Launchpad Magazine Summer Issue 5 (Mobile)

苔玉

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Sustainability is a big part of your business. How do you ensure an eco-conscious approach in your creations?

of well-being. Each Kokedama is handcraed, so no two are ever the same. e process itself goes like this: rst, you reduce the substrate around the roots. en, you secure the roots with a ball of compost, cover it with a blanket of moss, and wrap it in a natural twine. ere are dierent ways to present the Kokedama—sometimes it's more moss-laden, sometimes not. Personally, I prefer wrapping it with jute or coir to give it the look of a natural pot. When I lead workshops, I always encourage participants to nish their Kokedama in whatever way they prefer, but I always using natural twine.

When creating my products, I focus on using natural materials—no plastics or wires. I choose biodegradable jute and coir to wrap the moss, instead of synthetic threads or horticultural wire. I also only use responsibly sourced moss from a Cheshire supplier. For weddings, I create tablescapes that act as sustainable favors for couples, allowing the plants to live on long aer the event, avoiding the waste that is oen associated with wedding decor. I’m always thoughtful about the suppliers and local

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