Sustainability is important to us and in ensuring we have a minimal carbon footprint on our environment as possible.

Sustainability for us is the way how we operate from an operational, environmental, health, people and social perspective.

It is a journey where we are constantly stretching our limits and trying new ways to reduce our overall impact to the environment and people.

Packaging & Transport

Sustainability extends into our packaging and transport by selecting materials and methods that are environmentally friendly.

Lowest possible environmental impact

It is important to us to select packaging that doesn’t harm the environment, but also can be re-used, recycled or re-purposed.

What makes our transport sustainable

Planting Trees

For every Chit Chats collect shipment, one tree will be planted to land restoration in New Brunswick.

One Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. Find more info here: https://chitchats.com/blog/partnering-with-one-tree-planted-for-a-greener-future

Minimize return rates

Did you know that reducing returns are one of the best ways to reduce your environmental impact?

Our goal is to reduce returns that heavily contribute to environmental waste.

Not only is it a significant cost for small business owners but many times returns cannot be re-sold and end up in general waste that goes to the landfill. When items are burned in the landfill, they release CO2 in the atmosphere that cause reduction in the ozone layer

We try to describe the items as much as possible, so you have as much information as possible prior to purchasing. If you have any questions prior to your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What makes our packaging sustainable?

Recyclable

We try to avoid any virgin materials in our packaging as much as possible. Of course, we are not perfect and there is always room for improvement and are consistently looking for ways where we can improve. Most of our packaging is made from recycled materials while others are also biodegradable.

Less packaging altogether

We aim to ship the items in beautiful packaging with just enough material inside so that they still look beautiful once you open the packaging.  We don’t believe it’s necessary to add extra waste and plastic that not only adds to the shipping weight but also creates environmental waste.

Our commitment to sustainable packaging

Mailer boxes: FSC Materials, Recyclable using Non-toxic inks 

Tissue paper: Sustainably sourced, made with 20% post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills, Recyclable

Note cards: Recycled content, 100% post-consumer waste, green e-certified, recyclable

Inner poly bags: 100% pre-consumer recycled content and adhesives, RCS100 Standard

Packaging tape: Recyclable

Poly mailers: 100% polypropylene material and are identified by recycling code 5

Hang tags: Compostable, Recyclable

Large cards: Compostable, Recyclable