In the Netherlands, companies that win government contracts often have a social return obligation. This means they must invest a portion of the contract value in creating employment for people with a distance to the labor market. The goal is to contribute to a more inclusive society. An innovative and sustainable way to meet this obligation is by ordering gifts from Blooms out of the Box. This company offers a unique and environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional bouquet of flowers: the BloomsBox.
What is a BloomsBox?
A BloomsBox is a sustainable gift consisting of a wooden box filled with green plants or spring plants. Unlike a traditional bouquet of flowers, which wilts after a few days, the plants in a BloomsBox stay beautiful and healthy for much longer. When you order a BloomsBox, you contribute to a circular economy. Moreover, the plants in the BloomsBox have a watering system, making them easy to maintain and requiring little care.
Social impact of Blooms out of the Box
Blooms out of the Box is not just any company. It is a social enterprise that focuses on creating employment for people with a distance to the labor market. The BloomsBoxes are assembled with great care and attention by employees of the social workshop Reinaerde. Dennis and Mirjam, two of these employees, are now permanently employed by Blooms out of the Box. Their stories are inspiring and show how important and valuable it is to give everyone a chance in the labor market.
Dennis long struggled to find a job due to his autism. At Blooms out of the Box, he has found a place where he can utilize his talents and feel valued. Mirjam has found structure and meaning in her life at Blooms out of the Box. Dennis and Mirjam make Blooms out of the Box a stronger and more diverse company, and their stories are living proof of the positive impact social return can have.
Why choose Blooms out of the Box?
1. Unique and personalized gifts
A BloomsBox is not only sustainable but also a unique and personal gift. Companies can choose to have their logo, a message for the recipient, or a seasonal greeting engraved in the wooden Box. This makes the BloomsBox extra special and ensures that the recipient feels appreciated.
2. Fulfilling Social Return Obligations
By ordering gifts from Blooms out of the Box, your company directly contributes to the employment of people with a distance to the labor market. This not only helps to fulfill social return obligations but also strengthens your company's social involvement!
3. Sustainability
Blooms out of the Box offers a sustainable alternative to traditional gifts. Due to its well-thought-out design, the carbon footprint of a BloomsBox is low. Moreover, with every BloomsBox, we make the world - literally - a little greener. By choosing a BloomsBox, your company shows that you value sustainability and the environment.
4. Easy maintenance
The BloomsBoxes are equipped with a watering system, making the plants easy to maintain. This means that recipients of the BloomsBox do not have to put much effort into keeping the plants beautiful and healthy.
Fulfill your Social Return Obligation (SROI) with Blooms out of the Box
By ordering gifts from Blooms out of the Box, Dutch companies can easily and effectively meet their social return obligations. You contribute to the employment of people with a distance to the labor market, like Dennis and Mirjam, and show that you stand for sustainability and social involvement. Moreover, BloomsBoxes offer an original and personal alternative to traditional gifts. Choose Blooms out of the Box and make a positive impact on both recipients, as well as society and the environment!
