Crafting that doesn't cost the earth.
- UK
- KIT
Crafting by its very action consumes and uses a variety of resources. As manufactures of products we have a duty to reduce this impact and to ensure a dialogue with the crafting community is encouraged to ensure the community as a whole takes action to reduce its impact.
There are many USA and EU regulations in the use of materials, safety testing and disposal of waste. Tonic Studios comply with all relevant regulations in every region that we operate. We have a rigorous testing and quality standard that we have been refining for the past 19 year since we started the company. This has been to ensure we comply with the local regulations as well as ensure the safety or our staff and our end consumers. We also implement strict controls to make sure these standards are maintained and the quality level of product we product is maintained to give longevity to our products and to reduce waste in the manufacturing process.
However, we have an obligation to go above and beyond what is allowed and improve what we are doing to ensure minimal impact on our environment.
Big companies, small companies, governments and consumers can do more, everyone can do more together. Each small step we all take will make an impact.
Focus
We have to be aware of all the impacts we have on our plant as a business and continue to evolve. From carbon footprints to recyclability, from marine pollution to raw material usage – there are many aspects of what we do and how we deliver products to you that we have to constantly review.
As we learn and grow our knowledge and review the changes we have made, we will update this document in a transparent and open process. We need to:
Since 2006 we have use plastic in our packaging that can be recycled. Predominantly APET has been using in our plastic blister packaging which is widely recycled and does not contain harmful plasticisers.
However, the rate of recycling in all areas of the world vary considerable. Even within the UK and USA there are vast differences between councils as to the efficiency of recycling schemes. With this in mind we need to look at not only the recyclability of waste but the reduction or elimination of materials that if not recycled correct will still harm the environment.
We are in a good position with a skilled team of designers and engineers to enable changes quickly and efficiently. Within the design brief to our in house design team we will (in all new packaging) add additional considerations as to the best use of materials:
Targets
We aim to achieve this and still allow our products to be attractive and communicate the function of the products. We have set ourselves targets to:
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In addition to the packaging of a product the product itself needs consideration during the design phase. We have always made products to last but need to consider this more as we use the resources we have wisely:
Transit
In moving the product from factories to warehouses, to retailers and end consumers we need to consider how we ship the products and how we can improve the impact of this stage.
Our working environment can also improve.
Progress (Updated 19th July 2019)
This document is work in progress and as we evolve our strategy we are implement changes and making progress. To date we have:
As we explore new ideas we must ensure the changes we are making have a direct improvement and do not have any detrimental side effects. As a result we must ensure our testing of the product is extensive before me make the changes. As a result this testing can take time and this can be frustrating for our customers. We will update you as and when we can and assure you this is a priority for Tonic.
There are may simple things you can do outside of crafting to help. Ecosia for example helps plants trees when you do something as simple as search the internet. Try for your yourself :)