Sustainability Brochure - OASIS® NatureSource™ Floral Foam

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NatureSource floral foam

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NatureSource™ Floral Foam

A milestone on our journey to a sustainable future is our new productline OASIS® NatureSource™ Floral Foam, the world‘s first floral foam, which contains 20 % biobased renewable resources*.

The long-term replacement of fossil and finite raw materials and thus the research of renewable resources is of increasing importance. The long-term reduction of these raw materials supports the reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gases, toxins and waste.

With this product range Smithers-Oasis sets a clear signal and a great contribution to be an active part of this process. Let us together make our contribution to more environmental awareness and sustainability.

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20 % biobased renewable resources*

Advantages:

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Same characteristics as the usual green OASIS® IDEAL Maxlife foral foam

Good absorbency and water retention

Highest quality product

The brown color tone can be used as a good contrast / depth effect comparable to OASIS® BLACK Floral Foam

* referring to DIN EN ISO 14021 this product contains 20 % biobased ingredients; DIN EN 16785-1 certifies 13 % biobased carbon, tested by TÜV Rheinland

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE RESPECT – DO GOOD! You and Smithers-Oasis - together for a sustainable future of the floristry industry. We assess our product portfolio responsibly and honestly and provide you with solutions to combine breathtaking floristry with a sustainable lifestyle. Let us together secure the future for future generations!

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we provide you with products that do not have to be limited to a single use

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We took action, we take action & we will take action!

We live the concept of corporate social responsibility for sustainable corporate management. This includes the voluntary consideration of social, ecological and economic sustainability aspects We took action ! - What we have done so far

Everyone should internalize „DO GOOD!“ because you can make the difference and initiate change! We do not answer any trend, we have already started to adjust our basic attitude years ago.

DO GOOD!

Social – People:

Ecological - Planet:

The well-being of our employees is particularly important to us. For example, employees of our company have the opportunity to use the Grünstadt swimming pool free of charge. Happy family celebrations serve for the pleasure and appreciation of the work of all employees.

In addition, we are happy about every opportunity to support the floristry industry. Sponsoring of florists and floristic schools as well as the cooperation with the FDF and other decision makers.

Also the smallest ones profit from our actions and learn early to handle the wonderful material „flower“. Once a year we organize the so-called „Kids Day“ for the children of our employees.

We have already done a lot to meet the requirements of green production. All white lacquered cardboard was replaced by brown cardboard. We have also converted our lighting system to LED with motion sensor to save energy. Our product management is continuously working on making our products even more environmentally friendly.

Economic - Prosperity: Together for the future of our industry: Material and project-related support of the floriculture industry is our daily business. Our marketing approaches are designed to help secure the future of the company and the industry.

We take action! - We are currently working on this Current projects:

Development of new products with multiple use.

How can we save energy and how can we improve the way each employee/our company handles energy resources?

Development of a broad expertise on sustainability and its dissemination: Educating our employees and customers about sustainability and what it means to us.

Every new idea and every new product is examined from a sustainability perspective during the planning phase.

Introduction of an online column for regular updates. Look online at:

www,oasisfloral.com/sustainability/

We will take action! - This is what we will do in the future Core targets: We want to support the floristry industry in achieving sustainable goals.

Honest evaluation and if necessary modification of our products.

Reduction of plastic and waste in general.

To be open to best practices from other Smithers-Oasis units or other companies in order to constantly learn and develop The well-being of our employees should continue to be our top priority in the future - which is why we would like to introduce further healthpromoting approaches and always appreciate the work of everyone.

Sustainability is not an answer to a trend, it is an adapted basic attitude, which we will pursue with responsibility.

Internalization and dissemination of the guiding principle REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE RESPECT

We label for you - all labels at a glance!

A neutral and transparent quality mark with regard to the proportion of bio-based carbon and product quality facilitates the search for resource-saving products. By using the „DIN-Geprüft“ mark, we document that we use biobased raw materials and that we undergo regular monitoring.

The FSC seal of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guarantees that the wood used comes from sustainable and environmentally friendly forest management. The label can be found on wood and paper products.

„OK compost“ products consist of biodegradable materials and are compostable. The certification is based on the European standard EN 13432.

The original FAIRTRADE Mark has always stood for fairly produced and fairly traded products. It also means the product is fully traceable from farm to shelf. This Mark with an arrow is used on products with multiple ingredients. All the ingredients that are available under Fairtrade conditions have to be Fairtrade.

Products we are proud of OASIS® NatureSource™ Ziegel from 20 % biobased material*

OASIS® BLACK BIOLIT® Planting Bowls made from 100% recycled paper compostable & biodegradable

OASIS® BIOLIT® Products carpet pad made of 100% pressed recycled paper

Papercompound bases different products on a base out of composite paper material

Alternative Plug-In-Aids Kenzan Hand-Made and reusable

Metall Vases reusable * referring to DIN EN ISO 14021 this product contains 20 % biobased ingredients; DIN EN 16785-1 certifies 13 % biobased carbon, tested by TÜV Rheinland

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