Why Rice Hulls Bad for the Environment?

Know the truth

Prasanniya
Hydroponic Way
Published in
4 min readOct 7, 2022

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Did you know that rice hulls are not good for the environment? 
 
In this article, not only do we explore why that is, but also what some easy ways there are for you to reduce their impact. Plus, we’ll list several alternatives to using rice hulls in your hydroponic system.
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Rice hulls are a by-product of the rice milling process. They are used as a feedstock for hydroponics and other forms of agriculture.

But there is growing concern over their negative environmental impact. Here we will take a closer look at it.

What Are Rice Hulls?

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