Sustainability

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Our goal is to manage our little business in an environmentally responsible manner, so our practices are constantly evolving. We know we’re just a drop in the ocean, but we want to do our bit anyway. 

 

About our printer

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Our Tarot decks are printed by the extraordinary Generation Press, based near Brighton, England. We’re proud to work with them (not just for their impeccable print quality, but for their genuine commitment to people and planet).

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Here’s why we chose them:

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• They’re local, which helps us keep our carbon footprint low.

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• B Corp Certified since 2022, with a score of 119 — a clear indicator of their accountability across everything from employee wellbeing to supply chain ethics.

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• Previously EMAS certified (2013–2018), recognising their long-term commitment to improving environmental performance.

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• Powered by renewables: They generate solar energy onsite and top up with 100% renewable electricity from Ecotricity.

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• Carbon neutral and proud participants in the Carbon Balanced Paper programme in partnership with the World Land Trust — helping protect threatened habitats acre by acre.

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• Sustainable materials: They use FSC-certified papers and vegetable-based inks.

 

• Living Wage Employer since 2020.

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• And they’ve funded the planting of 7,179 trees since 2013.

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About our decks

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• Cards: Printed on Gallerie Art Satin (FSC-certified and made by an EMAS-certified mill for high environmental standards).

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• Tuck box: Made from Colorplan paper, which is FSC-certified, fully recyclable, biodegradable, and free from heavy metals and harmful chlorine.

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• Two-piece box: The lid is made from Colorplan paper (see above). The base is corrugated cardboard (made mainly from renewable, recycled paper fibres. It’s recyclable, biodegradable, and low-impact to produce, making it one of the most sustainable packaging materials available).

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About our packaging

 

We’re committed to using the most environmentally friendly packaging options we can find. That means constantly reviewing and improving our materials (and reusing wherever possible).

 

• Shipping boxes: Many of our boxes are made from sustainable, recyclable, and naturally biodegradable materials. We reuse packaging whenever possible, so some orders may arrive in a pre-loved box (one of our favourite ways to reduce waste).​​

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• Tissue paper: Made from 100% recycled content. Fully recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. Sourced from the UK or EU.

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• Packing tape: Our paper tape is recyclable and complies with the European 2004/12/CE packaging directive. You’ll only see plastic tape if we’re reusing an old box that came to us that way.

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A variety of void fill options may be used, including...

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• Honeycomb paper wrap: 100% paper – recyclable, renewable, and compostable. If you ever find plastic bubble wrap in your parcel, it’s because we’re giving used materials a second life.

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• Flexi-Hex® sleeves: Made from 100% recycled paper, these clever honeycomb sleeves are perfect for protecting fragile items in transit. ​​

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• Pelaspan S shape loose-fill: Made from recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS), this fill is 100% recyclable and manufactured without harmful CFC's. 

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• Corrugated cardboard inserts: Made from renewable, recyclable materials.

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• ZigZag shredded paper: Reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and made in the UK at a carbon-neutral facility.

 

About our suppliers

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To keep our supply chain as green as possible, we prioritise working with suppliers who share our sustainability values, and we try to choose local suppliers wherever we can.