If you have ever taken a floral design class, chances are you will have come across floral foam. Often in the form of a lightweight green brick, once soaked in water it acts as a foundation in which to create a vast range of different designs, and it serves as a water source for your blooms. Unfortunately, it is also incredibly harmful to the environment.
I trained as a florist eight years ago at a prestigious London flower school, and I was taught how to arrange into foam. The environmental issues were not discussed, even such a short time ago. Since then, however, there has been a monumental shift in awareness about the environmental pitfalls that come with using floral foam, and a big movement towards more sustainable floristry practices. Just search #nofloralfoam on Instagram and you'll see what I mean.
