Smithers-Oasis UK Unveils Latest Big Green Plan
Smithers-Oasis UK, leading provider of floral design products, has proudly announced the latest update to their company sustainability plan. The Big Green Plan is a comprehensive document which outlines the company's dedication to reducing its environmental footprint while fostering a culture of eco-consciousness, both internally, and in the wider UK floral industry.
The latest update to The Big Green Plan provides a progress report detailing advancements made in 2023 towards the 22 sustainability goals outlined in the plan – goals which link back to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This transparent assessment showcases the company’s ongoing efforts to achieve its environmental objectives with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
In his introduction to the latest update of The Big Green Plan, Paul Southwick, Managing Director for Smithers-Oasis UK says: "The desire and determination to move forward with our sustainability plans remains as strong as ever. We all have a collective responsibility to do our bit, to make a difference, in whatever way we can. As leaders in our industry sector, we take this responsibility very seriously.”
The release of this latest update reaffirms Smithers-Oasis UK's position as a leader in sustainability within the floral industry. The document finishes with a call to action for stakeholders across the industry to reach out and get involved, showcasing the company’s desire to spread sustainability awareness and mobilise others in the UK floral industry.
You can download the full plan here but key highlights of The Big Green Plan 2023 include:
- Round up of activities at 2023 events including wholesaler open days, Fairtrade flower event in London and the Interflora World Cup in Manchester
- A new industry sustainability champion has completed the Business Sustainability Management course
- Better on-site waste management leading to high rates of recycling
- Work to design shrink wrap out of product retail packaging
- Commitments to evolving product ranges to focus on reusability, recyclability and biodegradability
- New sustainability credentials for FloraLife products, including recyclability and carbon neutrality
- First florists trying out water-saving techniques
- Winning ideas from employee suggestion scheme put into practice
- A continued commitment to educating on sustainability both internally and externally
The Big Green Plan is also available via the eco-floristry section on the OASIS® Floral Products UK website.
About Smithers-Oasis UK:
Smithers-Oasis is the inventor and manufacturer of OASIS® Floral Foam and wholesaler of floral sundries products in the UK, offering a wide range of innovative solutions for florists, including new technologies in design media for use in eco-floristry. Their range also features FloraLife Flower Care Products, OASIS® Spray Colours, Containers, Packaging and Accessories, and products are available through trusted wholesalers nationwide, as well as via their website oasisfloral.co.uk.
