ETHICS  

People + Places

We're fans of both! And to maintain conditions where they can thrive, we're conscious of how we treat them.

Our raw materials have all been chosen for their friendly properties and we’re constantly re-evaluating our waste management systems in order to keep as much out of landfill as possible. It's important to us that we keep up to date on new eco strategies, and ways to support our community.

This is achieved through fundraising, supporting local brands and businesses, treating our people well; and all the while trying to strike a sensible balance as we participate in this predetermined capitalist system.

If you have ideas or questions about any of this, please write to us.

Our Garments

The majority of our garments are made by AS Colour, a NZ blank apparel brand. All their factories are either WRAP or BSCI certified, and all are Oeko Tex certified. You can read about their supply chain here and responsibility efforts here.

Our premium hemp t-shirts are made by another NZ brand, Koa Goods. They manufacture in carbon neutral factories, and plant a heap of trees as they go. Read up on their processes here

 

Inks + Packaging

All our inks are water based, child safe and Oeko Tex certified. Enjoy the Brother ink certificates here. You can read about the Epson ink compliance here. Our ink pouches are collected for reuse by Close The Loop. 

Our carry bags are 100% recyclable, biodegradable and from managed forests, and our shipping mailers are home compostable. 

Reground collect and recycle our soft plastics, including the pesky little plastic strips from aforementioned mailers! 

Textile Waste

We inevitably end up with some textile waste - test prints, misprints and samples. We donate most of these to local not-for-profits including Djirra and St. Mary's House of Welcome. Items not suitbale for donation find a home in one of three places. 

Das-Cyling Fabric Redemption - an in-house project that connects local upcyclers and crafters with free materials 

After Textile Recycling - textiles are shredded for use in furniture stuffing (onshore), or spun into new yarn (offshore)

Ceramic waste goes to The Break Room, then gets a third lease on life as aggregate for road base.

Creative credits; Chiew Village (1,2,8) @fuzzgun (3) Gabby Haydon (5)

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