We
believe in
Kindness
Responsibility
Artistry
Each of
our endeavors be it big or small is guided by these three principles. We strive
to create a beautiful experience for our customers that touches the soul. It is
important to us that our clients are treated the way we would like to be
treated. We come from a place of compassion, caring and positive energy and
infuse these principles into our work with our clients and our creations.
Our
designs are unique, sculptural, elegant and timeless. Inspired by nature, by
architecture and by mid- century design we are committed to using materials of
only the highest quality while being both ethically and environmentally
responsible in our approach. We believe it our responsibility to be an active
participant in making a positive impact in how we interact with our clients, in
how we inspire with our design and in how we treat and respect our environment
and the gifts it allots us.
We
believe in the practice of "paying it forward." While the concept may seem
simple, the outcome can change the world. Practicing the "pay it forward"
principle will make you alert to unexpected kindness from strangers towards you.
You may find yourself becoming more grateful for everyday kindness and
consideration from people you don't even know and that unexpected feeling of
goodness will lighten your step and put a smile on your face!
BE
RESPONSIBLE
The
flower industry has a huge impact on both the environment and humanity. One
would think the act and love of growing flowers would be conducted by those with
a great love of the planet and the people on it. Unfortunately, like most
industries there are both type of growers, ones that have little consideration
for the labor force or for the environment but rather whose sole focus is to
produce high volume at the lowest cost to their bottom line, versus ethical
growers whose love of the environment and their fellow coworkers resonates with
the practices they adopt and the quality of product they produce.
We
have made a mindful choice to stay clear of unethical growers and to choose to
work with for our collection only premier locally and organically grown flowers
and plant material as well as only the Leading Veriflora growers for our imports
with conscious goal to do all that we can to be an active participant in
protecting the environment, being socially responsible and improving conditions
for the labour force in this industry as well as providing the best possible
product available for us to work with.
To
reduce our footprint without limiting diverse selections we allocate a
proportionate share of our purchases to locally and organically grown
product in support of the Pick Ontario program. A program designed to practice
the philosophy of supporting local growers and local economy within the 100-mile
diet movement that was founded in BC. When weather permits we also grow a
selection of seasonal botanical greens and flowers in Stouffville Ontario.
As an
engaged member of this industry in the goal to make a sustainable world while
being both socially and ethically responsible we ensure all our floral and plant
products purchased for our studio that are not locally grown are Veriflora,
Fair Trade, Certified Bloom Check, Sierra Eco, or Rainforest Alliance
certified. These are the eco-labeling systems from the agricultural industry
regarding sustainability and ethical certification. In supporting these growers
we are supporting farmers who are taking care of the environment and the labour
force within the industry.
For
example elements of the Veriflora program include the following:
sustainable crop
productions
ecosystem protection
resource conservation
and energy efficiency
waste management
fair labour practices
product quality
safety
community benefits.
As
part of our philosophy to be an eco-minded contributor we limit our use to only
local, organic certified or certified fair trade throughout our design process.
These facilities are independently inspected by third party inspectors on a
regular basis to ensure they conform to both the social and environmental
standards. Together we strive to continually improve our environment and our
social standard.
Our
in store policy is to produce as little waste as possible for landfill, with the
least amount of impact on the environment. With that in mind all of the
Chocolate Tulip's organic waste is composted, and our recyclables are separated
for the blue bin. Our shipping boxes used at events etc. are meticulously
collected and reused and we encourage our clients to bring back any boxes or
water tubes they have for recycling. In addition we use biodegradable
cellophane, floral foam, in addition to paper bags produced from recycled
material. On average we produce less than one bag of garbage a year that will go
in landfill.
Our
cooler produces through humidity H2O from which we are able to water
our plants. In the warm months the water from the vases in the cooler is used
for the exterior planters. Deliveries are conducted through our floral courier
service. A service that is shared in the community to group deliveries together
in an area for a more eco friendly delivery method. We are a full service
eco-friendly floral design studio.
We
believe every act to give back, to be grateful for our environment and all its
gifts, to bring joy and kindness is a responsibility
that we cannot ignore. We believe every act of kindness and thoughtfulness we do
today will be paid forward to help better someone's else day and we infuse our
designs and creativity with these principles endeavoring to create a lasting
impression that will touch the spirit.
Philosophy
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