Sustainability

Sustainability has always been an important value to us. For that reason, we joined 1% for the Planet so we can support environmental organisations. Being a small independent company based in Aotearoa New Zealand, 1% for the Planet has offered us the ability to help the Planet on a larger scale, which we could not do on our own.

Besides this contribution, we work to minimise our waste during the design process and reducing our carbon footprint.

To achieve this, our policy is:

To make our products last as long as possible. We have an ongoing focus on designing long-lasting packs and improving the durability of our products without increasing weight.
To make our product field-repairable and supply spare parts where possible.
To offer a low-cost repair service.
To recycle all recyclable materials used in the business, rather than sending them to landfill.
When the product has finished its working life, we ask you to return it to Aarn Packs rather than sending it to a landfill. We will disassemble it and recover all reusable materials.
As biodegradable materials become available that meet our performance and durability criteria, we will adopt them.

Look for the 1% for the Planet logo to purchase for the Planet, learn more and join at onepercentfortheplanet.org

Aarn Packs have co-created a Sustainability Auditing Tool to help businesses make sustainable change in many different areas of how they operate. Make sure you check out all the info at our blog here.

Aarn Packs pledges 1% of all sales to Environmental Causes

Aarn Packs joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support environmental organisations focused on the environment.

"Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment, and, only 5% of that comes from businesses. The Planet needs bigger support than this, and our growing network of business members is doing its valuable part to increase giving and support on-the-ground outcomes. We're excited to welcome Aarn Packs to our global movement,"says Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.

By contributing 1% of their annual sales, thousands of 1% for the Planet members have raised over $300 million to support approved Environmental Partners around the globe. Environmental Partners are approved based on referrals, track record and environmental focus. Thousands of Environmental Partners worldwide are currently approved.

Beside this contribution, we are also focusing on reducing our impact on the environment. "In choosing which brand you purchase, the impact on the environment is essential.
We aim to adopt the cradle-to-cradle principles developed by William McDonough and partners (see www.mbdc.com).
The main principles are to change the material cycle from 'cradle to grave' to 'cradle to cradle' using 100% recyclable materials; to eliminate any toxic materials from the cycle, and to replace non-biodegradable materials with biodegradable ones as they become available",explains Aarn Tate, founder and designer at Aarn Packs.

About 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our Planet and future generations thrive. We inspire businesses and individuals to support Environmental Partners through membership and everyday actions. We make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling and third-party certification.