The Scotts Company Awarded for Environmental Stewardship Roundup(R) FastAct(R)(TM) with Foam Trigger-Sprayer Recognized with 2004 Emerging Technologies Award MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Scotts Company, the world's largestmarketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, has been awarded the 2004 Environmental Technologies Award for the environmental benefits associated with the development of the Roundup FastAct(TM) Foam trigger-sprayer. The honor was presented by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), known for its support and promotion of environmental stewardship, as part of the recent annual Global Plastics Environmental Conference in Detroit. Roundup FastAct(TM) is a ready-to-use weed and grass control that produces results within 24 hours. When the product is sprayed, it creates a foam so the consumer can identify where it has been applied. As a result, the consumer is less likely to over apply the product. "Applying controls in the proper dosage is a key principal to creating a beautiful lawn and garden while also respecting the environment," said Christiane Schmenk, Scotts Director of Environmental Stewardship. "The Roundup applicator is an example of Scotts' commitment to innovative solutions, and to develop effective, environmentally friendly approaches to protect home environments. We are very proud that our efforts in this area are being recognized." The award was presented to Dr. Mustapha Abbaoui, Project Manager in Research and Development at Scotts. Dr. Abbaoui, in conjunction with a team of research and marketing professionals, developed the product reformulation and packaging design that led to the Roundup FastAct(TM) Foam trigger-sprayer technology. About Scotts The Scotts Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. The Company owns the industry's most recognized brands. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R) and Ortho(R) brands are market leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R) brand which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. In Europe, Scotts' brands include Weedol(R), Pathclear(R), Evergreen(R), Levington(R), Miracle-Gro(R), KB(R), Fertiligene(R) and Substral(R). Roundup(R) and FastAct(R) are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technologies LLC. DATASOURCE: The Scotts Company CONTACT: Jim King, Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications of The Scotts Company, +1-937-578-5622 Web site: http://www.scotts.com/

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