun video which spells it all out:
I picked up some EcoScraps Natural and Organic Moist Garden Soil and Moist Potting Soil. I only grow my herbs and vegetables in organic soil so it was perfect to augment my raised food beds and the large containers where I grow herbs on my deck. I’ve only begun to prep my garden and containers between sloppy rain and snow storms but can’t wait to see how my plants do this year with EcoScraps.
Walmart and EcoScraps are offering a chance to win a $50 Walmart Gift Card so you can enjoy EcoScraps products for your garden. The products are very affordably priced so you can stock up if you win!
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Mami2jcn says
I like that the soil is organic.
Julie Wood says
I like the Ecoscraps Natural and Organic Moist Potting Mix because I know that it is healthy for my flowers that I am planting and that it is all natural and organic. And that I can buy it at Walmart and it is priced at a great price.
Carly Williams says
I like that EcoScraps has organic soil! It’s the only kind I like to use for growing produce.
Natalie says
I like that Ecoscraps divert 75 million lbs of food waste from the landfill each year!
Brenda Haines says
I love that it’s a recycled product! Thanks for the chance!
Elena says
I like that they are organic.
Betsy Barnes says
I love that EcoScraps, recycles food scraps into organic and sustainable lawn and garden products, great for the environment! 🙂
Hs kraftmaking says
I like it is an organic and sustainable plant food.
Kelly D says
I like that ecoscraps provides plants with the vitamins and nutrients that they need.
Evie B. says
I like that the products are organic.
Jessica To says
I like that it is good for the environment and organic.
Lisa Brown says
I like that they have organic plant food.
The Char says
The fact that it gives them what they need!
Elle says
I love that it is completely organic.
Birdiebee says
What I love best about Ecoscraps is that they divert millions of pounds of food waste each year from landfills by recycling them into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods.
robyn donnelly says
I like anything organic and food being saved for repurposing.
Lauren says
I like that it is organic, which is important when I plant vegetables for my family.
Rosie says
I love they have everything you need for growing roses – I am hoping to have a yard, and I have always wanted to plant some nice roses, and take good care of them. Ecoscraps is perfect.
Laura says
I love that the products are natural and organic. Perfect!
Teresa says
I love to use this soil for my plants, everyone should use it.
Samantha says
I love that it improves sandy soils….we have an abundance of sandy soil and anything I add to it just seems to run straight out through the sand.
Amanda S. says
Ecoscraps recycles food waste from landfills into soil. Very cool.
Will G says
I like that it is made out of leftovers.
MelodyJ says
I like Ecoscraps comittment to recycling.
courtney b says
I like that they are using organic all natural soil- recyclable for the planet!
Michelle K says
I like that Ecoscrapes in very affordable.
Lisa L. says
I like that EcoScraps recycled 75 million pounds of food waste! Awesome :o) I like to use potted plants for my garden. Tomatoes and Peppers.
Stephanie Phelps says
I love that it keeps things out of our landfill that are natural and organic and that means a lot to my familY!
Ellie Wright says
I like that it is completely organic.
Janet W. says
What I like best about their products is that they’re organic and made from recycled food.
Heather says
I like that their products are all natural and organic. I’m careful about what plants I choose because of my furry kids so I also like to be mindful of any other toxic or harmful chemicals.
David says
I like that they have special formulations based on what you are growing.
tiffany dayton says
All natural and only Organic. I like that.
Cheryl B says
I like that it has organic soils. Which helps fertilize my plants naturally.
Steve Weber says
I like it is an organic and sustainable plant food.
Rachel says
My favorite thing about EcoScraps is that it’s organic.
latoya says
I love that they have already recycled 60 million pounds of food
Dawn Monroe says
I like that I don’t have to worry about chemicals or waste and the variety of eco scraps.
Starla B says
This is such a great concept and company. I love that their mission is to grow gardens, not landfills.
Crystal Sell says
I like that it is made from recycled food!
Danalee says
I like that it is affordable and good for the environment.
Hillary Bergeron says
I love that it is natural.
Raki A says
It’s all natural and organic
Breannt says
I like that its natural.
NancyB says
I love the fact it is using sometng that would otherwise be “wasted”, and is also chemical free!
Barbara Montag says
I like that Ecoscraps is natural and organic.
thank you
Rachel Beltz says
I love that one bag can help recycle up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies.
Faye Gates says
I like that they have certain products for certain veggies. Tomato growing potting soil was new to me.
Rose Reeder says
I like it’s affordable and I like that it is completely organic.
Jeanne Coulombe says
that it is organic
Hope Mitchner says
I appreciate the fact that it is keeping the food scraps out of the garbage dumps.
Jennifer W says
I like that they were able to do something useful with food waste.
Dotty J Boucher says
I love that they made this soil. which is so much healthier for you to use for your plants and into
your garden, I really appreciate that they took the garbage from the garbage and came up with a
better soil for us to use.
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AnnJ says
I like that it’s making good use of food scraps instead of creating waste, and ending up with a great product.
Brigitte B says
I like that EcoScraps is an organic compost that adds a nutrient-rich organic matter to gardens which helps plants thrive and perform their best. Thanks for posting an informative review.
kathy agate says
organic is awesome!
sandra says
I could use the Ecoscraps Moist Compost
Martha Craft says
I appreciate that ecoscraps is such a great example in showing responsibility we all must have for our home, our Earth.
sherry butcher says
I like that it’s at Walmart were a lot of people shop and get a chance to see it’s organic and affordable.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Ecoscraps is an idea whose time has come! I appreciate that they are diverting waste that would ordinarily go to the landfill, and sending it right back into our gardens. Circle of life, baby!
Tammy Woodall says
I like that EcoScraps recycled 75 million pounds of food waste over the last 14 years.
Kate F. says
I like that Ecoscraps recycles food waste into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods.
Nora T says
I like the whole *waste, not want not* philosophy behind this!
Liza Vladyka says
Ecoscraps diverts millions of pounds of food waste each year from landfills by recycling them into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods. Start your garden with ecoscraps this year and help recycle up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies per bag.
Jill Rivera says
I compost for my garden leaves and kitchen scraps are in my compost.
tammy says
I like that there is no manure in egoscraps
elizabeth miller says
I really like that EcoScraps recycles food scraps to make sustainable products that are a more natural growth method for gardens and plants.
Debbie Welchert says
I love that they are using food scraps that would normally go to the land fills and creating a safe product we can use in our own gardens….
Tara L says
I like that Ecoscraps is Organic and it makes Ecoscraps recycle food scraps.
amy stonger says
I love that its recycling!! I am a huge proponent for recycling.
mary anderson says
Great that it is kid friendly
Emmanuel Class says
Eco friendly for the win.
Ashley L. says
Such beautiful flowers! I wish I had a green thumb like this.
heather kaufman says
I love that it is recycled.
Shannon says
*Love* this idea– that Ecoscraps can make a useful product out of food waste, and everything goes back to nature.
Allison Ang says
I really like how much they’re doing to do save food from the landfill.
donna porter says
I love that they are using food scraps in such a productive way..
Mira says
EcoScraps sounds like a nice idea for people who can’t compost. And garbage is pretty much an inexhaustible resource.
Debbie Yoder says
I like that its all natural and organic and recycled from food waste!
Mark S. says
Recycling at its finest.
Debbie Campbell says
I really love that EcoScraps is made from recycled and organic materials.
Karrie says
What a great idea.. and in the process saving the planet 🙂
Joni Mason says
What I like best about EcoScraps is that they divert millions of pounds of food waste each year from landfills by recycling them into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods.
Heather Williams says
I live that anyone can benefit from using their products. It’s nice to know you’re doing some good.
S Riches says
As someone who composts their garbage I think that this is a great idea for anyone that is unable to compost.
crystle tellerday says
it helps the earth
steve c says
compost
Ty says
I like that this product is recycled from food waste.
Kristen says
I like that it can help me keep my garden organic.
John Moody says
Love you recycle Food scrapes back into the soil
James Robert says
I didn’t know about this and we just bought 4 rose bushes that the kids wanted so I am liking they have Ecoscraps Natural & Organic Rose and Flower Plant Food for them. I need to pick some up
Jennifer Aguero says
A natural way to garden I like it!
Angelica Dimeo says
I love that scraps can be reused instead of into the trash bin making waste
Candice says
I love that they help keep millions of pounds of food waste out of landfills, and turn them into useful plant foods.
shelly peterson says
I like that it is organic and made from recycled food.
Ann sheehan says
Imagine if everyone was eco friendly. Great tips and ideas for all to follow and share
Becky Richardson says
I love that it is recycled from food waste.
Christy Maurer says
My dad used to compost when I was little. I like that they use recycled food in this so it’s like composting.
sarah s says
One of the things I like most is with just using one bag it helps recycle up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies.
Jennifer Reed says
I think this is a wonderful idea to use the food scraps that our country has. It is great for vegetation and reduces land fill waste. EcoScraps has a right idea!
Hannah C says
I like that eceo scraps is organic and recycles.
Christine L says
Compost- nothing new but so many people are unfamiliar with it.
Lesley Boyer says
I appreciate the increased awareness that good food grows in good soil – something that composting can help create.
Naoki says
We need more efforts like this to help reduce our waste, kudos to Ecoscraps keep up the good work.
clojo9372 says
I like that EcoScraps reduces landfill waste. EcoScraps is basically compost ,so it’s wonderful for gardening and for those who aren’t able to compost their food waste for themselves can invest in this product.
Allison Swain says
I like that they are using recycled material!
Thank you for the chance to win this 🙂
Jaclyn Mercer says
I love composting and healthy soil!
Vickie says
I do the same and my soil is so rich and black every year, no red c
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Like That EcoScraps Recycles.
Dustin says
I use a vermi composting solution that I learned in a high school biology project. Best thing I’ve ever used for my garden are the worm castings!!
Billy Lilley says
I like the fact that ecoscraps keeps recycling at the top of the priorities list.
Danielle Porter says
I like that they are organic and promote composting!
Julie says
I like the EcoScraps Recycles…..
Laurajj says
Oh this is such a great idea to help our landfills! I love how they are able to reuse!
Deb P says
Recycles food waste, who knew.
Lynn Crosbie says
This is the first year I’ve been able to grow a veggie garden. I’ll have to try Ecoscraps!
Kimberly Owens says
I like the fact that this is a wholly-organic product and that it’s readily available at WalMart.
Shavah Jacobs says
Ecoscraps helps keep our environment healthy.
Elicia P says
It is composting and that is something I can completely get behind (wish more cities would get on the compost bandwagon. Think about how much they could sell!).
Chelsie says
Organic is nice.
Tina W says
I like that their goal is to double the amount of food scraps they recycle.
But I also love programs that take the ‘ugly’ produce and use it in soup kitchens and food banks.
DeAnna Keller says
I learned that Ecoscraps diverts millions of pounds of food waste each year from landfills by recycling them into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods.
GC says
I think Ecoscraps is a great use of food waste that would go to a landfill 🙂
latanya says
recycle up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies per bag.
Amanda Sakovitz says
i like that they are organic
Julie Murphy says
I like that they keep waste out of landfills.
James Stringham says
All organic!
Cathy French says
I like that ecoscraps converts food waste into garden products.
Holly Thomas says
I learned they recycle from landfills.
Sarah M. says
I like how the different EcoScraps fertilizers are specially tailored to what you are growing!
connie danielson says
I love compost! It is not done by everybody but it should be! I also am in recycling! Thanks for the chance to win !
Krista E. says
No chemicals. Keeping it natural and sustainable.
Charlene says
I live in a nursing home and plant veggies every year, unfortunately there is no where I can make compost. There afraid it will be bugs.
Tracy Heyer says
I like they keep waste out of landfills.
Lauryn R says
I absolutely love that Ecoscraps converts our food waste into plant products, this is so incredible for our planet!! I will definitely be using this when I start my garden! 🙂
cindy legg says
it keeps stuff out of landfills n puts it in gardens where it does great things
Brittany pinheiro says
Wow…food waste.
Sandy H says
Great ideas!
ken ohl says
love that they keep waste out of landfills
Jessica miller says
I like that it takes waste and makes it into soil and plant foods!
heather says
I learned that they recycle from landfills and I think that is just great.
Serge B says
I like that it is all organic!!
Susan Christy says
I like that they convert food waste into garden products
debbie says
I like that they have a veggie food that Features added calcium to prevent blossom-end rot of tomatoes, squash, pepper and other fruits prone to this condition.
Soha Molina says
I like that it is:Derived from a unique blend of fruits, vegetables and other organic materials
Moisture retaining
Candace Galan-Calderon says
I love that they keep food waste out of the landfills!
Kathryn Finn says
I like supporting them because they (EcoScraps) recycled 75 million pounds of food waste.
RT says
Wow, what’s not to like! Less landfill, organic, great for our planet, great for our gardens…its a win-win. Love it
Priscilla S. says
I love that each bag helps recycle up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies!
Angela Kinder says
I love that it is made of recycled food, keeping it from landfills. So much food goes to waste and it’s great to see that they kind of take are of that problem!
rita leonard says
I like that is is recycled into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods
Coleman Jackson says
I LIKE THAT YOU CAN RECYCLE SO MANY THINGS!!!!
amy pugmire says
Ecoscraps diverts millions of pounds of food waste each year from landfills by recycling them into natural and organic garden soils and plant foods.
sheila ressel says
I like that they make products for specific plants.
doug gerard says
Amazing they can re-use it for so many useful things!
julie says
I love the fact that they have such a wide variety of products
Thomas Murphy says
I like that it is Rich in organic matter
Pat Schwab says
I like they use food waste and recycle it to grow food so it comes full circle.
Terri S says
I love all the recycled items!
Tamy Shelton says
They have many different products and I like that they are organic.
dan williams says
I have recycled since the early 80’s
Alma Rocha says
I like the idea of recycling and those plants look really good!
Clara Hernandez says
I need to be doing this in my garden!
Michelle Levine says
I like that it is organic, I feel better about using herbs from organic soil.
Seyma Shabbir says
I love how they find so many ways to recycle items!
Deb K says
I love the idea of recycling! We do it with everything that we can.
Geri C says
I love that is organic. I will definitely be looking for this. Thanks for telling us about it.
Janet OBrien says
I like the fact that it is recycled
Maria C. says
I love the fact that you can recycle so many variety of things.
Melissa says
i like that it is organic and recycled! great products!
Laura Royal says
I love the variety of products for specific plants.
Kristin Goodson says
I love that it is all recycled! I support recycling and using those products to put back into our earth. I like that they make products for specific plants too.
Danielle Magee says
I like that It is made from composted fruits, veggies and other organic materials.
Kelly says
Everybody should be recycling!
Lee Mckeon says
I love the fact they the products are recycled!
Jenilee Dunson says
I love that you feel good about purchasing the products because they’re all made from recycled materials
Susan Smith says
I like that they have products for specific plants.
Allison says
I like that 75 million tons are removed!!
Deborah Caudill says
I like that Ecoscraps promotes sustainability by making its products with recycled food waste instead of adding them to the landfills. Ecoscraps provides a great way to grow healthier produce and flowers at a very reasonable price.
Amy Orvin says
I love that they convert food waste into garden products. How amazing!
Erin M says
I like that they’re made of recycled materials, I’d feel better about using the product.
Dominique Cloutier says
It’s a brilliant composting idea and I’d love to use it to teach my kids! I LOVE gardening and it’s something that gets us outside and doing things together!
Karla R. says
I like that it is organic soil.
Emily Smith says
I like that it’s made from food scraps and keeps it from going to waste in landfills.
Gina M says
I love that they divert over 75 million lbs of food waste from landfills each year! That’s awesome!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Kathleen S. says
I think it’s great that they divert food waste from the landfills, and recycle it into something that we can use again. I didn’t know that per bag, 50 lbs of fruit and veggies are being recycled! That is something to feel good about!
Brandon Sparks says
I like the organic
Tracie Cooper says
I would love that its organic soil! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com
Breanna Pollard says
I love the variety that they have,
Lisa Walker says
I really like that Ecoscraps makes its products with recycled food waste. I worry about how much waste goes into our landfills.
Dina Lindquist says
I love that it’s organic soil + plant food made from recycled food!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I love that have certain products for certain plants.
Annmarie W. says
I love that EcoScraps come in so many varieties…and they are reasonably priced!
gina blades says
EcoScraps is a brilliant concept! I love that food waste is converted into garden soil.
Marie says
I absolutely love that they are turning trash into soil! Not only is it great for my garden but awesome for the Earth!
Emily Endrizzi says
I love that EcoScraps saves so much food waste from going to landfills.
Kathleen Kelly says
Recycling and composting are so important for us in this ever evolving world. Thank yoU!
Jerry Marquardt says
I like fact that it is made of recycled food. Normally we would just write it off, but this gives it a second chance.
Paol Trenny says
I love that Ecoscraps annually move food waste from landfills and recycle them into “organic garden soils and plant foods”.
Kasey Williams says
Its great that they are made from recycled materials
Tosha H says
It’s pretty awesome that up to 50 lbs of leftover fruits and veggies can be recycled per bag!