“Cut flowers, this ephemeral art that adorns our interiors, sometimes hide a very dark reality for our environment and our health. Indeed, a simple bouquet can contain up to fifteen chemicals, some of which are potentially dangerous for those who grow them and for those who buy them. But then, how can we reconcile the beauty of cut flowers with respect for the earth and the humans around them?
This is where an innovative and necessary initiative comes in, that of the Fleurs d’Halage association, located near Paris. By combining employment and soil protection, this association offers a virtuous approach to the cultivation of cut flowers. By favoring practices that respect the environment and health, Fleurs d’Halage is part of an approach to repairing the earth and human beings.
The cultivation of cut flowers can indeed be a real lever for sustainable development, provided that responsible production methods are adopted. By promoting short circuits, limiting the use of chemicals and favoring local varieties, it is possible to reduce the environmental impact of this activity and preserve biodiversity.
But more than just an ecological issue, the cultivation of cut flowers can also have a positive social impact. By offering stable and rewarding jobs, as proposed by the Fleurs d’Halage association, it contributes to social inclusion and the promotion of local know-how. An opportunity to seize to repair the links between man and nature, and to give meaning to our consumption practices.
Thus, repairing the earth and humans through the cultivation of cut flowers is possible. By adopting responsible and united approaches, we can transform an often criticized practice into a vector of positive change. It is time to rethink our relationship with nature and reinvent our production methods to preserve our environment and our health. Cut flowers could well become the symbol of a transition to a more sustainable and united world.”