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Sammy & Simon’s Tropical Wedding in Sri Lanka

27.09.17
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Did you know that traditional floral foam is still Did you know that traditional floral foam is still widely used in the floristry industry? ⁠ ⁠ Unfortunately, it is made from toxic microplastics and can’t be composted. Enter AgraWool Sideau, which is a natural, biodegradable alternative made from basalt rock fibre. ⁠ ⁠ Finding it's new home on Polka Dot Made, florists Tahnee from @thebotanicedit (formerly Miller Rose Botanic) and Donna from @thefreoflorist share their honest reviews of this eco-friendly floral foam substitute.⁠ ⁠ How does it hold water?⁠ ⁠ Is it easy to shape?⁠ ⁠ How do you dispose of it?⁠ ⁠ They share the real pros and cons of Sideau and what it means for sustainable floristry.⁠ ⁠ Read their full thoughts today via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Captured beautifully by @redeclectic⁠, this story first appeared on Mindfully Wed, and we’re so glad to now share it as part of Polka Dot Wedding.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @redeclectic⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A close-up of a florist’s hand with red-painted nails inserting a green flower stem into a brown block of AgraWool Sideau, a natural floral foam alternative, placed inside a white ceramic vase with scalloped edges. The eco-friendly foam block is made from basalt rock fibre and is used to securely hold flower stems for sustainable floral arrangements. The setup sits on a striped tablecloth, with a watering can blurred in the background, symbolising environmentally conscious, foam-free floristry practices.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview #WeddingTutorial #Tutorial #DIYTutorial #WeddingDIY #DIY #HandmadeWedding #Handmade #CraftTutorial #DIYWedding #WeddingBlog
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