Flowers, Diamonds, and Gold The destructive public health,鲜花、钻石和黄金的破坏性公共健康.pptVIP

Flowers, Diamonds, and Gold: The destructive public health, human rights and environmental consequences of symbols of love Martin Donohoe Overview Flowers Diamonds Gold Alternatives/Solutions “Say it with flowers” Flowers Long history of religious, folk, heraldic and national symbolism Gifts of love, friendship and filial devotion St. Valentine’s Day Mothers’ Day The Floriculture Industry $30 billion cut flower industry Major producers: Holland, Columbia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ecuador, India, Mexico, China, Malaysia World’s largest producer: Dole Fresh Flowers Largest import markets: U.S. and Germ