The main thing is cheap? That has never been our motto! In addition to the longevity of our products, we have been working from the start to save as many resources as possible. But avoiding plastic is also very important to us. For a sustainable strategy, it is not enough for us to "only" consume fewer resources. We therefore attach importance to ensuring that sustainability is considered and anchored in every one of our company's actions.
Here you will find a number of things that we are already implementing today.
Products
Our products are designed to bring you joy for a long time and, with good care, can be used for years. Our Singing Bowls in particular are used for decades and, of course, last for generations!
- We try to use the most sustainable, natural and renewable raw materials possible in our products.
- In addition, we are expanding our range to include vegan products and are continuing to look for alternative, vegan options.
Packaging
Online retail generates a lot of packaging material. That's why we've given this particular consideration and are constantly looking for ecological alternatives and ways to reduce it. Ideas implemented so far:
- The packaging material is mostly reused or recycled; for example, we use cushion pads made from shredded old cardboard boxes that could not be reused as a whole.
- When shipping, we avoid plastic as much as possible. We continue to use the plastic bags that we need for transport from production so that the goods are protected from salt water and corrosion during transport by sea.
- In our shipping department, we use paper tape instead of plastic tape, as well as paper padding and starch-based packing peanuts in addition to our recycled and reused materials.
Printed materials
In a company of our size, the creation of printed materials is necessary, be it business cards for the trade fair or the catalog, which has become a constant companion for many of our customers. So, we have thought about how we can save resources, print in a climate-friendly and ecological way, and have so far been able to convert the following:
- We are gradually switching to digital media. Many of our customers, and we ourselves, still appreciate high-quality materials and therefore do not completely forego printing our catalog, but only send it out on request. You can browse our current catalog online and download it on our homepage.
- Whenever possible, we have our printed materials produced in a climate-neutral way – as often as possible on recycled paper.
Social Responsibility
Many of our products, such as Singing Bowls and gongs, are manufactured in their countries of origin, Nepal, India and China. We pay close attention to good working conditions during production, including ensuring that
- a fair salary is paid
- no children work in the corresponding workshops
- and we provide financial support to the craftsmen in case of illness and weddings.
Otherwise, "Made in Germany" is at the top of our list. As far as possible, we have many mallets and other accessories manufactured in Germany.
We believe in long-term things...
and therefore attach great importance to a good working atmosphere. Our employees have been with us for an average of about 9 years, with more than a third of our employees having worked for us for over 17 years.
A loving and respectful relationship with our employees and external partners is very important to us. We organize joint activities such as summer festivals or Christmas parties every year.
Donations
We support the association Opportunities: Education in Nepal e.V. with financial donations. The purpose of the association is to promote charitable causes in Nepal and to promote development cooperation locally with a focus on education and the promotion of youth welfare. In particular, underprivileged children should be provided with free education, accommodation, food and adequate health care.
Office
We also conserve resources directly in our offices and want to protect the environment.
- We use green electricity.
- To avoid waste, we use refillable containers for soap and disinfectant. Soap, disinfectant, and cleaning agents are made – as far as possible – from natural, biodegradable ingredients.
But we're not stopping there. We are always looking for more ideas and ways to protect our environment with people and nature. Do you have any further ideas or suggestions?
We look forward to receiving an email at: [email protected]