At Something Special Event Ltd, we are committed to creating beautiful events while minimising our impact on the environment. As a small, family-run business, we recognise that sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we are continuously looking for ways to reduce waste, energy consumption, and emissions.

Our Commitments

Eco-friendly materials & floristry

• We use eco-friendly floral foam and continually develop techniques to provide non-floral foam alternatives.
• Signage and décor are often handmade using reclaimed wood, reusable acrylic, and other environmentally-conscious materials.
• Post-event flowers are returned to the guest or host, with any remaining arrangements donated to local charities to avoid waste.

Sustainable sourcing

• We prioritise local suppliers and wholesalers and work primarily with floral suppliers within a 10-minute drive of our workshop to reduce transport emissions.
• We seek out suppliers who are mindful of sustainability and use materials with minimal or recyclable packaging wherever possible.

Waste reduction, recycling & materials

• We actively recycle cardboard, paper, glass, and plastic packaging.
• We reuse props and décor across multiple events to reduce single-use items.
• We always propose reusing and repurposing floral arrangements and larger decorative pieces throughout an event, instead of creating multiple arrangements or items that will only be used once.
  
• For transporting décor and floristry pieces, we only use reusable cloths or other protective materials — no single-use plastic or bubble wrap.
• All paints and finishes used on signage and décor are water-based and low-VOC. We prioritise upcycled or reclaimed materials, storing leftover paints safely for reuse.
• Printed materials are only used when necessary. For marketing purposes, we prioritise QR codes, digital brochures, and digital proposals to minimise paper usage.
  

   

Energy & transport

• Insulate workshop and office spaces to reduce heating energy needs.
• Smaller event setups are carried out using electric vehicles, and larger setups require hired vehicles only when necessary.
• We plan delivery and setup routes to minimise unnecessary journeys.
• On-site, we use LED or low-energy lighting for décor and installations to reduce energy consumption during events.
  

Digital-first practices

• We encourage digital solutions wherever possible, including wedding/event websites, QR code seating plans, digital proposals, and event documents.
• This reduces paper use and ensures clients can access information conveniently and sustainably.

   

Client eco tips

• We provide guidance to clients on prolonging the life of flowers post-event through a flower care guide.
• Clients are encouraged to reuse or upcycle décor, and leftover flowers are donated to charities.

Education & continuous improvement

• We are committed to ongoing learning in sustainability practices and plan to complete formal environmental sustainability training by the end of 2025.
• We continuously review our operations and supply chain to identify further opportunities for sustainable improvement.

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Sustainability Roadmap

Our roadmap outlines practical steps we are taking now and our goals for the future: