We have eliminated all single-use plastic (SUP) from our operations, equating up to 1.5 tonnes of SUP per year
Most
shipped products are now being packed in HOME compostable bags made from renewable
and sustainably resourced cellulose film, itself derived from wood pulp
originating from managed plantations
Our
entire production line and product storage areas have already ceased all use of
SUP by adopting HOME compostable plastic bags and other initiatives
The
film used in these cellulose-based bags carries a number of certifications and
approvals, including HOME COMPOSTABILITY and MARINE BIODEGRADATION
We
have launched the Being Humanity® initiative to help the wider Jewellery
industry in doing its part to reduce the humungous volumes of plastic waste
accumulation by promoting the use of HOME compostable plastic bags and other
eco-friendly products in their business operations. We encourage all our customers and suppliers
to consider moving away from SUP in their businesses
Products
used for bulk packaging and shipment are now 99% recyclable with a 100% target
by 2020
We
have over 2,600sqm (or 40% of our total compound land area) being utilised as
landscaped gardens and lawns including cultivated areas for flowers, shrubs,
herbs and vegetables, and with around 20 large mature trees and a dozen or so
maturing trees, plus two shaded gazebos for staff use
It’s
estimated that our trees sequester approx. 3.5 tonnes of CO2 from the
atmosphere each year, with plans for us to double this contribution over time
We
have onsite composting facilities which process most of our bio-based waste
from our office, kitchen/canteen and garden areas, as well as soiled pre- and
post-production packaging, with the resultant humus being recycled back into
our onsite gardens
All
other onsite waste is separated and either sold for recycling or is
commercially processed, with minimal general waste going to collection or
disposal
We
support the circular economy and its principal that products need to be
designed from the outset to minimise waste. At the end of their life, our
jewellery products can be recycled with the metal and stone content being
largely recoverable for reuse or being refined.
For information and guidance contact reputable metal refiners or talk
initially with you preferred jewellery reseller or directly with us
