6 steps to incorporate sustainable floristry techniques into your business
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The goal of the sustainable floristry movement is to shift the thinking within our profession to more eco-friendly approaches and to practices that promote “greater good” in the social and economic aspects of our industry.
An interesting read, thanks for sharing! I didn’t know that about candles! 😀
Hi Toni! Thanks for reading! Yeah, changing out paraffin candles to sustainably sourced palm or soy can make a small, but ever-bigger, impact! Think of how many gallons of wax are used for one wedding – multiply that by my whole season, and now increase the impact of other florists making the switch – it adds up! It is these small, thoughtful changes that we can all make that amount to bigger wins in the end.
Hey Tobey!
Question for you! It’s common practice for a lot of retail florists I know to put bleach or chlorine in their water to make their flowers last longer. I was wondering if there is an environmentally friendly alternative? Making flowers last longer is a benefit for my business because my customers trust me, but also creates less waste because I buy less!
Hi there!
I’m so sorry I missed your question! I know that basic sanitation goes a long way: keeping buckets clean, changing water regularly, making sure cuts are clean and no foliage or petals are in the water. I don’t know, but wonder about the Oxygen Bleach products – I’ve done no homework. I also believe that FloraLife makes a preservative or hydrator that is on the certified organic approved list. Obvs I need to do more homework on this, but I hope this little bit of info helps!