Our Environmental Policy
In preparing the following content, we acknowledge there are countless impacts each of us have on the Environment, both consciously and unconsciously. Tesktura's environmental policy is committed to what is understood as being critical issues at this time.
OMISSION OF PLASTIC
- Tekstura uses 100% biodegradable packaging.
- We challenge our business suppliers to use recyclable or biodegradable packaging.
- All postage and freight items are to be packaged in non-plastic packaging (in particular, ‘Express Post’ plastic satchels are an excluded postage option).
REDUCING GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS
- We note the global carbon emissions targets and Australia's failure to achieve our target for 2030 emissions. Our government has not implemented an effective climate policy
- Each of our business suppliers must demonstrate a commitment to sustainable production and publish an Environmental Policy.
- Energy efficient lights and globes are used in our commercial premises.
- Disposing of electrical and technology devises through recycling centres. For locally approved centres on the Northern Beaches residents – visit - https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/rubbish-and-recycling/ewaste
- Freight of furniture is by sea (a much lower carbon footprint than air). Airfreight used for other products remains dependent on the policies of our courier companies (which are to be researched for best practice environmental policy).
- Our removalists commit to their own Environmental Policy.
- Our business vehicle is a Toyota Prius, an electric hybrid.
- At home, large and small native tree and plant species have been re-introduced for fauna support. We are striving for a vegetarian diet, that reflects our concerns for the impacts of meat consumption on the environment and the cruel practice of animal farming within agribusiness.
- Ongoing revisions continue in our carbon reduction plan.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE & DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL HABITAT
Tekstura contributes a percentage of profits to environmental and animal welfare organisations which include:
AUSTRALIAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY