Product Responsibility & Innovation
We create high-performing, innovative and environmentally responsible products to address evolving performance expectations.
Sustainability is an essential driver for innovation at Smithers-Oasis.
We are proud to be the first in our industry to eliminate chlorofluorocarbons in our floral foam production. We have also refined our manufacturing processes to significantly reduce our volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and rates of manufacturing scrap.
In addition, our OASIS® Floral Foams are the first and only floral foams to offer biodegradability. Rates of degradation vary depending on production location because raw materials and formulations vary. All biodegradability tests are conducted by an independent laboratory and are verified and certified by an independent third party.
Over time, we have been able to develop increasingly sustainable products with biodegradable and compostable attributes that increase their recyclability. The products, which prioritize the use of recycled content, maintain their quality and reliability while consuming less resources.
We look forward to continuing our journey toward more innovative and sustainable products. The following examples showcase our commitment to designing with sustainability in mind and our efforts to positively impact our industry:
OASIS® RhizoPlug™ Sheet is a Growing Success
OASIS® AeroMax™ Engineered Foam Substrate Reduces Environmental Impact
FloraLife® Postharvest Products Transition to PCR Material Containers
FloraLife® Flower Food is Carbon Neutral and in Recyclable Paper Packets
A Compostable Floral Media
Growing Faster, Stronger and Healthier
Offsetting Emissions One Product at a Time
Silicone Free Leafshine
FloraLife® Flower Food in Fairtrade-Certified Formats
FloraLife® Sachets with Recyclable Paper Material
The Industry’s First Bio-Based Floral Foam
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