Sustainability

Materials are selected for quality, performance, longevity and environmental impact.

Material selection includes natural, recycled and recovered options, based on the requirements of each product and the advantages they offer. Available information about material origins, suppliers and production methods is included as part of our approach to traceability.

Recycled materials are evaluated for durability, performance and end-of-life options. A recycled material is not assumed to be the better choice simply because it is recycled.

How something is made matters as much as what it is made from.

Made-to-order and demand-responsive production help reduce unnecessary inventory and material waste. We evaluate production methods, including digital printing, for material use, water, energy, waste and the requirements of the finished product.

Production methods vary by product and supplier. Individual product pages include relevant production information provided for that product.

Longevity begins with design.

Materials, construction and function are chosen with longevity in mind. The aim is not simply to make more things, but to make things worth keeping.

A longer useful life reduces the need for replacement and the resources required to produce it again.

Waste begins with decisions made before production.

We work to reduce excess inventory and improve material use, while identifying opportunities to recover production waste and extend the useful life of materials and products through repair, reuse and second-life applications.

Packaging is selected to protect the product and deliver it safely without unnecessary material.

We favor recycled, recyclable and reusable materials that meet the requirements of the product.

Suggested reuse, recycling or disposal information is noted for each product where applicable.

Individual product pages provide specific information about materials, manufacture, production, circularity, certifications, waste reduction and packaging.

The information reflects the materials, processes and suppliers associated with that product.

Changes to materials and production should produce meaningful results, not simply better claims.

We examine how changes to the way a product is made affect material use, waste, water, energy and other environmental impacts, alongside the economic effects of those changes.

The purpose is straightforward: to understand whether a change actually reduces environmental impact, what it costs or saves, and whether it can become a practical part of how things are made.