With water no longer needed by flower shops or by couriers transporting them to the consumer, "the use of millions of gallons of water in the supply chain is alleviated," reads Uflex' FPA entry form. The company adds, "Elimination of water also increases the product volume-to-weight ratio. This means that one truckload can accommodate more flowers, thereby reducing the number of trips required for transportation of the same quantity of flowers. This further helps in reducing the carbon footprint, besides bringing down the logistics costs and associated handling."