We support mangrove planting in Indonesia
Sustainability is something that will need to continue to evolve. We do not expect to have all the answers straight away, but consider that doing something, however small, is better than nothing.
The main project we are supporting is a mangrove planting programme in Indonesia through our partner Handprint.
Effective carbon storage
Mangrove trees are one of the most efficient organic carbon storage options on the planet, holding three to five times more carbon than tropical upland forests. These trees lay deep underground roots where they store almost 75% of their carbon.
Healthy mangroves also offer jobs for coastal communities while also provide protection against natural events such as hurricanes. The full details of our partnership programme and the Silk Flowers Singapore tree count planted to date, can be found here.
Our key sustainability promises
- Plant a mangrove tree for every online purchase with Hand Print
- Use Noissue labels
- Purchase adequate quantities of products, made to order, to reduce waste
- Product to be transported straight from manufacture to Singapore with no middle man
- Products shipped (vs airfreight) as much as possible
- No use of plastic bags or unnecessary packing
- If products have been used as display, then we'll sell at cost instead of disposing of them
This is an area we will continue to develop and work on as new technology and ideas develop.
