Flower Confidential
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers
Book • 2007
Amy Stewart's "Flower Confidential" delves into the hidden world of the global flower industry, revealing the surprising science, technology, and environmental impact behind the blooms we buy.
The book exposes the industry's reliance on pesticides, the long journeys flowers undertake, and the compromises made for aesthetics and longevity.
Stewart highlights the challenges of sustainability and ethical practices within the industry, prompting readers to reconsider their flower choices.
The book also explores the fascinating history and cultural significance of flowers, offering a unique perspective on their role in our lives.
Ultimately, "Flower Confidential" serves as a call for greater awareness and a more sustainable approach to flower consumption.
The book exposes the industry's reliance on pesticides, the long journeys flowers undertake, and the compromises made for aesthetics and longevity.
Stewart highlights the challenges of sustainability and ethical practices within the industry, prompting readers to reconsider their flower choices.
The book also explores the fascinating history and cultural significance of flowers, offering a unique perspective on their role in our lives.
Ultimately, "Flower Confidential" serves as a call for greater awareness and a more sustainable approach to flower consumption.
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Flower Trade, Climate Tech, Aquafaba
