Some 250 million red roses will land in the arms of Americans on Valentine’s Day. Depending on where they’re grown and purchased, the flowers could also have a big carbon footprint—all wrapped in a non-recyclable plastic sheath. 🌹

By managing editor Adrienne Mason.

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Are You Giving Flowers with a Side of Plastic? | Hakai Magazine

A flower arrangement delivers all sorts of messages, but it can also deliver plastic waste to our environment, especially when it includes floral foam.

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