- Jan 7
- 2 min
Going Green: Bleached Flowers and Foliage
However, commercially bleached flowers and foliage are far from environmentally friendly. Su Whale investigates.
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: Glitter and Spray Paint
Glitter & sparkle have always been part & parcel of Christmas but at what cost to the environment? And what, if any, are the alternatives?
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: Floral Foam
The floristry industry needs to find sustainable alternatives to floral foam. Su Whale investigates what's available.
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Essential tips for minimising waste : Alison Rudd
Wastage comes in many forms, whether its flowers and foliage, money or time. Follow these latest tips from florist Alison Ruud
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Go green and reduce waste : Jo Hornsby
Implementing more eco-friendly practices in your business can be good for your profit as well as for the planet. Jo Hornsby explains how.
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
How I minimise wastage in my business : Carol Parr
Carol Parr from Flower Tops in Rhyl shares her top tips for minimising flower and foliage waste in her business....
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: Ribbon
Su Whale looks into the good and bad of poly ribbon and suggests some environmentally friendly alternative.
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Sustainability: Green Glossary
A round-up of key eco-terminology and what all these words really mean
- Sep 21, 2021
- 3 min
An Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility
Learn what CSR is, why it matters and how the floristry industry can make a difference to society...
- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
Corporate Social Responsibility Guide
Gone are the days when the only focus for businesses was their profit margin...
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
VIDEO REPORT IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES: IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT AIR MILES
Senior Financial Times trade writer Alan Beattie published this video report on the environmental cost of trading flowers globally
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
TRACING A FLOWER'S FOOTPRINT: WHY IS IT SO COMPLICATED?
The easiest way to guarantee you’re buying flowers that have come from an ethical farm is...
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
CAN I BUY BRITISH FLOWERS ALL YEAR ROUND?
Locally grown is always going to be the most environmentally sustainable way to buy blooms.