Our Packaging
As with all aspects of sustainability there is no clear ‘right answer’ or ‘best product’ and packaging is no exception.
We have thoroughly researched the current packaging options available to us and weighed up the pros and cons with regards to raw materials, where they are produced, how they can be disposed of and how they align with our sustainable packaging goals.
One of these goals is to ensure our packaging is easily reused or disposed of responsibly after use. The take home is that ALL of our packaging (apart from our Silk Ribbon) can be placed in your curbside recycle bin or home compost. No need to remove anything, no extra trips to special collection zones, it's that simple.
Below is a more detailed breakdown of our current packaging and how it can be reused or disposed of:
| PACKAGING | COMPOSITION | END OF USE |
|---|---|---|
| Courier Boxes | 100% FSC certified mix of recycled and virgin paper. Locally made in Christchurch, NZ. | Reuse for home storage, curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Envelopes & Courier Bags | 100% FSC certified mix of recycled and virgin paper. | Reusable, curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Courier Labels | 100% FSC certified paper, non-toxic adhesive. | Both label and liner curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Tissue | 100% FSC certified, 30% recycled paper, 70% new acid-free virgin pulp. Printed with soy based ink. | Reuse for gift wrapping, crafts or sewing stabiliser. Curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Packing Tape | 100% recycled FSC certified paper, non-toxic water activated adhesive. Printed with soy based ink. | Curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Stickers | 100% FSC certified acid-free paper, non-toxic adhesive. Printed with soy based ink. | Both sticker and liner curbside recyclable and home compostable. |
| Ribbon | Handmade from 100% recycled sari silk by an artisan collective in India. | Reuse as ribbon or treat as fabric scraps. |
| Thank you & Fabric Sampe Cards | 100% FSC certified recycled paper. Locally printed in Christchurch, NZ. | Curbside recyclable and home compostable. |