A growing concern when it comes to any holiday is the amount of waste it produces, between disposable decorations, wrapping paper, excess food and, of course, gifts. The latter is especially applicable to Valentine’s Day, when often-unsustainable gifts like cards, chocolate and flowers abound. However, there are lots of options when it comes to bouquets, and we can help you find the perfect sustainable flowers for Valentine’s Day. Every year, 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day alone, and the majority are — no surprise — red roses. Since more than one third of those roses come from Kenya, shipping them to the UK becomes a major factor in their environmental impact. Luckily, there are other options to consider. At McQueens Flowers, for instance, a lot of their supply comes from the Netherlands — checking the labels on your flowers, or asking your florist about their provenance, is a great place to start when choosing your arrangement. Next, consider deviating from the norm and opting for an arrangement that doesn’t involve red roses. You might even end up with something more eco-friendly. “The most sustainable flowers are the Hellebores, purchased directly from one of the top growers in Holland, Sonnenveld. Sonneveld is famous in the summer time for their...