Is Colored Mulch Safe?
Laboratory Tests Show Colored Mulch is Safe
Colored Mulch produced with Heartland Enriched Colorants are safe for use around the home. Independent laboratory tests have confirmed that Colored Mulch presents no more concern for children or pets than regular mulches. While some parts of the world still use lead or cadmium-based pigments in paints and coatings, Heartland Enriched Colorants understands the risks involved with heavy metals and VOCs. Heartland avoids using any hazardous or threatening material in its colorants. To make colorants, Heartland Enriched Colorants uses materials also used in products like lipsticks, cosmetics and food containers.
Colored Mulch is Also Environmentally Friendly
Colored Mulch made with Heartland Enriched Colorants is completely safe for shrubs, plants, pets and children. Heartland's commitment to the environment also means its colorants are free of harmful toxins. Toxic emissions are a major cause of ozone pollution, and a significant part of the toxins released into the atmosphere come from industrial paints and coatings.