Sustainable Felt Flowers

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holidays, Graduations, Just Because; almost every occasion merits a fresh bouquet of flowers to heighten the sense of celebration with their bright colors and unique shapes. Flowers are, simply put, beautiful and play a massive role in celebrations world wide. 

But at what cost? As much beauty as they provide, fresh flowers are temporary. Depending on the individual variety of the flowers, typically a fresh arrangement lasts about a week. Yet this ephemeral quality does not seem to hamper the flourishing of the floral industry. According to Market Research, the highly fragmented United States industry brings in approximately $5 billion in annual revenue. 

But what does it take to create a massive floral industry? Flowers that are normally imported and use about 400,000 hectares of land used just for flower growth. These global exports include prepared cut flowers and flower buds used in bouquets and decor. About 75% of flowers that are sold within the U.S. come from Ecuador and Colombia, their imports contributing largely to the ever-growing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. 

Bark’s Bundles tells a different story. Our Eco-Friendly Fair Trade Felt Flowers are hand made and sourced from Nuptse Craft, a company committed to sustainability and ethical practices. Embracing eco-friendly materials and production methods, the craft ensures minimal environmental impact while supporting local communities and preserving traditional livelihoods. This commitment underscores Nuptse Craft's dedication not only to quality and innovation but also to responsible stewardship of resources.We are able to produce customizable Felt Flower Arrangements and bouquets while removing the land and irrigation required with producing fresh flowers. 

The American Society of Agronomy has highlighted the problematic nature of single land use and its contribution to salinated and nutrient depleted soil, destruction of previous ecosystems, and reduction of biodiversity in areas of specified land use. 

Bark’s Bundles has created a system that is independent of land use, one that does not directly harm the environment through production of our product. Bark’s Bundles is a social enterprise that will prove ever-important in a climate where focus on sustainability is as crucial as ever.