Why We Don't Use Conventional Floral Foam — And What We Use Instead

A small choice that makes a big difference.

When you receive a bouquet from BLOM Local, a lot of thought has gone into it — far beyond which flowers to choose or how to arrange them. One of the decisions we feel strongly about is something you might never have considered: floral foam.

That familiar green block used by most florists to hold stems in place? We don't use it. Here's why.

What's Wrong With Conventional Floral Foam?

Traditional green floral foam looks innocent enough, but it's one of the floristry industry's best-kept dirty secrets.

It's made from petroleum-based synthetic plastic — the same family of materials as single-use plastics — and it never truly breaks down. Every block ever produced still exists somewhere on this planet.

Here's what happens when it's used:

• Microplastics shed into the water and soil with every use, eventually entering ecosystems and the food chain
• Toxic dust is released when it's cut — harmful to anyone working with it regularly
• Chemical compounds leach into water and soil as it slowly degrades, contaminating both
• It ends up in landfill, where it will sit for hundreds of years
• It is not renewable, not recyclable, not compostable

For an industry built around celebrating nature, it's a troubling contradiction.

What We Choose Instead

At BLOM Local, we use compostable floral foam — a next-generation alternative made from natural, renewable materials that does everything conventional foam does, without the environmental cost.

It holds water beautifully. It supports stems with the same reliability. And when your bouquet has had its moment, the foam can be composted rather than sent to landfill.

No microplastics. No toxic dust. No harmful leaching. Just flowers, done thoughtfully.

Why This Matters to Us

At BLOM Local, every bouquet we create — from our hand-tied arrangements to our seasonal compositions — is made with intention. We source carefully, arrange with care, and think about the full lifecycle of what we put into the world.

Flowers are one of nature's most generous gifts. The way we work with them should reflect that.

When you choose a bouquet from BLOM Local, you're not just choosing beautiful flowers. You're choosing a brand that asks the harder questions — and acts on the answers.

Explore our current bouquet selection and bring something beautiful — and conscious — into your home.