Green Tax Breaks for Your Business
The UK is ramping up its efforts to go green and get everyone on board; the government has rolled out some pretty great perks for people...
Steph Gemson
Jun 54 min read
Environmentally Friendly Vase Cleaning
Using just a few environmentally friendly products will revitalise your vases. Tackling the most stubborn and unsightly stains and...
Su Whale
Jun 51 min read
Sustainability with FleuraMetz
For a long time, we lived in the so-called Anthropocene, an era where nature served human life. Now that we’re seeing the consequences...
FleuraMetz
Jun 23 min read
Sustainable Floral Design
Max van de Sluis and Per Benjamin are releasing a new book: 'Sustainable Floristry. The sustainable future found in our history'. The...
Helena van Achterberg
May 304 min read
Celosia Deep Purple: Same Look, Even More Sustainable
Seven years ago, a search began for the perfect purple Celosia, one that doesn’t constantly need adjustments in lighting, temperature,...
FleuraMetz
May 121 min read
Sustainable Floristry at Chelsea Flower Show - where next?
It has been some years now since the use of floral foam was banned at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, (although Agrawool is accepted) and with...
Su Whale
May 82 min read
Marginpar: How we Tackle Waste
Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...
Helena van Achterberg
Apr 243 min read
Creating an Eco-Friendly Funeral Piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
Liz Dawes
Apr 222 min read
How to Go Green: Cellophane
Cellophane, every flower shop uses it, but here are a few things you may not know about it and how to be greener with cellophane.
Su Whale
Apr 222 min read
How to Become a More Sustainable Retailer
The retail industry is crucial to the UK economy. It accounts for 5% of the economy, pays £17bn in business taxes, and consists of more...
British Business Bank
Apr 216 min read
Why Sustainable Packaging Matters in the Floriculture Industry
As consumers increasingly prioritise environmental responsibility, the global flower industry faces a critical challenge. While the...
Thursd
Mar 257 min read
Innovative Sustainable Water Use on Marginpar Farms
Constructed wetlands - How we Reuse Water Sustainably At our farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, we have built innovative systems to sustainably...
Helena van Achterberg
Mar 183 min read
Sustainability: How Technology can Help your Business Reach Net Zero
Sustainability, net zero and reducing your carbon footprint are becoming important issues for business owners. From cutting down on waste...
British Business Bank
Feb 254 min read
Essential Tips for Minimising Waste
Wastage comes in many forms, whether its flowers and foliage, money or time. Follow these latest tips from florist Alison Ruud
Alison Ruud
Feb 32 min read
Smithers Oasis Announce New Eco-Friendly Floral Foam Launch
US-based Smithers Oasis has announced the launch of a new plant-based floral foam, called OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. OASIS® Renewal™...
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 312 min read
