Our Sustainability Commitment
At Edible Blooms, we believe thoughtful gifting can be good for people and kinder to the planet too.
Since 2005, we've been creating gifts designed to make people smile, and sustainability has become an increasingly important part of how we design, package and deliver them. Since beginning our sustainability programme in 2016, we've continued to look for better alternatives to traditional gifting materials — without compromising the beautiful presentation our gifts are known for.
From recyclable bouquet bases and recycled paper bouquet sticks to reusable gift boxes and signature tins, we are continually looking for ways to reduce waste and give our packaging a second life.
We know there is always more we can do, and sustainability is an ongoing journey. Here are some of the ways Edible Blooms is working towards more responsible gifting.
Recyclable and Reusable Gift Packaging
- We proudly use custom designed cardboard bases to create the shapes of our amazing bouquets which you can flatpack into your standard domestic recycle bins #nofloralfoam.
No floral foam
Unlike traditional flower arrangements, our chocolate bouquets don't require floral foam. Our custom-designed cardboard bouquet bases can be flattened and placed in your standard household recycling.
Recyclable Chocolate Bouquet Materials
We love the idea that the packaging doesn't have to end when the gift is opened. Our signature Edible Blooms tins are designed to be completely reusable and can find a second life as storage containers, office organisers, plant pots and more.
- cardboard bases
- recycled paper sticks
- recyclable petals
- no floral foam
- Printing materials are carbon offset and we only use environmentally friendly ink. Wherever possible we also only print on 100% recycled paper stocks.
- Our patented bloom holders are not only refillable (yes, that means 100% reusable!), they are produced using biodegradable additives in their production process.
- In 2022 we're in the process of phasing out our petals used in our bouquet designs to be 100% recyclable. Currently all green and red bouquets have transitioned to this product and the remainder of our range will continue to move across over the coming months.
Working With Suppliers Who Take Sustainability Seriously
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Lindt & Sprüngli.
Sustainability is an integral part of their business principles and strategy plays a key role in ensuring long-term success.Learn more about Lindt & Sprüngli commitment to sustainable resourcing, their farming program, and the preservation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
- Chocolatier
Chocolatier creates our star and heart-shaped chocolates, and speckles. They are members of Rainforest Alliance, an organisation working to ensure the sustainable and ethical production of cocoa around the world,find out more
Gift Boxes Made to Be Reused
Our premium hamper boxes are designed with a second life in mind. Once the treats have been enjoyed, the boxes can be reused for storage around the home or office. They can also be flattened and stored when they're not needed.
- Edible Blooms signature tinware is completely reusable – they can be found in many offices throughout the globe as a pen container, and as display pots in gardens and homes.
A Gift That's Designed to Be Enjoyed — Not Left in a Cupboard
We believe one of the simplest ways to make gifting more thoughtful is to give something people can actually enjoy and share.
Chocolate, gourmet treats and other edible gifts don't become another item someone needs to store or find a home for. They're made to be enjoyed, shared and remembered.
Here is one way thoughtful gifting can avoid unnecessary long-term clutter.
If you have any further suggestions on how we can improve our environmental footprint, drop us a line at auckland@edibleblooms.co.nz We would love to hear from you!