Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Gen Z, Millennials Choose Sustainable Flowers
Some young people are choosing to grow their own flowers or buy local ones for their weddings instead of buying flowers that are flown in from far away.
This helps the environment because it reduces the amount of pollution caused by transporting flowers.
Emily Day, a bride in Canada, grew her own flowers in her front yard and used them for her wedding.
She said they were just as beautiful as store-bought flowers and cost much less.
Growing flowers locally also supports small farmers and helps protect the environment.
Some flower shops are also starting to use more sustainable practices, like composting flowers after events.
However, not everyone is willing to pay more for local flowers, and many people still prefer cheaper imported flowers.
Emily Day grew her own flowers for her October wedding in Calgary, Canada, saving money and reducing environmental impact.
Gen Z and millennials are increasingly choosing sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers for weddings and special events.
Imported flowers contribute significantly to carbon emissions due to transportation and monoculture farming practices.
Local and small-scale farmers are generally more sustainable because their flowers don't travel as far and they use practices attuned to the local environment.
Some flower shops are adopting sustainable practices, such as sourcing locally, avoiding non-biodegradable materials, and composting flowers after events.
- Who
- Emily Day, a bride in Calgary, Canada, and other Gen Z and millennial couples.
- What
- Choosing sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers for weddings and special events.
- When
- Emily Day grew her flowers from March to her October wedding.
- Where
- Calgary, Canada, and other locations where local and seasonal flowers are available.
- Why
- To reduce the environmental impact of the global flower industry, which involves significant carbon emissions from transportation and monoculture farming practices.
- Primary Category
- CULTURE
- Secondary Category
- WEDDINGS
- Tertiary Category
- SUSTAINABILITY
- Quaternary Category
- FLOWERS
- Bride's Name
- Emily Day
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Flowers Used
- Yarrow, feverfew, strawflowers, statice, echinops, tansy