Sustainability

When I’m having creative ideas, I critically think about materials and methods so that I can champion environmental sustainability in an industrial setting.

This begins with using recovered metals but there’s always room for improvement when it comes to minimising our environmental impact. I know I can do better and will keep trying to make this list longer!

• Using re-purposed metals such as steel, brass and copper from furniture making offcuts

• Recyclable, minimal packaging

• Use of hand tools

• Small made to order fabrication, no mass production

• Use of natural materials in prep work (for example beeswax over modern jewellers’ waxes which contain plastics)

• Collecting and re-using offcut from my own creations

• Challenge the perceptions and “perceived” value of metals less commonly used in modern jewellery; they’re all a precious resource in my mind and I hope my creations help convince people that they are all beautiful.

• Provide care advice for customers; metals are almost endlessly recyclable and with proper care, re-purposed pieces will last their own lifetime.

• Domestic and industrial recycling

• Regular volunteer work with our local woodland conservation group

It can be difficult for small independents to adopt environmentally friendly practices for a variety of factors; prohibitive costs and the practicalities of doing so within a rented industrial space are just a couple.

I’d love to hear from you if you have information or ideas that I might be able to pursue to continue on a greener journey.