The Carbon Offset Charge is an average of calculating carbon emission within the following areas: - Transport - Packaging - Manufacturing - Locally Crafted Business - the use of the platform, our services and energy required to make it available. - Supporting projects by buying ACCUs Each component is good for a certain value. This value is not set in stone, and will be adjusted over time, depending on the changes within each component. At this stage they are set at: - Transport & Packaging - $0.17 - Manufacturing - $0.18 - Locally Crafted Business - $0.16 - Supporting projects by buying ACCUs - $0.21 Total: $0.72 The charge of $0.72/item will be split over different projects linked to the source of carbon emission. The value of the Transport & Packaging will be invested in projects that are reducing carbon emission within the Transport and Packaging Industry. This can be ie. in projects searching for more sustainable packaging. Locally Crafted Business percentage will go to Household projects, decreasing our carbon footprint. ACCUs will be used to support Indigenous and Environmental projects, reducing carbon emissions. Read more the Carbon Offset Projects we support .

Architects who deliver architectural application in a sustainable way, with respect for environment and bio-diversity: In Victoria: - DesignLife Consulting

The following businesses sell sustainable, zero-waste, vegan and/or environmentally friendly beauty products. In Victoria: - Nature Inc. - Nature's Intentions - Dry Oil Co.

Businesses selling bio-degradable or compostable Coffee Pods In Queensland: - Nice Coffee Co.

Businesses making ceramic products In Victoria: - Sticky Earth Ceramics

Businesses that respect a circular economical production In New South Wales: - Deja New Palletable Creations in Victoria: - Eco-Wick - Nature Inc.

The following businesses sell sustainable, zero-waste, vegan and/or environmentally friendly fashion products. In Victoria: - Kossalii

Businesses selling fresh produce or products made of 100% natural ingredients or fresh produce In Victoria: - The 3 Bees

Businesses making sustainable, recycled and/or environmentally friendly garden products In Victoria: - Eco-Wick

Businesses making hemp-based products In Victoria: - Natural Distilling Co.

Businesses selling sustainable, recycled and/or environmentally friendly jewellery In Victoria: - Kossalii

Businesses selling plastic-free products In Queensland: - Nice Coffee Co. In Victoria: - Good-Edi

Businesses selling edible take-away cups In Victoria: - Good-Edi

The following businesses sell sustainable, recycled and/or environmentally friendly furniture or wooden products. In New South Wales: - Deja New Palletable Creations

Businesses selling sustainable, low-VOC, zero-VOC and clay-based paint products In New South Wales: - Painted Earth

Businesses printing sustainably on recycled paper and/or use eco-friendly or plant based inks In Western Australia: - The Environmentally Friendly Printing Co.

The following businesses sell Vegan products. In Victoria: - Nature Inc. - Nature's Intentions - Dry-Oil Co. - Good-Edi

Businesses making sustainable, recycled and/or environmentally friendly products in a zero-waste production In New South Wales: - Deja New Palletable Creations in Victoria: - Eco-Wick - Good-Edi

Where toxins taken up by plants and animals from their environment become concentrated in body tissues.

A material that breaks down with the assistance of microorganisms.

Is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by an individual, event, organisation, service, place or product, usually expressed in tonnes.

Circular Economy is a fairly new production and consumption model that ensures sustainable growth. Circular Economy drives the optimisation of resources, reduces the consumption of raw materials and recovers waste by recycling the product or giving it a second life as a new product. It involves sharing, leasing, reusing. repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. It is a systematic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society and the environment. In contrast to the 'take-make-waste' lineair model, a circular economy is regenerative by design and aims to gradually decouple growth from the consumption of finite resources.

A material that breaks down to become what is effectively dirt. It contains no toxins and can support plant live.

Slow Fashion is an awareness and approach to producing clothing which takes into consideration all aspects of the supply chain. It considers the processes and resources required to make clothing with a particular focus on sustainability. It means spending more time on the design process, ensuring that each piece of apparel is quality made. This involved a buying better quality garments that will last for longer and values fair treatment of people, animals and the planet.

Zero-Waste Production means designing and managing products and processes to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, converse and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them. Zero-Waste Economy os based on 5 principles: 1/ REFUSE 2/ REDUCE 3/ REUSE and REPAIR 4/ ROT 5/ RECYCLE

Recycling involves the destruction of waste in order to create new products. Generally speaking, recycling slightly decreases the quality of certain materials. Up-cycling is a form of recycling where instead of turning waste into new materials, you take the product as it is and that you would otherwise throw away, and give it a new use in life. An existing product / waste is turned into a new product of a higher value.

The Benefits of Handmade Soap Made With Natural Ingredients are: 1/ It made without chemicals and synthetics. It can have natural shea butter, clays, mineral colorants, and oils. 2/ It's not harmful to waterways. The natural ingredients in most handmade soaps are biodegradable. 3/ It moisturizes your hands better and longer with glycerin. Glycerin, a fat naturally found in plants, organically hydrates and keeps the skin soothed. 4/ It's palm oil-free or only contains sustainably-harvested palm oil. 5/ It's often vegan and not tested on animals. Many handmade soaps contain no animal fats, milk, or honey products, so they are vegan-friendly. The small businesses that make them usually don’t test on animals, so they are most likely cruelty-free. 6/ It comes from small businesses. Purchasing handmade soap from local businesses means supporting community members. 7/ Its packaging is often sustainable. You’ll usually seed handmade soap packaged without plastics or in recycled paper bags.