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Happy Valentines Day to our lovely Community members 💌 there's many things we're proud of and love - but our members take the top spot.
It's no secret that flowers are a British staple on this day - red roses to be exact! But have you ever stopped to smell the roses and wondered about their environmental footprint? 🌹
The journey from seed to bouquet can have a significant impact on our planet. 🌍 From intensive farming practices to long-distance transportation, there's a lot to consider. 🚚 Let's discuss these, and what we can do to avoid them 🌷
💦 Water usage - just like any other crop, flowers require water to grow. This can not only boost your water footprint, but put a strain on local water resources in some regions. SO, what can we do about this? Making locally grown seasonal blooms your go to choice can not only reduce the water footprint of your bunch, but supports local farmers and reduces transportation emissions too! 🚜
⚡ Pesticides and fertilisers - although many commercial flower farms rely heavily on these chemicals to produce an outstanding harvest, the very same chemicals can be harmful to local ecosystems 🌿 SO, what can we do about this? When it comes to growing your own crop, I know that our avid gardeners on here know a thing or two about eco-friendly fertilisers (so over to them) 👩🌾👨🌾 . But what I can recommend is opting for sustainably grown flowers 😊
🛫 Air miles - Often a lot of flowers across the UK travel a long distance to get into that pretty vase in your home, racking up carbon emissions on the way! SO, what can we do about this? Choosing blooms grown closer to home can help reduce your carbon footprint and support local economies. 🌸
So, next time you're picking out a bouquet, why not think green? 🍃
Let's keep the conversation blooming 🌷 👉 what are your thoughts on the environmental impact of flowers?
Happy Valentines Day to our lovely Community members 💌 there's many things we're proud of and love - but our members take the top spot.
It's no secret that flowers are a British staple on this day - red roses to be exact! But have you ever stopped to smell the roses and wondered about their environmental footprint? 🌹
The journey from seed to bouquet can have a significant impact on our planet. 🌍 From intensive farming practices to long-distance transportation, there's a lot to consider. 🚚 Let's discuss these, and what we can do to avoid them 🌷
💦 Water usage - just like any other crop, flowers require water to grow. This can not only boost your water footprint, but put a strain on local water resources in some regions. SO, what can we do about this? Making locally grown seasonal blooms your go to choice can not only reduce the water footprint of your bunch, but supports local farmers and reduces transportation emissions too! 🚜
⚡ Pesticides and fertilisers - although many commercial flower farms rely heavily on these chemicals to produce an outstanding harvest, the very same chemicals can be harmful to local ecosystems 🌿 SO, what can we do about this? When it comes to growing your own crop, I know that our avid gardeners on here know a thing or two about eco-friendly fertilisers (so over to them) 👩🌾👨🌾 . But what I can recommend is opting for sustainably grown flowers 😊
🛫 Air miles - Often a lot of flowers across the UK travel a long distance to get into that pretty vase in your home, racking up carbon emissions on the way! SO, what can we do about this? Choosing blooms grown closer to home can help reduce your carbon footprint and support local economies. 🌸
So, next time you're picking out a bouquet, why not think green? 🍃
Let's keep the conversation blooming 🌷 👉 what are your thoughts on the environmental impact of flowers?
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