Making a Fresh Start with Sustainability: Melanie Stapleton of Cecilia Fox

Melanie Stapleton is the owner of Cecilia Fox, an award-winning creative floral studio based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). Their studio was founded in 2006 on Wurundjeri country in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, where they have thrived on community and collaboration. Cecilia Fox is committed to following more sustainable floristry practices. They work with local growers, gardeners and foragers whenever possible, and guide their customers towards what's in season rather than what's on trend. They don't use any floral foam, avoid plastics and all their carefully sourced materials are composted at the end of their lives. Melanie is an Ambassador of the Sustainability Floristry Network and practices foam free designs. It was great to finally connect with Melanie and hear her journey to sustainability, her experiences starting her business over again, and so much more. Learn more about the Sustainable Floristry Network Episode 159 Sustainable Foraging with Becky Feasby of Prairie Girl Flowers Learn more about Melanie and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, IG Lives, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast Curate Accent Decor The Gardeners Workshop Real Flower Business Society of American Florists Rooted Farmers ASCFG Intrigued Experience Conference