Why it Matters
Reducing Floral Waste
Every year, over 10 million tons of floral waste are generated globally, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. Event flowers are often discarded within 24–48 hours, even though they remain fresh and usable. By promoting flower donation, we can repurpose these blooms, giving them a second life while simultaneously supporting community initiatives. This effort helps to reduce floral waste and keeps more organic materials out of landfills.
The Hidden Cost of Beauty
A typical wedding can lead to 400-600 pounds of waste, with 15-20% of that being floral arrangements. Major events, galas, and corporate functions often discard hundreds of perfectly usable floral stems after just one evening, contributing to the problem of floral waste. Most of these flowers end up in landfills, where they produce methane emissions during decomposition. At Beneficent Blossoms, we believe in community support by giving these blooms a second chance through flower donation, transforming what would be waste into a source of joy and healing.
Our Sustainable Impact
Our Sustainable Impact
We rescue hundreds of stems each year from being thrown away, helping to reduce floral waste while also lowering the carbon footprint of event floral design. Our efforts are supported by community support as we use recycled and donated containers like vases, jars, mugs, and baskets, which keeps packaging waste out of the landfill. With the help of local volunteers and partners, we minimize transportation emissions by focusing on community-based redistribution. By redirecting just one day's worth of flower donations, we can brighten the week for dozens of seniors, patients, or shelter residents, all while making a meaningful environmental difference.
Our Partners
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Beneficent Blossoms is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
EIN: 39-3182698
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