

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 18, 20253 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 to reducing the amount of miles travelled for business, many small changes can lower harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One area to focus on is how technology and IT equipment may be used effectively to reduce energy usage. With smaller businesses estimated to account for half of all UK business-driven emissions according to research b

British Business Bank
Feb 25, 20254 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 3, 20252 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 31, 20252 min read


Nurturing our Soil for Sustainable Flowers
At our flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately,...

Helena van Achterberg
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Making a Difference with Sustainable Devices
This blog is brought to you from the Club Perks Sustainability Hub, which has been developed to provide you with products and services that reduce your environmental impact, whilst also saving you money . Learn more about Club Perks here With technology being a part of our everyday lives, it's important to put sustainability into practice where we can. In this blog, Dell talks about how they are incorporating sustainability into their technology and processes.

Dell Technologies
Jan 28, 20254 min read


Making Your Business More Sustainable: Where to Start
Every new business opportunity should start with a plan, and the path to sustainability is no exception. Admittedly, the topic of sustainability is a huge one and can certainly feel too daunting to tackle for many business owners, so, the key is to start with small and manageable actions.

Jackie Whittaker
Jan 28, 20253 min read


Sustainable Wreath by Judith Blacklock in conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
Judith Blacklock is the author of 18 bestselling books . She is a Fellow of the Institute of Horticulture, for whom she designed a...

Jonathon Downes
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Marginpar Embrace Sustainable Energy Practices
The power of the sun Marginpar’s farm locations have been carefully selected. Our seven Kenyan farms and three production locations in...

Helena van Achterberg
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Going Green: Glitter & 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?

Su Whale
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Tackling Plastics, Packaging & Waste in Floristry
We all want to work more sustainably, but in an industry that uses a lot of plastic, it can be hard to know where and how to make a...

Jackie Whittaker
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Interflora’s Most Sustainable Floristry Innovation Award 2024
Following the huge success of the inaugural award at the 2023 Interflora Word Cup in Manchester, this year Interflora chose the Harrogate...

Zara Taylor
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Organic Flowers
There is more to organic flowers than just growing them without chemicals

Su Whale
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Worldwide Network Encourages Florists Towards Sustainability
The Sustainable Floristry Network is an independent education organisation delivering online training for florists worldwide. Founded in...

Rita Feldmann
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Most Sustainable Floristry Innovation Award 2024
The 2024 Most Sustainable Floristry Innovation Award is running for the second time this year following its success at the Interflora...

Jonathon Downes
Sep 11, 20242 min read







