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ProFlorist Impact / Technology designed with resources in mind
Floristry can be kinder to the planet.
ProFlorist helps florists work more responsibly.
Digital workflows can help flower shops reduce waste, use less paper and organise deliveries more efficiently.
Digital tools
Less flower waste
Stock, recipes and availability can help florists plan how to use flowers they already have.
Local organisation
Smarter journeys
Delivery areas and coordination can help flower shops avoid unnecessary journeys.
Digital workflows
Less paper
Orders, instructions and photographs in one digital workflow can reduce the need for printed copies.
Encouraged practice
More responsible packaging
We encourage packaging suited to the product, fewer unnecessary materials and reusable or recyclable options.
Development direction
Greater transparency
We aim to develop tools for origin, suppliers, certifications, materials and waste records.
Development direction
Reuse, not only recycling
We are exploring reusable packaging and container loops between suppliers and flower shops. These features are not yet available.
Less waste. Fewer kilometres. Smarter floristry.
ProFlorist Impact. Technology that can help flower shops reduce waste and work more efficiently.
Features depend on the plan, configuration and use. The benefits describe aims and possibilities, not measured or guaranteed environmental results. ProFlorist Impact is an initiative, not a certification.