Why wood?
Whichever way you slice it, wood is more sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable.
Wood is a store of carbon instead of a contributor to carbon emissions, and printing on to wood requires less energy, chemicals & waste than the creation of paper or synthetic materials & creates less waste than traditional printing.
By supporting sustainable plantations we are supporting the continued plantation of new trees and the growth of worldwide tree cover which is why we are proud & excited to be partnered with Ecologi to plant a tree for every order. You can track our impact & learn more about the global reforestation initiatives we are supporting here.
Wood requires little energy to produce, is biodegradable, recyclable, sustainable and doesn’t require the harmful chemicals used to make materials like plastic. Plus wood is a naturally beautiful product and every piece is completely unique - Just like you.
Material Selection.
Before we commence working with a product we always look into its “manufacture story” as we consider it vital to understand where the products we work with come from and how they are made. We simply don’t purchase product unless we’re satisfied that it meets our environmental standards.
We are continuously improving our procurement of materials. If a better more sustainable product becomes available, we will always use it, even if it is more expensive - Because we only get one shot at looking after this big old rock we call home.
We always choose wood that is grown in Australia and manufactured in Australia where possible, supporting a 100% local supply chain. Where this is not possible, we always choose materials from FSC or equivalent certified sustainable plantations.
If you have specific requirements on type of wood or manufacture origins, you’re talking our language! We’re too happy to geek out talking all things environment & work with you to meet any enviro requirements.
If you’d like more information on what product’s environmental profile is most suitable for your project, holler out. We’re all about finding the glass slipper to fit your Cinderella and make your project sing with the right materials and environmental story.
Production Machinery.
New digital manufacture techniques allow us to minimise wastage & reduce or eliminate production defects and the need for excessive wastage allowances. Our digital workflow allows us to develop products on-screen that translate directly onto production machines without the need for additional tooling, platemaking, chemical input or ‘makeready’ wastage in setup as is common in traditional print. Cutting with low-energy lasers and routers also reduces the material wastage used to create conventional cutting forms.
We work with industry-leading machinery supplied by manufacturers who focus on ensuring that their machines are as environmentally friendly as possible - this includes machines that do not have excessive energy requirements and wherever chemicals are used, those chemicals are developed to be as environmentally conscious as possible.
Our inks are now officially Greenguard GOLD certified, meaning they have been independently tested and verified to meet rigorous standards for chemical emissions and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde or phthalates. This certification assures that products are world’s best practice for safety and are safe for use with children, the elderly and at risk groups.
Waste Reduction.
In addition to selecting smart equipment and production techniques to minimise waste, we are continuously improving our waste reduction techniques, because it is more sustainable, efficient and cost effective for our clients, ourselves and the environment. We repurpose and upcycle waste wood wherever possible that otherwise would have been gathering dust or going to waste.
Environmental questions, queries or quandries? Get in touch.