Sustainability
We’re dedicated to making more sustainable choices and to continuously improving upon our environmental and social impact. In the sections that follow, learn about the ways in which we’re working to do and be better.
Powered by Renewable Energy
Katrina uses 100% green energy to power her garden studio in Preston, utilising solar panels to generate the heat for the Unearthed Ceramics kiln, in addition to paying for Green Wind for the excess required. We have recently invested in a high energy efficient kiln which will have a significantly positive impact on reducing energy consumption.
Unearthed Packaging choices -
Bio-fill packing beans 100% biodegradable
Being made from natural Corn and Potato starch, when immersed in water, the pellets dissolve naturally with no harmful residue. Bio-fill can be diposed of in curbside rubbsh as it completely breaks down or use in compost bins and council green bins.
Water activated tape 100%recyclable and compostable.
Made from recycled paper waste, FSC certified and EN13432 compliant. Acid free, with a non-toxic and odourless starch adhesive derived from potatoes.
Hex wrap 100%recyclable and compostable.
Sustainable bubble wrap alternative. Expandable kraft FSC certified papaer. Every order plants a tree from Heaps Good packaging.
Shipping
Unearthed Ceramics uses two services to post orders in Australia.
Australia Post - Signatory to the Federal Government’s Greenhouse Challenge, National Packaging Covenant and Buy Recycled Program.
Sendle - First 100% carbon neutral nation-wide shipping service in Australia.
In addition, customers are invited to collect their wares directly from the brand’s urban studio in the suburb of Preston.
Minimising Waste
In every area of our operations, it is our aim to minimise the waste that we produce and to repurpose remnant materials. In the studio, excess clay is recycled after wheel throwing, and is combined with the trimmings that are produced during the making process. The recycled clay is then laid out to dry and wedged by hand in preparation for use in the next project. Water usage and waste is kept to an absolute minimum throughout all stages of production.
Clay Matters: Clay Workers for the Environment
Unearthed Ceramics is a member of Clay Matters: Clay Workers for the Environment. Clay Matters is a community that exists to, ‘encourage clay workers to lead and inspire climate action, embed environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in the studio, and strengthen individual and social commitments to carbon reduction.’ (Clay Matters, 2022)
Unearthed also supports Greenpeace for it’s environmental activism with a monthly donation.
Compostable & Recyclable Materials
We also utilise compostable and recyclable materials to carefully and thoughtfully package our wares, reusing components from local neighbour donations.
Wrapping paper 100% recyclable
Materials used in products manufacturing are sourced from accredited paper mills supplying international Chain of Custody certified paper products. All inks used in manufacturing are water based and manufactured in Australia. Wrapco’s manufacturing process utilises 99/9% of all materials appropriated. All Waste is recycled.
We use Recycle Smart for recycling our clay bags as well as soft plastics in a street run initiative.
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