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Lighting The Way To Sustainbility

New SustainaGuides on Lighting and Water Conservation Now Available

Three new guides have been added to the growing lineup of resources provided by Sustainabloom to help simplify the area of floriculture sustainability and support industry members in adopting practical, research-based solutions. The new Lighting and Water Conservation guides join an extensive collection of SustainaGuides available through the Sustainabloom website, developed by the American Floral Endowment (AFE). These new additions continue Sustainabloom’s mission to make sustainability approachable for all segments of the floral industry through clear, data-driven insights and actionable strategies. Lighting Guide for Growers & Suppliers Lighting plays a key role in both plant production and workplace functionality. Sustainabloom’s Lighting guide explores how greenhouse and facility lighting can be optimized to improve plant growth, employee well-being, and energy efficiency.…

“Clean Driven Logistics” at Armellini Logistics

Armellini Logistics is proud to be celebrating their 80th Anniversary this year. Although they have enjoyed a rich history, they are always planning ahead and sustainability is part of their plan. Their sustainability program is titled “Clean Driven Logistics”. Armellini Logistics is an EPA SmartWay Partner. They enjoy a ranking of 1 (1 = lowest CO2 and NOx emissions vs. 5 = highest CO2 and NOx emissions). They have a Florida DEP approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and provide training to employees on the importance of clean water and pollution prevention. The terminal managers are certified in stormwater management. In 2024, they recycled 370 tires through a local vendor. Recycled tires can be used in a number of…

Growing Greener Together

AFE Connects the Floriculture Industry with Sustainability Through Comprehensive Research Guides, Expert Resources  For over six decades, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has represented the entire floral community, providing and sharing free resources to everyone, thanks to the generosity of donors. As the industry’s leading charitable organization, AFE receives and collects donations to invest them, generating funding that advances floriculture through research, education, and special programming. Recently, the Endowment began a new project that aims to further that growth, this time focusing on helping industry members approach and become more actionable with sustainability. Sustainabloom is a research-driven program created to provide in-depth guides and resources about sustainability developed by top researchers in the field. The information is housed efficiently within our…

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