my commitment to Sustainability

The pins and key-rings are manufactured by ZAP! Creatives using a variety of eco-friendly and sustainable materials: 

The wooden pin badges are made from responsibly sourced, fast growing woods (European 4mm thick maple veneer MDF). Using environmentally friendly materials, whilst actively funding responsible woodland management schemes.

The acrylic pin badges, key-rings and magnets are digitally printed onto 3mm thick recycled acrylic, made from 100% recycled plastics that have reached the end of their life-cycle and were destined for landfill or incineration.

The majority of the accessory backers, labels and Greetings Cards with envelopes are printed on Recycled fibres. The Greetings Card cello bags are made with vegetable starch and are biodegradable and compostable. 

T-shirts, Sweatshirts and other textile items are supplied by the following manufacturers: Stanley/Stella, Larkwood or AWDis.

Stanley/Stella provide sustainable premium garments and accessories using 100% organic or recycled materials. They are certified by various environmental practises such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard) to ensure they use non-harmful inks and sustainable production methods.

The AWDis Ecologie range is 100% Organic Cotton and PETA-Approved Vegan. The AWDis T range is PurePrint fabric, made from 100% Better Cotton. An initiative to support sustainable farming that reduces water use, limits pesticides, and improves soil health while promoting fair labour and economic development. 

All textile products, including the HTV (Heat transfer Vinyl) are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. Items are vinyl-printed by hand using a compact, energy-efficient heat press.

I make every effort to ensure the packaging and packing are plastic-free and whenever possible, I use recycled materials or reuse delivery packaging.

Textile products will be packaged in 100% Recycled plastic or compostable bags, to ensure your items stay water-proof during transit. Made from a combination of corn starch, PLA, and PBAT. Home and commercially compostable, it breaks down in 180 or 90 days respectively. Dispose of in your compost or at a local collection centre.

All stickers and packaging tape are made from responsibly sourced papers and are 100% PVC free and recyclable. Packaging tissue paper is made from a mix of FSC certified paper and recycled material and is printed with soy based inks.

I continue to research, adapt and improve upon my work practises, in order to be environmentally friendly!