“ We use geothermal energy as well as solar exponent to ignite our orchid greenhouse . As a result , our carbon footprint is almost zero , “ says Roman Ferenčak , CEO of Ocean Orchids , a Slovenian orchidaceous plant grower . Ever since he established the fellowship with his business partner Tomaz Jevšnik in 2003 , being environmentally conscious has been a cock-a-hoop driving force out in their decisions . Ferenčak also explain how their close connection with their remainder consumers yield them insights into the demand according to which they can adjust their production . While the pandemic has been challenging last year , Ocean Orchids is insure an increase need and are concenter on the future where they are aiming to allow for their consumer with the exact orchids they are looking for . The founder of Ocean Orchids : Tomaz Jevšnik ( left ) and Roman Ferenčak ( right).“Our CO2 footprint is almost zero”Being environmentally conscious is one of the most crucial aspects for Ocean Orchids . Ferenčak explains that by making these decision , they are not only doing it to reduce their vim toll , having as little of an impact on the environment as possible has been a big driving military force since the establishment of their company . “ Our orchidaceous plant greenhouse is ignite by a geothermal source . Our locating is at the place where several 1000000 of years ago was the Pannonian Ocean . Therefore , we are now able to practice this as our geothermal DOE source . ” In addition , Ocean Orchids added solar jury to their location to bring forth their own electricity . " As a result our carbon footprint is almost zero , and our company thus produces orchids with the lowest footprint in Europe . ”“Orchid production should be less centralized”Transportation is another aspect that they are attempt to improve . “ More than 90 % of all orchids are produced in the Netherlands and a lot of them are then transported to foreign countries in trucks , which is of course not environmentally well-disposed . We are focus a muckle on sell our production locally in fiat to shorten the transit lines . At the moment we sell about 25 % of our orchid here in Slovenia and the residuum to nation in the South East of Europe . I trust that in the future orchidaceous plant production will be less centralized and that more orchids will be bring on around Europe , instead of transmit them . ”Direct line to end consumerOcean Orchids also finds it important to have a close connection with their end consumer , as this enables them to directly see developments in requirement . “ We have a workshop at our location , which we call the “ Tropical Garden ” , where we sell our orchid . It has actually become a bit that attracts holidaymaker as well , as it is a beautiful location where about 4,000 orchidaceous plant bloom every day . Because of this unmediated connection to client we have noticed that orange orchids are becoming more and more popular . This is just one example of the perceptiveness this gives us , and we can then ameliorate our yield according to the changes in need , which is a big welfare for us . Many flower growers do not trade directly to their closing consumers and go through exportation ship’s company , which means that they are not fully aware of what they like . I think this direct line is an important aspect of our company that other flower growers should take into consideration as well . ”The " Tropical Garden" . Flowers replaced by throne paperFerenčak explain that last year was peculiarly dispute for Ocean Orchids , as half of the marketplace where they sell were closed down due to the pandemic . “ In summation we noticed that retail was downsize their space for ornamentals and replacing it with alimentary paste or toilet paper , which was of course of more immediate importance . ” as luck would have it in 2021 , their requirement has increase again . “ Especially now that it is still difficult for companies to export their flowers into Europe due to transportation challenge , we see an increase in our demand for nearby country . ” Still , Ocean Orchids is producing the right amount for their demand and are not plan to inflate their 4 hectares of production at the bit . alternatively , they want to focus on consumer selective information and adjusting their output to the demand , in Holy Order to provide consumers with the orchids they are appear for . For more selective information : Ocean OrchidsRoman Ferenčak[email protected]www.oceanorchids.si
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