Why how we farm matters

How food is grown and packaged affects your health and the planet. At Splendid Sprouts, we’re committed to sustainable farming practices that prioritize both. Our microgreens are grown in a clean, controlled environment and packaged in reusable glass jars, ensuring the highest quality while helping reduce waste and eliminate plastic from our packaging process.

Hydroponic farming: A smarter alternative

Conventional farming is one of the largest contributors to global warming. Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides release greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, which are up to 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide. These practices also deplete natural resources and harm ecosystems.

Hydroponic farming offers a better way. This method grows plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water to deliver essentials directly to the roots.

Hydroponic farming:
• Uses up to 90% less water than traditional farming
• Requires no harmful fertilizers or pesticides
• Produces food with a much smaller carbon footprint

With hydroponics, we grow microgreens that are up to 40 times more nutrient-dense than mature vegetables, giving you a healthier, more sustainable option.

The dangers of plastic

Plastic waste is everywhere, in our oceans, food, and even our bodies. The average person unknowingly consumes a credit card’s worth of plastic each week. These microplastics accumulate in organs, causing inflammation, hormonal issues, and long-term health risks.

Plastic pollution also harms wildlife. Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from ingesting or getting tangled in plastic.

Plastic is even found in rainwater, proving its reach is inescapable. We’ve eliminated plastic from our packaging to help fight this crisis. It’s one step toward healthier ecosystems, cleaner oceans, and a better future for all of us.

The journey of plastic: from store to ocean

Once plastic enters our lives, its journey is far from over. Most plastic waste follows a destructive path through our environment, affecting ecosystems and the oceans for centuries. Here's how it moves from daily use into the ocean:

  • 1. Plastic is everywhere

    Most products we buy come wrapped in plastic, a cheap and convenient choice.

  • 2. Thrown away and collected

    After use, plastic is tossed in the trash and taken to landfills by garbage trucks.

  • 3. Pollutes land and water

    Not all plastic stays in landfills. Wind and rain carry it into fields, parks, and
    waterways. Some remains on land, polluting soil, harming wildlife, and leaching toxic chemicals into the environment. Other plastics travel through rivers and streams, eventually reaching the ocean.

  • 4. Breaks down into microplastics

    Whether on land or in the ocean, plastic doesn’t decompose. It breaks into tiny
    pieces called microplastics, which contaminate soil, water, and marine life.

  • 5. Wildlife pays the price

    Animals mistake plastic for food or get trapped in it, causing injury or death. The
    plastic they consume builds up in the food chain and eventually makes its way to
    our plates and into our bodies.

Simple meaningful choices can protect your health and the planet, and we’re here to help you make them

Awareness is the first step to action

Understanding the problem is the first step. Here’s how you can take action today:

  • Choose reusable materials

    Opt for food packaged in reusable materials like glass jars.

  • Join the reuse movement

    Return jars through our Rewards Program to reduce waste and earn points.

  • Support sustainable farming

    Choose foods grown without harmful chemicals or wasteful practices.

  • Share the message

    Spread awareness about plastic pollution and sustainable farming to inspire others to make better choices.