MADE TO ORDER STATIONERY AND GOODS
As a small business I'll never be able to purchase and manufacture on the scale of the larger corporations but if I can operate on an eco-conscious scale that works for my business. All of our products are designed & product developed in our Chicago studio, and then many are made to order in-house. These include stickers, magnets, other stationery products, art prints and more. We work with a reliable, a high-quality supplier for apparel and some home goods.
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MADE TO ORDER STATIONERY & GOODS: By printing and assembling as orders are placed, we eliminate a lot of waste, excess inventory and it's taking a step towards sustainable and responsible production. We use an inkjet printer with a refillable cartridge system. This means just refill the ink reservoir and I don't replace the plastic every time it runs out (which is about every 9-12 months! I HIGHLY suggest this type of printer). The ink is water based so in the event of a clean up (which I've rarely had to do) it's very easy.
NO GROSS LABOR PRACTICES: Doing things the right way has never been up for debate. We prioritize sweatshop, humane, sustainable ways with a focus on positive mental health. Because no job is worth it - even if you LOVE what you're doing.
VIRTUALLY ZERO WASTE: By making or ordering most items to order, we're able to consolidate materials for use across multiple items and take that into account when developing new items. We also recycle or reuse any material excess when we can or when appropriate. This also allows freedom when designing new items since a lot of the items share the same base materials.