Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.
- Ancient Indian Proverb


Here are just some of the steps we’ve taken to minimize our environmental impact:
Among our extensive inventory is natural, organic hemp - recyclable & biodegradable, not like petroleum-based synthetic fibers. It is easy on the soil – when dried in the field, it returns up to 60% of the nutrients it takes. Hemp also contains a low amount of lignin - the organic glue that binds plant cells – which allows for environmentally friendly bleaching without the use of chlorine. See our Hemp fabrics in the Beyond Collection.
Our delivery vans were chosen for their excellent fuel economy – on average, they get 18% better fuel economy than the next closest competitor.
Unlike most commercial grade soap, the laundry soap we have chosen to use is a much more environmentally friendly formula.
About 3.5 billion wire hangers get dumped into U.S. landfills every year, according to the Hanger Network. That's 195 million pounds of steel-or the equivalent of 60,000 cars. We are implementing a hanger return system – soon, when you receive your delivery you will also receive a specially designed box in which to gather and organize your hangers for return.
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