Festival + Verde: transforming waste into life
Every flower tells a story, and every action counts for the planet. Through the Festival + Green program, the Flower Festival works with Green Mama Compost to reduce waste, turn waste into compost, and generate a positive environmental impact that blooms year after year. 🌱💜
In 2024 we managed to prevent more than 2,784 pounds of organic waste from reaching the landfill, transforming it into high-quality compost and an impact equivalent to planting 110 trees .
@festivaldelasflores ¡Que viva la República de la Eterna Primavera! 🇬🇹😃🙌🏻 Hoy celebramos nuestra independencia con el corazón lleno de gratitud y amor 🤗💙 Nuestro mayor deseo es que Guatemala florezca siempre en primavera 🌺🤍 Llena de vida, colores y esperanzas. Nos sentimos profundamente orgullosos de nuestras raíces, de nuestra gente que trabaja con pasión, de nuestra gastronomía que deleita, y de nuestros paisajes hermosos 🤩💙 ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Guatemala! 🎉 #GuatemalaFlorece #guate #guatemala #OrgulloChapín #IndependenciaDeGuatemala #RaícesQueNosUnen ♬ No Se Olvida de Donde Se Viene - Malacates Trébol Shop
@festivaldelasflores ¡Así se vivió un día inolvidable en el zoo lleno de creatividad y flores! 🤩❤️🦏 Talleres de pintura, esculturas florales se unieron al arte, mientras niños y adultos exploraban su lado creativo. ¡Qué belleza de día, gracias a todos! 🦏✨ 📹: @202studio.gt #zoo #zoologicolaaurora #rinocerontes #talleres #festivaldeflores #festivaldefloresenlaantigua #conactitudeeternaprimavera ♬ sonido original - Festival de las Flores
@festivaldelasflores Momentos mágicos, alegría y diversión en nuestro meet & greet! 🌼 Floristas y diseñadores conectaron su pasión y creatividad, trabajando juntos para sorprendernos y crear algo inolvidable en el Botánica Fashion Show. 🌿💖 📹: @202studio @bancoindustrial @sunfreshfarms.gt ♬ sonido original - Festival de las Flores
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Festival + Verde program?
This initiative, organized by the Flower Festival in Antigua Guatemala, focuses on reducing the event's environmental impact. Through composting, selective waste collection, and environmental education, we aim to transform waste into useful resources.
Who do they collaborate with for waste management?
We work together with Green Mama Compost , a Guatemalan organization specializing in the sustainable management of organic waste, to convert it into high-quality compost that is reintegrated into the soil.
How much environmental impact did the festival generate in 2024?
Thanks to the joint effort, 2,784 pounds of organic waste were prevented from ending up in the landfill, equivalent to:
110 trees planted
21 tanks of gas saved
214 days of electricity for a family of 4 people
What happens to the compost that is generated?
The compost produced is used to nourish soils, gardens and environmental projects in Antigua Guatemala, closing the natural cycle of waste and strengthening the connection between community and nature.
How can I support or participate in this initiative?
You can participate by properly separating your waste during the festival, attending environmental workshops, or joining the Festival + Green program as a volunteer.
Your small action helps each edition flourish more sustainably. 🌺
