Horse bedding, often made from materials like straw, wood shavings, or paper, can create waste management challenges, especially in larger equestrian facilities.

However, there are several ways to improve sustainability and manage this waste effectively.

Biodegradable

Finding a biodegradable bedding that decomposes quickly and naturally, is the best option for those looking at reducing their environmental impact and reducing waste in landfill

Horse bedding mixed with manure can be composted to create nutrient-rich soil. This process reduces landfill waste and provides an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilisers. Aquamax Horse Bedding wood crumble is designed to provide an eco- friendly option for horse bedding. Our crumbled pellets break down within three months to a compost suitable to be spread on the land or used in your gardens. It makes a fantastic compost!

Manure Management

Implementing a proper manure management system can help reduce waste. When mucking out your Aquamax Bedding stables, take out the poo, and mix the wet in with the dry, digging out only the very wet patches, the pure pine whitewood will naturally kill the ammonia and continue to absorb the urine, leaving a clean and fresh smelling bed. You will remove very little bedding each day reducing your muck heap and waste,

Reduced Carbon Footprint

The production process for wood pellets often involves less energy compared to traditional bedding options, leading to a lower carbon footprint.

Absorbency and Odor Control

Our bedding is designed to be highly absorbent, which can lead to less frequent bedding changes and reduced waste. This contributes to a more sustainable management of resources. The pure pine whitewood kills the smell of ammonia meaning it won’t cling to your clothes, so less washing too!

Dust and Allergens

At Aquamax we extract the dust from our fibre prior to pelletising our product making it virtually dust free, creating a healthier environment for horses.

Recycling and Reuse

After use, the bedding can be composted or used as mulch, further contributing to sustainability efforts. Our bags are made from LDPE 4 plastic which is recyclable and will be collected by most local councils in your normal waste recycling, however if you cannot have them collected at home we can send you packaging to return the bags to us and we will recycle them.