April is “Earth Month”, a whole month dedicated to our Mother Earth. “Earth Day” – celebrated on April 22nd for the 45th time – is occasion enough to remind us of the importance of directing attention to the health and preservation of the world we live in. How do we as a globally-operating company assume responsibility for our planet, and how can you join in?
Doing it Right
”Good for Our Planet” – anyone can write that on their products, but how do you make sure that the values close to your heart are being adhered to by your contractual partners as well? There are initiatives and associations that have committed to the good cause of improving conditions in production countries in a decent and dignified way.
Hand on Your Heart – Seal the Contracts
Most of our suppliers are members of one of these organizations: Companies committing to the OEKO-TEX®-Standard are obliged to remain within the limits of pH-values, heavy metals, carcinogenic substances and other harmful properties and additives when manufacturing their products. The ISO 14001, a norm which several of our partners have subscribed to, sets a new limit for reducing emissions, waste and effluent water. And in order to receive a REACH seal, suppliers need to reduce the use of chemicals. Other initiatives such as the Fair Wear Foundation, WRAP, and Fairtrade have a keen eye for topics such as dignified work conditions, appropriate remuneration for producers, as well as a process-oriented and sustainable approach. This is how we make sure that big words are followed by big deeds.
You Can Play Your Part – Our Organic Products
Next to an environmentally sound lifestyle and applying sane reason, you can support the good cause by printing your designs primarily on products stemming from manufacturers who hold quality seals. The organic t-shirts for men and women by Econscious are produced by means of renewable energy sources and the fabrics stem from organic cotton. For kids, we put an emphasis on sound organic products with only the highest quality. It’s important to put a concerted effort into passing the planet down to the next generations in the best possible health to see them grow up safe and sound. This is why our kids’ organic t-shirt by American Apparel and organic bib by RabbitSkins are both produced in an environmentally friendly way. To demonstrate more awareness when doing the shopping, our Eco-friendly cotton totes are produced with wind and solar energy sources.
How do you commit yourself to the cause of our planet? Can you share a few tips or valuable advice with us that help make our everyday lives more environmentally friendly? We look forward to your feedback below this post.
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