Our commitment to Helping the Planet
There is nothing we love more than exploring new walks, finding new adventures outdoors & enjoying the natural world around us. As an independent business I have the freedom to support causes that I am passionate about & can make a positive impact, albeit it a tiny one, to help the future of our amazing planet by slowing down climate change.
You can read my full sustainability policy here (make yourself a cuppa!) or if you have the attention span of a dachshund please read on to see what we're doing...
Offsetting our Carbon Footprint
The Business...
100% of the business' energy comes from renewable resources
In 2019 I converted my garage into a studio and added a (soft!) wood cabin in my garden to cut down travel. The car is only used when going to a location shoot and where possible we're shooting more sessions in the local area within walking distance
All packaging from suppliers is either recycled or re-used where possible
Use of LED bulbs where possible and ensuring lights are switched off after use. Electrical equipment - Switched off at source rather than on standby, use of rechargeable batteries in all required equipment
Only printing essential communication
Monthly offsetting both personal and the business’ carbon footprint via Ecologi.com
Our Artwork & Albums...
In 2015 handpicked products made by UK master craftsmen with commitments to sustainability whilst still being able to offer you the very best quality
Offsetting on your behalf
Having made some calculations, the average carbon footprint of my customers using my services results in 2.83 tonnes of CO2e in total, so I commit to offset 3 tonnes of CO2e per year
For every collection you purchase I will plant 25 trees & for every eco collection that is purchased I will plant 100 trees PLUS another 200 trees will be planted per year in addition because we like planting trees!
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
All packaging from suppliers is either recycled or re-used where possible, cardboard boxes that can’t be recycled are shredded to produce packing materials for when products are shipped
Stop giving individual plastic bottles of water to customers and change to compostable bags for any customer orders that currently include plastic bags
Reduce the amount of printed marketing info & offer online alternatives. Ensure all print marketing is on FSC certified card and is recyclable
Our Aims for 2021
Reducing carbon footprint further through insulating the studio & viewing room more - DONE!
Reducing business travel by 1 journey by using online meetings where possible, by combining trips & utilising the local environment for location sessions - ON GOING!
Committing to increasing my sustainable product range
Reducing single use plastics - ONGOING
Using carbon positive shipping companies & combine deliveries to customers for their orders rather than asking you to collect - ON GOING
Only using FSC certified card - ONGOING
Spread the word by creating incentives and a brand new Signature Eco collection of super sustainable products with a premium carbon offset value contributed - IN REVIEW
Spread the Word
By offsetting our carbon footprint & planting more trees we are buying time to slow down climate change, it's easy (& fun!) to get involved. All you need to do is click the button below & sign up to an Ecologi plan and by going through my link you'll get an additional 25 sparkly trees when you sign up!
