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The 100% biodegradable floral foam alternative.

Agra Wool International Group from The Netherlands, is worldwide known for their substrates and water absorbing natural rock wool products for growers. After extensive testing with the product’s density, Agra Wool in 2018 has developed a product that has the same characteristics as floral foam in terms of use; Sideau®In contrast to floral foam, that is made from oil derivatives and phenol resin – which is plastic – Sideau® is fully biodegradable. Therefore Sideau® is perfectly suited for florists and flower arrangers who want to use an fully environmental friendly base for their creations.

About Sideau®

How it is made

Sideau® is made of Earthwool®, a natural product made from basalt, a volcanic igneous rock. In addition, Sideau® is made with Ecose®, a natural binder, free from acetylates and formaldehyde’s. In the composition of the binder, therefore, petrochemical raw materials make way for vegetable raw materials like sugar beet or cane sugar. By heating, the material caramelizes hence the brown color. During the production of Earthwool® , seventy percent less energy is required than in the production of traditional yellow rockwool. Sideau® is noticeably softer but still very dense, does not emit any odor or discoloration in the water. Sideau® is therefore friendly to people and the environment. It does not crumble and is therefore pleasant to process.

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Sideau®

The product name Sideau® is derived from the first name of the owner of Agra Wool, which is Sido. Furthermore the name consists of two phrases: Si and d’Eau, which explains one of the main characteristics of the product: it absorbs and holds water perfectly. Even better than the traditional floral foam. So, yes, water!

Sideau® is going to change the world of environmentally conscious florists and flower arrangers and for sure is the 100% biodegradable floral foam alternative.


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2 weeks ago
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴,

Time to get together with loved ones, eat good food and be grateful. Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 to celebrate the harvest. 
At that time, plastic did not exist and now it’s a global problem. How did this major problem arise? Well explain it through a brief history lesson.

In 1907, almost 300 years after the first Thanksgiving was celebrated, plastic was invented by Leo Baekeland. Revolutionary at the time, a wide range of consumer goods was developed. As a result, a large amount of plastic suddenly entered this world. 

Unfortunately, it didnt stop there and in 1950 the production of plastic increased, simply because we discovered that it can also be used for cheap packaging of food and drinks. From that moment on, the plastic heap emerged, causing a major problem in the environment.

In 1954, floral foam was invented by Mr. Smithers. Another invention from the plastic revolution that was taking place. Floral foam is also made of plastic and to this day traditional floral foam is still unchanged and therefore made of plastic.

Strange to see that Thanksgiving was once the day we celebrate the harvest and that 400 years later everything is suddenly so different. Consumer society and industry have ensured that we have created a world today in which the plastic soup and therefore micro plastics are a major problem in this world. It ends up in our diet and therefore ultimately in our body. This is not only a problem for humanity, but also for all animal life that makes our planet so diverse and special.

Of course, we didnt know then what we know now. All the more reason to take action now and to be grateful for planet earth.

If you would like a beautiful flower arrangement on the table during Thanksgiving, choose sustainability instead of contributing to the plastic pile.

𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨 ® 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

You can use it dry or wet and you can even use it a second time. After the second time, you can simply make it small and add it to the soil in your garden or in pots for growing vegetables or plants. Nothing is wasted and even better, it does not contribute to the global micro plastic problem. In fact, it ensures a healthy soil structure enriched with good nutrients.

So start by being grateful for our beautiful planet and be aware of how your choices influence it.

Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution!!!

Stop using traditional floral foam, which consists of plastic, and start with the 100% natural and biodegradable alternative 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨 ®

For more information go to,
𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂.𝗰𝗼𝗺

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #cradletocradle #flowers #floral #florist #nofloralfoam #worldsoilday  #greenplanet #biodegradable #sustainable

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴,

Time to get together with loved ones, eat good food and be grateful. Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 to celebrate the harvest.
At that time, plastic did not exist and now it’s a global problem. How did this major problem arise? We'll explain it through a brief history lesson.

In 1907, almost 300 years after the first Thanksgiving was celebrated, plastic was invented by Leo Baekeland. Revolutionary at the time, a wide range of consumer goods was developed. As a result, a large amount of plastic suddenly entered this world.

Unfortunately, it didn't stop there and in 1950 the production of plastic increased, simply because we discovered that it can also be used for cheap packaging of food and drinks. From that moment on, the plastic heap emerged, causing a major problem in the environment.

In 1954, floral foam was invented by Mr. Smithers. Another invention from the plastic revolution that was taking place. Floral foam is also made of plastic and to this day traditional floral foam is still unchanged and therefore made of plastic.

Strange to see that Thanksgiving was once the day we celebrate the harvest and that 400 years later everything is suddenly so different. Consumer society and industry have ensured that we have created a world today in which the plastic soup and therefore micro plastics are a major problem in this world. It ends up in our diet and therefore ultimately in our body. This is not only a problem for humanity, but also for all animal life that makes our planet so diverse and special.

Of course, we didn't know then what we know now. All the more reason to take action now and to be grateful for planet earth.

If you would like a beautiful flower arrangement on the table during Thanksgiving, choose sustainability instead of contributing to the plastic pile.

𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨 ® 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

You can use it dry or wet and you can even use it a second time. After the second time, you can simply make it small and add it to the soil in your garden or in pots for growing vegetables or plants. Nothing is wasted and even better, it does not contribute to the global micro plastic problem. In fact, it ensures a healthy soil structure enriched with good nutrients.

So start by being grateful for our beautiful planet and be aware of how your choices influence it.

Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution!!!

Stop using traditional floral foam, which consists of plastic, and start with the 100% natural and biodegradable alternative 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨 ®

For more information go to,
𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂.𝗰𝗼𝗺

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #cradletocradle #flowers #floral #florist #nofloralfoam #worldsoilday #greenplanet #biodegradable #sustainable
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4 weeks ago
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𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁!

On November 8, Sido and Stefanie will be present at the Fair Trade in Aalsmeer as well as the IFTF in Vijfhuizen. Lets meet so we can answer all your questions about Sideau, the 100% biodegradable floral foam alternative. Or just to catch up. Until then!
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽, 𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 https://wa.me/310475472017/?

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #cradletocradle #flowers #floral #florist

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁!

On November 8, Sido and Stefanie will be present at the Fair Trade in Aalsmeer as well as the IFTF in Vijfhuizen. Let's meet so we can answer all your questions about Sideau, the 100% biodegradable floral foam alternative. Or just to catch up. Until then!
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽, 𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 wa.me/310475472017/?

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #CradleToCradle #flowers #floral #florist
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1 month ago
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𝗭𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 (English below)

Op 5 november 2023 organiseert Groei en Bloei de Zuid Nederlandse Kampioenschap Bloemschikken. Sideau is sponsor van dit event. Stefanie van 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔-𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗟 zal er ook bij zijn en ze is te vinden op de Groenmarkt. Zij kan al u vragen beantwoorden over 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂 het 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗳𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺. Uiteraard heeft u ook de gelegenheid om het product van dichtbij te zien en te ervaren. Zien we u daar? U bent welkom op zondag 5 november van 11.00 tot 17.00 in gemeenschapshuis de Bunt Graathof 9 in Someren-Heide
Meer informatie te vinden op www.bloemschikken.groei.nl/home

𝗭𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
(South Dutch Flower Arranging Championship)

On Sunday, the 5th of November 2023, Groei en Bloei organises the South Dutch Flower Arranging Championship. Sideau is a sponsor of this event. Stefanie from 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔-𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗟 will be there and she can be found at the Groenmarkt. She will be there to answer all your questions about 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. Of course you also have the opportunity to see and experience the product up close. Will we see you there? You are welcome on Sunday, the 5th of November from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m  in community center “De Bunt” Graathof 9 in Someren-Heide
More info on www.bloemschikken.groei.nl/home

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #cradletocradle #flowers #floral #florist #agrawool #sideau #groeienbloei #agra-woolImage attachment

𝗭𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 (English below)

Op 5 november 2023 organiseert Groei en Bloei de Zuid Nederlandse Kampioenschap Bloemschikken. Sideau is sponsor van dit event. Stefanie van 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔-𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗟 zal er ook bij zijn en ze is te vinden op de Groenmarkt. Zij kan al u vragen beantwoorden over 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂 het 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗳𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺. Uiteraard heeft u ook de gelegenheid om het product van dichtbij te zien en te ervaren. Zien we u daar? U bent welkom op zondag 5 november van 11.00 tot 17.00 in gemeenschapshuis "de Bunt" Graathof 9 in Someren-Heide
Meer informatie te vinden op www.bloemschikken.groei.nl/home

𝗭𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
(South Dutch Flower Arranging Championship)

On Sunday, the 5th of November 2023, Groei en Bloei organises the South Dutch Flower Arranging Championship. Sideau is a sponsor of this event. Stefanie from 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔-𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗟 will be there and she can be found at the Groenmarkt. She will be there to answer all your questions about 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. Of course you also have the opportunity to see and experience the product up close. Will we see you there? You are welcome on Sunday, the 5th of November from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m in community center “De Bunt” Graathof 9 in Someren-Heide
More info on www.bloemschikken.groei.nl/home

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #green #greenery #substrate #growwhatyoulove #urbanfarming #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #hydroponicgarden #fertilizer #growbox #houseplants #organicgardening #growyourown #growyourownfood #greenworld #cradletocradle #flowers #floral #florist #agrawool #sideau #groeienbloei #agra-wool
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