Sustainability Recap: 2023 Milestones with Sky Organics
Sustainability Recap: 2023 Milestones with Sky Organics
Sustainability Recap: 2023 Milestones with Sky Organics
SUSTAINABILITY RECAP
2023 Milestones with Sky Organics
Wow. It’s 2024, and I’m not quite sure how that can be.
It feels like only recently we launched our brand in 2015. From where I’m standing, it’s hard to believe it wasn’t just yesterday that Sky Organics announced our latest sustainability goals. And now here we are.
In some ways, the world is in a precarious place. But I want to see the good where I can. My daughter will turn two soon, and I’ve been in awe of how she experiences things. She’s vocal, optimistic, and becoming her own person.
My wish last year was to play even a small role in making her environment more sustainable. I’m pleased to say that societally, and as a company, I think we’ve made some headway.
I think we’re holding ourselves accountable, making recycling more accessible, and engaging a community of like-minded people.
How do I know for sure? As Chief Sustainability Officer at Sky Organics, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the year. I hope you’ll join me while I go over some important milestones.
There’s a real focus on always aiming to do better. This aligns with Sky Organics’ vision, which includes offering:
• Simple, pure, and potent products
• Sustainably sourced natural and Certified Organic ingredients
• Eco Conscious packaging
• An unwavering commitment to the welfare of our customers, workers, and the overarching community
It means so much that B Lab has partnered with us. Moving forward, I encourage you to join the movement and track our progress on the official B Corp website.
WE BECAME B CORP CERTIFIED!
Last spring, Sky Organics officially became a Certified B Corporation. This was huge for us. Our company has long been driven by a purpose beyond profit, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement.
Truly, it was an honor to see our efforts recognized. Certified B Corps work collectively to strengthen the global economy. The idea is to create an inclusive and regenerative economic system—one where companies act with intention.
How do companies earn B Corp Certification? A nonprofit network called B Lab helps to hold for-profit companies accountable. They make sure brands meet high standards of social and environmental impact, and that we consistently act with intention.
WE BECAME B CORP CERTIFIED!
Last spring, Sky Organics officially became a Certified B Corporation. This was huge for us. Our company has long been driven by a purpose beyond profit, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement.
Truly, it was an honor to see our efforts recognized. Certified B Corps work collectively to strengthen the global economy. The idea is to create an inclusive and regenerative economic system—one where companies act with intention.
How do companies earn B Corp Certification? A nonprofit network called B Lab helps to hold for-profit companies accountable. They make sure brands meet high standards of social and environmental impact, and that we consistently act with intention.
There’s a real focus on always aiming to do better. This aligns with Sky Organics’ vision, which includes offering:
• Simple, pure, and potent products
• Sustainably sourced natural and Certified Organic ingredients
• Eco Conscious packaging
• An unwavering commitment to the welfare of our customers, workers, and the overarching community
It means so much that B Lab has partnered with us. Moving forward, I encourage you to join the movement and track our progress on the official B Corp website.
WE TRANSITIONED TO
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING!
At Sky Organics, our 2023 rebrand involved so much more than a new website and a better ecommerce experience. We also moved away from virgin plastic bottles and started using 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) containers.
WE TRANSITIONED TO
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING!
At Sky Organics, our 2023 rebrand involved so much more than a new website and a better ecommerce experience. We also moved away from virgin plastic bottles and started using 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) containers.
This was a major shift for us (in the best sense). The same way we offer pure and potent ingredients, we’ve made it our mission to offer sustainable packaging. After all, products made from recycled plastics reportedly reduce energy consumption by 79% and greenhouse gas emissions by 67%.
So in 2023, we committed to selling products in plastic bottles and jars made from 100% recycled material. We also started using cartons made with responsibly and sustainably sourced paper—certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Our transition to PCR has been deeply impactful.
WE MADE
RECYCLING EASIER!
Naturally, we wanted to encourage consumers to recycle the bottles and jars behind the oils and serums they so love. (Of course, reusing those materials is always an option too.)
But recycling is just as important. To prioritize this, we added a QR code to all of our packaging that links to specific recycling instructions on our website. We also wanted to highlight our partnership with Pact Collective. Through this partnership, you can conveniently recycle hard-to-recycle components through our mail-back collection program. These include pumps, sprays, and other items that aren’t accepted through curbside recycling.
Oh, and did we mention that Sky Organics is covering all collection and recycling fees? All you have to do is fund the $5 shipping expense.
Don’t worry, though: you’ll be reimbursed. As a special thank you, we’ll send you a discount code for $5 off your next purchase of $20 or more.
This was a major shift for us (in the best sense). The same way we offer pure and potent ingredients, we’ve made it our mission to offer sustainable packaging. After all, products made from recycled plastics reportedly reduce energy consumption by 79% and greenhouse gas emissions by 67%.
So in 2023, we committed to selling products in plastic bottles and jars made from 100% recycled material. We also started using cartons made with responsibly and sustainably sourced paper—certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Our transition to PCR has been deeply impactful.
WE MADE
RECYCLING EASIER!
Naturally, we wanted to encourage consumers to recycle the bottles and jars behind the oils and serums they so love. (Of course, reusing those materials is always an option too.)
But recycling is just as important. To prioritize this, we added a QR code to all of our packaging that links to specific recycling instructions on our website. We also wanted to highlight our partnership with Pact Collective. Through this partnership, you can conveniently recycle hard-to-recycle components through our mail-back collection program. These include pumps, sprays, and other items that aren’t accepted through curbside recycling.
Oh, and did we mention that Sky Organics is covering all collection and recycling fees? All you have to do is fund the $5 shipping expense.
Don’t worry, though: you’ll be reimbursed. As a special thank you, we’ll send you a discount code for $5 off your next purchase of $20 or more.
WE DOUBLED DOWN ON OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ECOLOGI!
You may know that for every order placed on our website, Sky Organics will plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi.
The goal is to fight climate change by restoring forests in mostly underserved communities. The nonprofit also creates jobs for people like Beatrice, who earns a living through an Ecologi-funded project in Kenya. Clearly, Ecologi is doing great work. At Sky Organics, our work with them funded over 22,000 trees in 2023 alone!
When my daughter is a little older, we’ll talk more about reforestation and what it means for the planet. In the meantime, Sky Organics will keep recycling, working with Ecologi, and upholding our sustainability commitment.
And we’ll continue having you, our consumers, along for the ride. Cheers to a healthy, happy, climate-friendly 2024.
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