FLOWER SHOP WASTE REDUCTION CHECKLIST

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--- FLORAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Daily Flower Waste (lbs)
[ ] Description of Flower Waste Sources
[ ] Flower Storage Method (Cool Room, Refrigeration, Room Temperature)
[ ] Date of Last Waste Audit
[ ] Flower Types Most Frequently Discarded (Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Alstroemeria)
[ ] Average Flower Lifespan (days)
[ ] Notes on Current Waste Management Practices

--- COMPOSTING & RECYCLING ---
[ ] Estimated Floral Waste (lbs/week)
[ ] Composting Method (On-site composting, Commercial composting service, Vermicomposting (worm composting), No composting currently)
[ ] Recyclable Materials (Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, Aluminum, Paper)
[ ] Composting Service Provider (if applicable)
[ ] Last Compost Bin/Recycling Container Check Date
[ ] Notes on Compost/Recycling Process & Challenges

--- PACKAGING REDUCTION ---
[ ] Reduction Target (%)
[ ] Current Packaging Materials Used (Plastic Wrap, Cardboard Boxes, Bubble Wrap, Cellophane, Ribbon (plastic), Floral Foam, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Other Packaging Materials (if selected above)
[ ] Preferred Sustainable Alternatives (Biodegradable Floral Foam, Recycled Cardboard Boxes, Paper-Based Ribbons, Compostable Wrapping, Reusable Containers, No Wrapping/Minimalist Presentation)
[ ] Supplier Documentation (Sustainable Packaging)
[ ] Notes on Implementation Challenges
[ ] Cost of Sustainable Packaging Alternatives (estimate)

--- WATER CONSERVATION ---
[ ] Watering Frequency (Days)
[ ] Water Usage per Day (Gallons)
[ ] Watering Method (Hand Watering, Drip Irrigation, Automated Sprinkler System)
[ ] Water Source (Municipal Water, Rainwater Harvesting, Well Water)
[ ] Notes on Water Quality
[ ] Rain Barrel Capacity (Gallons)

--- ENERGY EFFICIENCY ---
[ ] Current Thermostat Setting (Summer)
[ ] Target Thermostat Setting (Summer)
[ ] Average Daily Electricity Usage (kWh)
[ ] Lighting Type (Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, LED)
[ ] Equipment Regularly Serviced? (HVAC, Refrigeration Units, Lighting Fixtures, Other Equipment)
[ ] Last HVAC Maintenance Date
[ ] Window Film Applied? (Yes, No)

--- SUPPLIER SUSTAINABILITY ---
[ ] Do you require suppliers to have a sustainability policy? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Percentage of sustainably sourced flowers/supplies (estimate)
[ ] Which sustainability certifications do suppliers hold (select all that apply)? (Fair Trade Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Organic Certification, B Corp Certification, None)
[ ] Describe supplier's commitment to ethical labor practices.
[ ] Upload supplier's sustainability policy document (if available).
[ ] Does the supplier use environmentally friendly packaging? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Additional notes regarding supplier's sustainability practices.

--- EMPLOYEE TRAINING & AWARENESS ---
[ ] Introduction to Floral Waste Reduction
[ ] What types of waste are commonly generated in the shop? (Floral waste (stems, leaves, flowers), Packaging materials (cardboard, plastic), Water, Energy, Compostable materials)
[ ] 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) (Composting, Recycling, Proper Disposal)
[ ] Procedure for handling and cleaning reusable vases/containers.
[ ] Date of training completion.
[ ] Employee Signature confirming training.

--- CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT ---
[ ] Draft Message for Social Media about Sustainability
[ ] Offer for Customers Who Bring Their Own Vase? (Discount, Small Gift, None, Other)
[ ] Which Sustainability Topics to Highlight to Customers? (Composting, Recycling, Local Sourcing, Reduced Packaging, Water Conservation)
[ ] Link to Sustainability Page on Website (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Next Sustainability Campaign Launch

--- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] 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) (Cool, Room Temp, Warm)
[ ] Notes on Flower Condition/Storage

--- REUSABLE MATERIALS ---
[ ] Ribbon Material (Organic Cotton, Recycled Satin, Jute, Traditional Polyester)
[ ] Vase Options (Customer-Provided, Rental, Shop-Owned Reusable)
[ ] Number of Reusable Containers
[ ] Reusable Packaging Options Offered (Cloth Bags, Paper Wrap (Recycled), Returnable Glass Jars, None)
[ ] Notes on Reusable Material Sourcing

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