Sustainability in the Floral Industry

With sustainability being the Hot Topic it is, SAF has compiled resources to help you implement sustainable practices, all while learning about the innovation within the industry to secure a sustainable future.  

  • Sustainability: Have We Reached a Tipping Point?
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    Join the Society of American Florists and Jeroen Oudheusden, executive officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, for a webinar about how far sustainability has come in the floriculture industry and what it’ll take to drive it further. Jeroen will provide an overview of the progress FSI has pushed for, what comes next, and address questions about the costs, effectiveness, and demand for sustainably grown flowers.

    Join the Society of American Florists and Jeroen Oudheusden, executive officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, for a webinar about how far sustainability has come in the floriculture industry and what it’ll take to drive it further. Jeroen will provide an overview of the progress FSI has pushed for, what comes next, and address questions about the costs, effectiveness, and demand for sustainably grown flowers.

    Jeroen Oudheusden

    Executive Director

    Floriculture Sustainability Initiative

    Jeroen Oudheusden is the executive officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), an independent, international nonprofit based in Belgium. FSI’s mission is to find more sustainable solutions for farmers, the environment, and for the future of the industry.

  • SAF's Sustainability Spotlight
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    The Sustainability Spotlight is a special edition of Floral Management showcasing the work of floral industry companies that have committed to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

    In addition to those stories, the spotlight also includes a glossary of sustainability terms; an overview on sustainability in the floriculture industry; a guide to certifying organizations and their labels; and a profile of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, the international non-profit organization leading the way on standards for certification.

    This supplement is designed to be a resource for you, your employees, your customers, and your legislators.

  • Floral Management April 2022 Sustainability Issue
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    Access the complete Floral Management issue on Sustainability, with articles addressing sustainability practices, innovations, and more!

    Access the complete Floral Management issue on Sustainability, with articles addressing sustainability practices, innovations, and more!

  • Paper or Plastic?
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    While many floral companies long ago switched to plastic sleeves, some growers and retailers continued to use the classic brown paper packaging. The use of paper sleeves has been growing in recent years as some retailers are looking to the past in the hopes of creating a more sustainable future.

    While many floral companies long ago switched to plastic sleeves, some growers and retailers continued to use the classic brown paper packaging.  The use of paper sleeves has been growing in recent years as some retailers are looking to the past in the hopes of creating a more sustainable future.