How Floral Angels Helps Cut Down on Flower Waste
Floral Angels is a London-based charity that repurposes flowers from events, weddings, and retailers, transforming them into bouquets for hospices, elderly care homes, shelters, and other community organizations. By doing so, they help reduce waste in the floral industry while bringing joy to people who might not otherwise receive flowers.
How Floral Angels Reduces Flower Waste
1. Collection of Donated Flowers
Floral Angels collaborates with event planners, florists, hotels, and retailers to collect flowers that would otherwise be discarded. Donations are dropped off at their designated collection point, ensuring that blooms are saved from landfill.
2. Repurposing Process
Volunteers carefully sort through the donated flowers, removing any wilted or unusable blooms. They then restyle the remaining flowers into beautiful new arrangements, extending their lifespan and minimizing waste. These bouquets are then distributed to various community groups, spreading kindness and sustainability at the same time.
3. Educational Workshops
Beyond redistributing flowers, Floral Angels promotes sustainability through workshops and demonstrations. These events educate florists, event planners, and the general public on the benefits of recycling and repurposing flowers, encouraging more sustainable practices in the floral industry.
Collaborations Enhancing Waste Reduction
Floral Angels partners with a range of organizations to maximize their impact. Some of their key collaborators include:
Pinstripes & Peonies, which provides workspace and a significant portion of the flowers used in repurposed arrangements.
Petal to the Metal, a London-based florist that donates unsold blooms.
Wild at Heart, which contributes surplus flowers to support Floral Angels’ mission.
Through these partnerships and their dedicated volunteer network, Floral Angels not only cuts down on flower waste but also fosters a sense of community, ensuring that discarded flowers bring happiness to those who need it most.
