Looking for a fresh idea to try to improve your business’s sustainability? Explore Sustainabloom’s monthly tips for the floral industry.

July 2026: Conduct a 1-Day Waste Audit

Keep a notepad nearby for one day and tally the items that end up in the trash at your business. Pay attention to common sources of waste, such as floral trimmings, damaged flowers, cardboard, plastic sleeves, buckets, or excess packaging. At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Which one of these could we realistically reduce, reuse, recycle, or replace?” 

You don’t have to solve every problem at once. Simply identifying your biggest sources of waste is a great first step and can help you prioritize where small changes will have the biggest impact. You may even discover materials that could be composted, recycled, or reused instead of going to the landfill. Pick just one area to improve this month.

Read more about plastics, composting, and circular economy in our Sustainabloom industry guides.  

June 2026: Ask One Supplier Question

Reach out to a supplier and ask about recycled content, packaging reduction, or other environmental initiatives. These conversations can help you learn about sustainability efforts already happening within your supply chain and identify opportunities to make more informed purchasing decisions. Even a single question can encourage greater transparency and show suppliers that sustainability matters to their customers.

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May 2026: Share Your Goals with Customers

People love hearing about the small changes businesses are making to be more sustainable. Talk openly about what you’re working toward and the steps you’re already taking, even if you’re still figuring it out as you go.

For example:
“We’re trying to cut down on the amount of floral waste that ends up in the landfill, so we added compost bins at each design station. We are working with a local composter to make sure this waste is handled responsibly and can be re-used as nutrients for future plants.”

You don’t have to be perfect to start the conversation. Invite customers into the conversation and show that small changes really do add up.

Get more ideas on how to share sustainability with customers: Communicating Environmental Sustainability Messaging to Your Consumers | Sustainabloom

April 2026: Reduce Single-Use Plastics

Review packaging materials such as sleeves, containers, and bags. Small substitutions like containers with recycled content or reduced sleeve thickness can lower total plastic use without affecting product quality.

Get more ideas from our Sustainabloom plastics guides.