eco|stems

eco|stems is a protest. A protest against an unsustainable floral industry, exploitative employment practices and sterile urban spaces. We make it our duty here to show the sustainable side of floristry. We maintain very high standards with our flowers, plants and merchandise. Our employment, wage, transportation, packaging, waste, energy and water use standards set the bar for our industry. eco|stems was founded with environmental and social sustainability at its core. We walk the talk! We do things differently. No compromises. When the eco|stems team arrive at work in the morning, we are not just coming to a job, but a career. We have passion for the floral and botanical art we create and take pride in our skills and knowledge. Our flowers are real, our plants are real, and we, as floral designers, as horticulturists, and as people, are real. A lot of heart and soul goes into the work that we do, and we believe that that effort should be recognized. We stick to our social and environmental principles and, unlike most retailers, we reserve the right to say “no.” What does this mean for you as a customer? It means your purchase helps create good paying, living wage jobs in Toronto. It means you are supporting high-quality farming practices that are organic and fair-trade whenever possible. It means your floral arrangements will be beautifully handcrafted by skilled, award-winning floral designers and free of the guilt conventional flowers come with. You know your plant has been expertly cared for by horticulturalists, the same ones who are here to offer expert advice everyday.