Why Espoma
At Espoma, caring for the future is the root of everything we do.
Patience, Passion, and Purpose
Since 1929, through five generations of family stewardship, we’ve believed that the best gardens — and the best companies — are cultivated with patience, passion, and purpose. We’ve stayed true to a simple, powerful mission: to offer the finest natural and organic gardening products that grow beautiful gardens while protecting and nurturing the environment surrounding us.
Our Commitment to the Environment
The Espoma Company has always been committed to the environment and sustainability and we continue to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
One of Espoma’s core values is responsibility. We believe companies, like individuals, should be environmentally and socially responsible. Our products utilize a vast array of renewable and sustainable ingredients that work in harmony with nature, preserve natural resources, and make a safer world for future generations. We also support a wide variety of community, educational, environmental and other non-profit organizations that work for a positive change.
Organic Approved Products
- Approved for organic use by the CDFA (California Dept. of Food & Agriculture)
- Utilize a vast array of renewable and sustainable ingredients
- Never uses any sludges or fillers
- Received certificate of Environmental Stewardship
- Safe for people, pets and the planet [Safe – No hazardous or toxic ingredients]
100% Solar Power
Espoma’s manufacturing facility is 100% solar powered and consists of panels that cover nearly 43,000 sq. ft. of warehouse rooftops and 24,000 sq. ft. of office ground.
The current solar system:
- Covers 67,000 sq. ft.
- Produces > 810,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity (enough to power over 70 homes for a full year)
- Saves more than 1.6 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually
- Reduces as much C02 as planting two million trees
Zero-Waste Manufacturing
Espoma has always been a minimal waste manufacturing facility and continues to strive to create zero waste during its manufacturing processes.
- Zero raw material waste
- < 1% waste of packaging materials
- Recycling of skids and damaged pallets
- Largest recycler of manure – Prevents millions of lbs. of raw manure from leaching into waterways
Plant-Based Packaging
The company is continuing its tradition of industry leading innovation by utilizing a plant-based resin on many of its fertilizer bags. The greener packaging contains resin from sugarcane, a renewable and sustainable source of plastic. This plant-based packaging is the first green packaging for plant foods in the US.
- Packaging with 25% plant-based resins
- Espoma has enrolled in the USDA BioPreferred® program that includes a rigorous testing process for finished packages to ensure compliance.
Green Office Facility
- Oxygen producing & water efficient living green wall
- Solar field serves as energy source
- LED high-efficiency lighting
- Energy star-rated cool roofing
- Hyper-heating Inverter technology heat pumps (low energy consumption)
Other Sustainability Efforts
- Recycling programs in manufacturing facility & headquarters
- Pollinator garden at headquarters
- Safe Paws Lawn Care Education
- National Garden Club Plant America! Grant Program
- Providing support for community and children’s gardening programs
Since 1929 we have been dedicated to the craft of transforming natural ingredients into the highest quality organic fertilizers.
The Espoma Way – We are Dedicated to:
Our Craft
We care about our craft. We’ve been transforming natural ingredients into the highest quality organic gardening products since 1929. This proud tradition began with our founder H.G. Sanders and continues today through his great grandchildren. His knowledge and expertise have been handed down from generation to generation and helped define the organic garden for over 95 years.
Our Community
We care about the health and safety of our customers and the communities they live in. That’s why, as stewards of the environment, we invest in renewable energy, champion sustainability in our packaging, and design gardening products that work in harmony with nature — all so that future generations can enjoy a greener, healthier world.
Our Culture
We care about our team. We honor our relationships with integrity, respect, and genuine care. Our people aren’t just employees; they are part of the Espoma family, many of whom have grown alongside us for decades. We believe the best work flourishes in an environment where people are valued, empowered, and inspired.
We stand behind what’s inside
From our beginning, we’ve always been committed to the environment and sustainability. At Espoma, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between what’s good for your plants and what’s good for the planet.
