FreshCut Paper, based in Concord, Massachusetts, designs and hand-cuts pop-up paper bouquets as an alternative to fresh-cut flowers. Founder Peter Hewitt says the product has a much smaller carbon footprint than imported bouquets, claiming one of its paper bouquets equals the footprint of 400 imported ones. The company also plants a tree for every large bouquet sold and reports planting over 5 million trees since 2021. The bouquets are still designed and prototyped in Massachusetts. While the carbon comparison lacks a detailed methodology, the product points to a growing trend of low-carbon substitutes in everyday goods. For buyers looking to cut emissions tied to flower transport and waste, paper bouquets are a lightweight, compostable option worth considering.
