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There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from Mom and Pop stores and community markets. The quality of these plants may vary as the barrier of entry to sell them at community markets is much lower, but you are still supporting your community. '''(perhaps redundant)''' | There are many places to buy indoor plants, the most common places in the west are big box stores. But the plants sold in them are often poorly maintained by underpaid employees who usually do not prioritize the health and well-being of these plants. Often these plants can go a very long time with no water, and are stuck in places that receive inadequate lighting. Buying plants from these stores only encourages this cycle and the unethical conditions these stores provide their plants and employees. Buying plants online is a better option, as you are given access to plants that have received a higher quality of care, but the time it can take to transport these plants can have a negative impact on their health. You are also trusting overworked delivery drivers (who are expected to be fast) to handle your plants with care. The safest and most ethical option is buy locally from Mom and Pop stores and community markets. The quality of these plants may vary as the barrier of entry to sell them at community markets is much lower, but you are still supporting your community. '''(perhaps redundant)''' | ||
'''(This part has improved but it still feels a bit unnecessary, find a way to slim it down just a bit more)''' | '''(This part has improved but it still feels a bit unnecessary, find a way to slim it down just a bit more, listing the local ways you can buy indoor plants is the most important thing)''' | ||
== Considerations When Buying a Plant == | == Considerations When Buying a Plant == | ||