Compostable wrap - A perfect choice sustainable option for florists
As the demand for eco-friendly product continues to grow we’ve been keeping a close eye on what available and best to offer you. One solution that has grabbed our attention is compostable wrap – and for good reason. Its not just its environmental credentials that are attractive but the fact that it offer practical benefits. Its versatility makes it perfect to gift-wrap your bouquets and so much more, whilst it’s unique texture and range of colours complement the natural beauty of the flowers, adding an extra touch of elegance in a very sustainable way.
In this article, I’ll be diving deeper into the compostable wrap that’s gaining traction in the industry. We appreciate you have so many options when it comes to gift wrapping, but in the ever-evolving world of floristry, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and fully aware of the options available to you. That’s why within this article we’ll provide you with all the details you need to make an informed decision on whether it’s time to make a seamless sustainable switch to compostable wrap or have it in reserve for the essential times when using plant-based materials that break down naturally, leaving no harmful residue is the only option. Let’s begin…
About Compostable Wrap
You’ve already heard that this is an eco-friendly sustainable option for your gift wrapping.
As the name suggests it’s 100% compostable. It’s perfect if you’d like to reduce your use of plastics and have a alternative to paper on hand. Unlike traditional plastic-based wraps, this compostable wrap is made from plant-based materials that break down naturally, leaving behind no harmful residue. Whilst it’s not fully waterproof, the wrap is far more rigid and durable than paper. It’ll easily withstand being wet without you having to worry that it’ll tear, damage, or generally start looking scruffy. Whilst it gives a good amount of resistance, It has a soft texture and it’s pliable and easy to work with. Its versatility allows it to be used not only for gift-wrapping bouquets, but also for a variety of other uses within your business.
- Eco-friendly bouquet wrap
- Decomposes in soil within 28 days
- Composed of pine and eucalyptus fibres
- Certified home compostable
- Complies with UNI EN ISO 20200 / BS EN 14045:2003
- Plastic free
- Made in Italy
- Soft texture
- Pliable and easy to work with
- Choice of colours
Compostable Wrap Details
Sold
Per Roll
Length
9 metres long
Width
51cm wide
Other Information
Disposal & Packaging:
Wrap – Home compostable, or dispose of in general waste
Inner cardboard tube – Recyclable
Paper label – Recyclable
Who Makes Compostable bouquet wrap?
Oasis Flora Products
All Your Eco Questions Answered
You customers could pose a questions about this sustainable products at any time, perhaps you or your team may be wondering about things yourself. In these FAQs we aim to pre-empt every question.
What is it made from?
It’s composed of pine and eucalyptus fibres
What happens if it gets wet?
Whilst it’s not waterproof, it will give an amount of resistance to water, certainly, more than paper. However, if you get the reel wet, do dry it as soon as you can. The guidance on storing the product is to avoid high humidity levels and direct sunlight.
I know the product is eco, but what about the packaging?
It has an inner cardboard tube which is fully recyclable. It also has a paper label, which is also able to be recycled. Both of these items can be recycled in paper recycling (dependant on the rules in your local area).
What is exactly meant by biodegradable?
Biodegradable refers to a product breaking down into natural elements, carbon dioxide, and water vapor by the organisms in an ecosystem like bacteria and fungi
How can you dispose of the compostable wrap?
Oasis Floral the company behind this products suggest the wrap can be home composted, or disposed of in general waste. However, (Whilst it will differs per country and even per county, and it’s worth you or your suggest your customers check with their local council) it’s safe to say you can tell your customers they can throw it away in the green bin together with the leaves and cut stems. Although due to it’s look it maybe that they’ll need to tell their bin men and women that they have disposed of it correctly.
Who says it’s compostable?
There are strict requirements for a product to meet ‘compostable’ standards, these are set out in the European standard EN 13432. This wrap is certified according to this standard.
How long will it take to completely degrade?
Oasis Floral Products have said it decomposes in soil within 28days. The legal requirement to meet the ‘compostable standards’ say it must disintegrate after 12 weeks (at that point no more than 10% of the wrap fragments will be larger than 2mm). The wrap must completely biodegrade after six months. (That means that 90 percent or more of the material will have been converted to CO2. The remaining share is converted into water and biomass – i.e. valuable compost. without any negative effect on the composting process).
You can find more details about the standards for composability HERE.
Has Oasis floral’s compostable wrap met all the ‘compostable’ requirements?
Actually, they have surpassed the legal requirements. The wrap was shown to be 92% biodegradable in testing, higher than the target value of 90%.
Are there any other special requirements a product must meet to meet to legal standards and become ‘compostable’?
The material will compost under high temperatures (>65 degrees Celsius). Compostable wrap composts in a maximum of 12 weeks, which is just as long as an orange or a banana peel.
There are so many aspects about environmentally friendly products that we may not really consider. Whilst we hope we’ve tackled any questions and queries about this sustainable eco product, we’d really like to make this information as comprehensive as possible. With that in mind, if you have further questions, do get in touch at Westflor we always want to help as much as possible and would be happy to research and add more details as necessary.
In a (Sustainable) Nutshell
There you have it – you’re now armed with all the information, insights and guidance to confidently use this product and know you won’t be compromising on the quality or the aesthetics of your gift wrapping. You’ll be able to not only satisfy the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, but simply make the switch with little change in your procedures. So ask yourself – is now the time to make the witch and lead the charge towards a green future in your business? If so why wait, select it from our stock of today. You can find it within our sundries categories or by search through all our Sustainable Products.
