Flower Shop Waste Reduction Checklist

Minimize floral waste & maximize shop profits! This Flower Shop Waste Reduction Checklist helps you track stem disposal, identify overstock, optimize ordering, and implement eco-friendly practices-saving money & reducing your environmental impact.

This Template was installed 4 times.

Floral Waste Management

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Strategies for minimizing floral waste and maximizing flower lifespan.

Daily Flower Waste (lbs)

Description of Flower Waste Sources

Flower Storage Method

Date of Last Waste Audit

Flower Types Most Frequently Discarded

Average Flower Lifespan (days)

Notes on Current Waste Management Practices

Composting & Recycling

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Processes for composting floral waste and recycling materials used in the shop.

Estimated Floral Waste (lbs/week)

Composting Method

Recyclable Materials

Composting Service Provider (if applicable)

Last Compost Bin/Recycling Container Check Date

Notes on Compost/Recycling Process & Challenges

Packaging Reduction

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Methods for reducing packaging materials and promoting sustainable alternatives.

Reduction Target (%)

Current Packaging Materials Used

Other Packaging Materials (if selected above)

Preferred Sustainable Alternatives

Supplier Documentation (Sustainable Packaging)

Notes on Implementation Challenges

Cost of Sustainable Packaging Alternatives (estimate)

Water Conservation

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Practices to minimize water usage in flower care and shop operations.

Watering Frequency (Days)

Water Usage per Day (Gallons)

Watering Method

Water Source

Notes on Water Quality

Rain Barrel Capacity (Gallons)

Energy Efficiency

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Steps to reduce energy consumption in the flower shop.

Current Thermostat Setting (Summer)

Target Thermostat Setting (Summer)

Average Daily Electricity Usage (kWh)

Lighting Type

Equipment Regularly Serviced?

Last HVAC Maintenance Date

Window Film Applied?

Supplier Sustainability

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Evaluating and selecting vendors with eco-friendly practices.

Do you require suppliers to have a sustainability policy?

Percentage of sustainably sourced flowers/supplies (estimate)

Which sustainability certifications do suppliers hold (select all that apply)?

Describe supplier's commitment to ethical labor practices.

Upload supplier's sustainability policy document (if available).

Does the supplier use environmentally friendly packaging?

Additional notes regarding supplier's sustainability practices.

Employee Training & Awareness

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Educating staff on waste reduction strategies and encouraging participation.

Introduction to Floral Waste Reduction

What types of waste are commonly generated in the shop?

Estimated percentage of floral waste reduced through proper care & storage (Target)

Best practices for flower hydration and storage to extend lifespan

How to handle and dispose of floral waste appropriately (Composting, Recycling)

Procedure for handling and cleaning reusable vases/containers.

Date of training completion.

Employee Signature confirming training.

Customer Engagement

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Informing customers about the shop's sustainability efforts and encouraging their participation.

Draft Message for Social Media about Sustainability

Offer for Customers Who Bring Their Own Vase?

Which Sustainability Topics to Highlight to Customers?

Link to Sustainability Page on Website (if applicable)

Date of Next Sustainability Campaign Launch

Inventory Management

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Optimizing flower ordering and storage to minimize spoilage.

Initial Rose Quantity

Rose Delivery Received

Tulip Quantity in Stock

Lily Quantity Sold (Yesterday)

Last Inventory Check Date

Flower Storage Conditions (Cool/Room Temp/Warm)

Notes on Flower Condition/Storage

Reusable Materials

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Promoting the use of reusable containers, ribbons, and other materials.

Ribbon Material

Vase Options

Number of Reusable Containers

Reusable Packaging Options Offered

Notes on Reusable Material Sourcing

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