Sustainability
What is recycled polyester?
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody.
Its goal is to increase the use of recycled materials. For this reason, GRS monitors integrity throughout the entire supply chain and production process and verifies safe and equitable working conditions, along with environmental and chemical practices used in production.
GRS is currently the strictest standard for recycled materials on the market.
Our sustainability values
- We use 100% recycled plastic bottles to create our flags. We breathe new life into discarded plastic, turning it into flags and other useful products that last a lifetime. One flag bought = up to 32 fewer bottles in our oceans.
- Our shipping packaging is fully biodegradable, and we take steps to ensure that we don't use excess cardboard or filler.
- We maintain a fair, equal & ethical working environment
Every single one of our products is made from 100% recycled materials. More specifically - plastic. It’s shredded, then woven into the lovely material that makes all of our product.
Benefits of items made from recycled plastic
Recycled polyester, also known as rPET, is a greener material comparing to virgin polyester because it actually has a positive impact on the environment.
- Keeps plastics from going to landfill and the ocean
- Takes fewer resources to make
- Reduces the dependency on petroleum
- Decreases greenhouse gas emissions
- Can be continuously recycled again and again.
Here’s a handy chart to show you the process:
