What is eco-responsible and vegan jewelry?
by Array
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Eco-responsible jewelry: being beautiful and ethical is possible :)
What does the term "eco-friendly vegan jewelry" really mean? In this article, we'll talk about jewelry that respects animals and the planet. Ready to dive into the fabulous world of eco-friendly jewelry?
Ethical and responsible manufacturing
My vegan jewelry goes further than cruelty-free materials. I manufacture in my workshop, with materials that I have chosen for transparency in their traceability and their environmental impact. I have voluntarily excluded suppliers of brass findings from Asia (the vast majority of what is available on the market and which supplies European jewelry brands) for reasons of carbon impact on the one hand and because you have to go and see on site to be sure of the working and environmental conditions of the production. And going to China to see if the brass is produced correctly did not really match the values of my brand! As for the packaging, if you have already ordered from me you certainly know the small pyramid boxes that I use. They are made in France and recyclable. I stamp them by hand. I have chosen to exclude jewelry boxes which are often made with different materials (cardboard and foam) and therefore which are less recyclable. I try to do my best to have the smallest footprint possible... Even on my website, I decided not to put videos, because it takes more bandwidth and therefore more energy! Be careful, not all vegan brands take the eco-friendly approach this far, know that :)
Materials without animal suffering:
Eco-responsible and vegan jewelry is made with materials that do not come from animals and that have a limited environmental impact. No more leather, animal-based pearls, ivory, tortoiseshell or fish-based glue (yes, it exists!) I say no to all that... Instead, I use plant-based alter-leather: cork from Portugal (we don't cut down the tree, we decorate it with ticks), Piñatex (woven pineapple fibers recovered after the harvest) and grape alter-leather (for my handbags - see my new brand Bye Bye Monique ), for the wood, when I started the brand adventure I bought boards, but after visiting 2/3 stores, I finally decided to recover scraps , seeing all the waste!
Expressing your values through your jewelry
Wearing eco-responsible and vegan jewelry is much more than a style statement ... It's a way to show the world that we care about animals and the environment . It's a statement of values, it's consciously choosing not to contribute to animal suffering and supporting responsible fashion , in my case, artisanal fashion made in France. Basically, it's being a badass with style and heart!
Conclusion
Vegan eco-responsible jewelry is the perfect combination of beauty and ethics . By wearing them, you show off your style with great values . With materials without animal suffering, ethical manufacturing and varied designs, my jewelry is a way to make a positive difference in the fashion industry.