Soil, just like our skin, is a living, breathing ecosystem. It is the skin of our earth, supporting humans, plants and wildlife. So much of what we consume comes from the soil, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear and the ingredients in our favourite moisturiser. But the earth’s soil is under threat, with more than a third across the globe already degraded.
Super soil
Soils are home to a quarter of all living species on earth. A teaspoon of soil contains more living beings than there are people on earth: billions of microorganisms and tiny creatures such as bacteria, worms, water bears, fungi, mites, springtails, woodlice, beetles and algae. These tiny inhabitants help make the soil fertile, enhancing plant health and enabling soil to store carbon…
