Test for PFAS in Biosolids Fertilizer
Biolsolids are used as fertilizer and are contaminating the land and water resources.
Objectives
Test for PFAS in biosolids fertilizer
Target
Synagro Technologies (Liberty Compost (CA), New England Fertilizer Company (NEFCO)
Synagro is the primary actor in the biosolids-as-fertilizer supply chain and has municipal contracts that are financed by taxpayer dollars. While primarily B2B, Synagro's parent company Clean Harbors has consumer-facing environmental services. Targeting Synagro through municipalities and public pressure campaigns is highly viable.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to leave a critical review on synagro's google business profile
Public reviews affect Synagro's reputation with municipalities and institutional clients who research vendors online. A detailed, factual review about your concerns with their biosolids practices can influence procurement decisions.
I pledge to switch to a non-synagro biosolids or compost supplier for your farm or landscaping operation
Synagro supplies treated biosolids and compost products to agricultural and landscaping customers. Sourcing these inputs from a competitor removes direct revenue and signals market dissatisfaction.
I pledge to cancel or decline a municipal composting program serviced by synagro
Some municipalities contract Synagro to manage residential organic waste programs. Opting out of participation reduces the throughput metrics Synagro uses to justify and renew those contracts.
I pledge to stop purchasing synagro-branded or affiliated compost and soil amendment products at retail
Synagro markets finished compost and biosolids-derived soil products under various brand names at retail garden centers. Switching to alternative compost brands removes consumer revenue and weakens their retail distribution case.
I pledge to remove synagro from your company's approved vendor list
If you work in facilities management, agriculture, or municipal contracting, removing Synagro as an approved vendor directly cuts into their B2B revenue pipeline. This is one of the most direct economic actions an individual professional can take.
I pledge to terminate a municipal or commercial waste processing contract with synagro
For decision-makers at municipalities, utilities, or commercial facilities, ending or not renewing a biosolids processing contract is the highest-impact action available. Synagro's core revenue depends on long-term service contracts with institutional clients.
Target
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Scotts Miracle-Gro has one of the strongest consumer-facing brands in the fertilizer space, sold at Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's, and Amazon. Ordinary homeowners and gardeners are direct consumers. Consumes should know if the fertilizer on their gardens contains biosolids with PFAS.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to leave a 1-star review on a scotts product listing
Post a critical review on Amazon, Home Depot, or Lowe's product pages for Scotts, Miracle-Gro, or Ortho products to warn other consumers and impact sales rankings. Visible negative reviews directly influence purchasing decisions at scale.
I pledge to delete the scotts lawnservice app
Remove the Scotts LawnService or My Lawn app from your device to disengage from their digital ecosystem and reduce their active user metrics. Lower engagement data weakens their digital advertising and subscription conversion pipeline.
I pledge to cancel your scotts lawnservice subscription plan
Cancel any active Scotts LawnService recurring lawn care program to directly cut their subscription revenue. Scotts has invested heavily in recurring service models, making subscription cancellations a high-impact signal.
I pledge to switch your lawn fertilizer to a non-scotts brand
Replace Scotts or Miracle-Gro fertilizers with an alternative brand such as Espoma, Dr. Earth, or a store-brand organic option. Fertilizer is Scotts' core consumer revenue driver, and brand switching directly reduces their market share.
I pledge to switch all scotts, miracle-gro, and ortho products to competitor brands
Replace the full range of Scotts-owned products — including Miracle-Gro potting soil, Ortho pest control, and Roundup (distributed by Scotts) — with alternatives across all categories. This household-wide switch maximizes economic impact given the breadth of their consumer portfolio.
I pledge to stop purchasing all scotts miracle-gro products for one full growing season
Commit to avoiding all Scotts Miracle-Gro family brands for an entire spring-summer gardening season, the period when the company generates the majority of its annual consumer revenue. A seasonal boycott timed to peak sales delivers the greatest financial disruption.
Target
WM (Waste Management Inc.)
WM has direct consumer relationships through residential trash and recycling collection services in cities and suburbs across the US. Consumers can pressure their municipalities to test for PFAS of the biosolids that may be used.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to leave a one-star review on google or yelp for your local wm service
Public reviews influence prospective customers and signal dissatisfaction to corporate leadership. Low ratings on local listings can reduce new residential and commercial sign-ups in your area.
I pledge to delete the mywm app from your phone
Removing the app reduces WM's active user engagement metrics and signals disengagement from their digital ecosystem. It also removes a touchpoint WM uses to upsell additional services.
I pledge to opt out of wm's autopay and paperless billing
Disabling autopay increases WM's administrative cost per account and reduces their billing efficiency. It also keeps you more aware of charges and in control of payment timing.
I pledge to downgrade your wm service tier to the lowest available plan
Reducing your service level directly cuts the revenue WM collects from your household. Even a small downgrade across many customers creates measurable revenue pressure.
I pledge to switch your residential waste collection to a local or municipal provider
Where available, switching to a city-run or independent local hauler removes your account entirely from WM's revenue base. This is the most direct form of economic pressure available to residential customers.
I pledge to cancel your wm residential or small business waste service contract
Cancelling your contract is the strongest single consumer action against WM, directly eliminating recurring revenue. Small business owners and homeowners in deregulated waste markets have the clearest path to doing this.