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Since its launch, Sustainabloom has become the go-to sustainability education resource for the floral community, uniting industry members and businesses to advance environmental, social, and economic progress.  Together, in collaboration with researchers at North Carolina State University, Sustainabloom has created a foundation of knowledge, tools, and inspiration that’s transforming how floriculture businesses think about sustainability.  With the help from industry experts, researchers, and industry partners, Sustainabloom has grown into a thriving hub for sustainability education. Our Founding Supporters helped pave the way for this work, and now we are calling on all floral businesses to help support future Sustainabloom efforts. Every dollar contributed to Sustainabloom goes directly toward creating free, high-quality, research-backed resources accessible to everyone, and we’ve already made…

Sustainabloom Releases Three New Guides Focusing on Social Sustainability

Sustainabloom, a program from the American Floral Endowment, is pleased to announce the release of three new comprehensive guides designed to help the industry understand the role and importance of social sustainability. These new guides, developed by researchers at NC State University, offer valuable insights into key areas such as employee continued education, health benefits, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.“By sharing new research and knowledge on these key areas of social sustainability, these guides are designed to empower employers in creating a healthier, more engaged, and diverse workforce in the floriculture industry,” said Dr. Melinda Knuth, one of Sustainabloom’s researchers from NC State University.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Employee Sustainability GuideThis guide explores the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shares…

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