This article found on The Professional Florist Newsletter really does make for interesting reading (http://www.professionalflorist.co.uk/article-207-going-green-without-going-into-the-red/) .
However, the government are helping supply energy friendly machinery to small businesses like photocopiers etc, but what about the thousands of florists up and down the length of the country who would like to stock more environmentally friendly products eg packaging and eco add ons but find them too highly priced. . . Will there be reduced pricing in the future for items like these that form an integral part of our trade? On another note, florist shops are usually old buildings with poor heating/ insulation. . . resulting in an often draughty, cold work environment. Not so wonderful for the fingers and toes of the florist, but certainly provides the right storage temperatures for flowers and foliage. Because of this Ive found many florists do not require chiller units for their stock. Should we not recieve reimbursement for the frost bite? ? :)
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