At basenotes, we believe that beautiful stationery can and should be responsibly made. We are on a journey to not just create, but to inspire a sustainable transformation within the industry.
As we share our aspirations and actions towards sustainability, we encourage a paper-filled world that exists in harmony with our natural resources.
Ethical Sourcing & Production
Mindfully Selected Materials
We meticulously choose renewable and recycled materials to minimise environmental impact. Our papers are sourced from certified sustainable forests, and we use inks derived from soy and vegetable, ensuring that from forest to sketchbook, your creations are contributing to a healthier planet.
OUR GOAL
100% ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PAPER
Sustainable Manufacturing
Our commitment extends to our manufacturing processes. Partnering with suppliers who utilise clean energy and waste reduction practices, we aim for a production that not only results in high-quality products but also treads lightly on our planet.
Our Sustainability Goals
Transparency is Our Promise
We are making strides towards our goal of becoming a fully sustainable brand. Here's what's on the horizon for basenotes.
Zero-Waste Packaging
Transitioning to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025
Local Production
Increasing the ratio of locally made products to decrease transportation emissions
Commitment to the Planet
Lessening our carbon footprint
Educational Collaboration
Launching stationery lines in collaboration with environmental initiatives to raise awareness and support for sustainability efforts.
Designed with Purpose
Eco-friendly Innovations
Every product we design is with sustainability in mind, from biodegradable packaging to reusable pen casings. We are constantly innovating to find ways our stationery can reduce waste and encourage a circular economy.
Long-lasting Quality
Durability is key to reducing waste. We craft products that last longer, ensuring that the art of writing can be treasured in its physical form as long as possible, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Care for People
We want everyone to rest up, and be safe.
We uphold safe and fair working conditions, making it a priority to partner with world-class manufacturers who are equally committed to fair and equitable practices.
We also care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace, implementing unconscious bias workshops to better educate and remove bias. We are committed to building teams that are reflective of a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences at every level.
OUR GOAL
50% PRODUCTION PARTNERS FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED BY 2023 AND 100% BY 2026
Commitment to the Planet
Less carbon footprint, more naps.
We’re meticulous about our fabric and supplier choices and highly consider factors like environmental regulations, renewable energy, repurposed by products, methods to use less or recycled water, and GHG emissions.
We’re even doing our part when it comes to our headquarters and distribution center practices, packaging, and shipping materials – reducing the volume of materials in our orders, while introducing the use of 100% recycled content, FSC-Certified Paper, recyclable and reusable materials.
We are also transitioning our packaging to new, more environmentally-conscious options (while you might still receive some pre-recycled materials in circulation, know that we aim to achieve 100% recycled or reusable packaging by 2022).
OUR GOAL
100% RECYCLED OR REUSABLE PACKAGING BY 2022 AND NO NEW PLASTICS ACROSS OUR SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2024