According to the European comission, in 2022, the EU generated an estimated 186.5 kg of packaging waste per inhabitant. The following sections will outline how we approach solutions to this.
Our main retail carrier bags and our jewellery boxes are made from 100% wood pulp, 40% of which is recycled. All other packaging, such as shoe boxes, is made from 100% recycled paper.
In order to reduce packaging waste, the sales staff in our stores ask all customers whether they would prefer to opt for a reduced amount of packaging or none at all.
All the cardboard packaging shipped from our warehouse is made from 70% recycled materials. We have switched from plastic packing tape to a paper and fabric fibre mix and replaced plastic bubble wrap with recycled shredded cardboard. All the polybags for our Ready-to-Wear collections are made from 100% recycled LDPE plastic.
In 2021, we introduced 100% recycled cardboard packaging for transporting jewellery from the factories to the warehouse, moving away from the virgin plastic alternative. This packaging, which is used for small items like stud earrings, pendants and bracelets, is produced in Thailand, where all our jewellery is made, to keep supply chains local and short.
All our clothing hangers for transportation are made from 100% recycled polystyrene.
We have launched a project to reduce wooden pallet usage between our Italian suppliers and warehouse by switching to Greeny Pack – an alternative solution for traditional pallets in recycled plastic, which is more durable and repairable. This means we are reducing the use of single-use pallets, as recycled plastic pallets won’t break easily and are not susceptible to bad weather conditions. This collaboration with Greeny Pack is proceeding with a specific amount of pallets rented. At present, this project involves a supplier of our accessories line. Currently, we are unable to expand this project further than our Italian operations due to limitations on quantities, though we are exploring alternative options.
