As a fashion company, we are hyper-aware of our industry’s impact on the planet and we are committed to responsibly producing well-crafted, timeless pieces for you to wear (and wear, and wear), then pass down for generations.How do we walk the walk? We work with factories to produce small batches of quality items, implement more sustainable manufacturing and responsible waste strategies, and constantly strive towards a smaller carbon footprint.Just like it takes time to create a dress you’ll host a lifetime of parties in, it takes time to become 100% sustainable. In the spirit of progress, here are a few of the steps we’re taking to get there:
We are moving towards only using biodegradable materials and/or reusable materials for packaging. Currently, our polybags and mailers are made out of 70% corn starch and 30% PLA/PBAT. The production of these materials generates less air pollution than regular plastic and they are made from corn, which is a renewable resource and will break down into harmless natural compounds and will be returned to the earth as fertilizer.
We use up our excess materials by using dead stock textiles for production wherever possible for items such as face masks, wine bags, and handbag lining. Additionally, fabric scraps are recycled at the factory level or with local vendors, who recycle/reuse them to make bags, fillings for cushions or other items such as keychains out of them.
We are working to introduce more and more sustainable items into our assortment including handwoven totes using recycled plastics by artisans in Ejutla, Oaxaca. The material is made by combining microplastics and used plastic bags, which are machine-turned into strips of plastics and then hand woven into bags.
Frances Valentine is proud to be part of a community of conscious brands supporting ocean plastic recovery through our partnership with Cleanhub. Cleanhub connects brands with local plastic collection initiatives in regions where contributions can have the greatest impact.
Since April 2021, every Frances Valentine order has contributed to this program, helping to prevent over 62,895 lbs of plastic, equivalent to roughly 2 million plastic water bottles, from entering the ocean.
Through this partnership, Frances Valentine has been matched with an organization in Southern India that provides door-to-door waste collection services. This program not only prevents waste from reaching the ocean but also introduces communities to sustainable waste management practices. It creates meaningful social impact as well, offering employees financial stability and the opportunity to provide education for their children for the first time.
We are proud that this initiative supports both environmental protection and positive social change. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Cleanhub as we advance toward our sustainability goals.
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