- Long term efficiencies can outweigh upfront costs: Cork Flower Studio’s switch to glass vases had an initial cost, but the efficiencies the move produced was significant.
- Sustainable actions can increase your customer base: Cork Flower Studio saw an increased demand due to their move away from plastic packaging. Customers are more environmentally aware and appreciate being offered options to make a greener choice.
Cork Flower Studio, LEO Green for Micro Programme
Key takeouts
Cork Flower Studio is an ambassador for the Green for Micro programme through the Local Enterprise Office in Cork. The key concerns for their business were the amount of packaging they were producing in presenting their floral bouquets, the inefficiency of vehicle deliveries, and the waste they were producing from their café, even with compostable cups. They switched to glass vases for their bouquets, saving 7 hours per week in staff hours. They have moved to doing deliveries with cargo bikes, saving a huge amount of time as well as €1040 per year in fuel costs. They have also saved 50% on coffee cup costs by switching to reusable cups.
Cork Flower Studio
Cork Flower Studio, LEO Green for Micro Programme
The climate emergency can seem like such an overwhelming problem. As business owners we really shouldn’t underestimate the impact we can have.
Justine Looney
Cork Flower Studio