Berkeley

Flowers & Floral Trimmings

Compost

Instructions

Remove plastic or rubber bands and toss the flowers in the green cart.

Alternatives

Opt for Certified Organic or Fair Trade flowers or pick up seasonal flowers from a local florist or farmer's market. You can also make your own arrangement from your garden or yard, if possible.

Facts

In eastern Africa, flowers account for more than 10% of total exports, second only to tea. The global flower market has a massive carbon footprint on the planet, between the pesticides used to grow plants, cut them, and keep them cool as they ship them across the world.