Sustainability
Sustainability
DOING BUSINESS WITH A CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE FUTURE!
A GOOD AND AFFORDABLE PRODUCT
At The Gift, we strive for good and affordable products. This already starts with the first ideas for a new collection. What are the trends? Are sustainable or recycled materials possible for this product? In what way can we package the product sustainably? And last but not least: does the factory work according to the strict conditions of the BSCI?
From the samples to the first delivery, transport is extremely efficient. Orders from various factories in the Far East are collected and go to Europe in full containers. This is how we achieve a good and affordable product, for every link in the supply chain.
2024
Expansion of sustainable collection
NEW MATERIALS
Sustainable collection expanded with recycled aluminum
2023
Expansion sustainable collection
NEW MATERIALS
Sustainable collection expanded to include recycled cotton, EcoAllene and soy wax.
2022
Certify
GRS
Global Recycle Standard (GRS) Certification achieved.
2022
Production countries
PRODUCTION IN EUROPE
At this moment, 20% of the collection is produced in Europe.
2022
Packaging optimisation
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Big steps in sustainable packaging.
2021
CO2 offsetting
PLANT TREES THROUGH TREES FOR ALL
Start of corporate forest in the Netherlands and Indonesia through Trees For All.
2021
Optimization of production processes
TERRACOTTA
From now on, the Terracotta line will be produced entirely sustainably.
2021
Sustainable development goals
THE GIFT
The Gift Responsibility and Sustainable Development Goals have been established.
2021
Introduction of vegan cosmetics
KUMAI INTRODUCTION
Vegan cosmetics brand KUMAI is added to the collection.
2019 - 2020
Expansion of sustainable collection
EVEN MORE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Water hyacinth and wheat straw products are added to the collection.
2018
Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR
is becoming the standard. The sustainable collection will be expanded. Also, more focus on production sites in Europe.
2017
Deployment of sustainable materials
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Demand for sustainable products is increasing. Bags made of sustainable materials are added to the collection.
2016
Inspect
INSPECTION AGENCIES
Close cooperation with independent inspection agency, which is represented throughout China.
2012
Testing & reporting
TEST REPORTS
Active policy on test reports and product dossiers in cooperation with testing agencies/labs.
2011
A new standard
BSCI COLLABORATIONS
Requirements package to suppliers is increased. Only BSCI suppliers are accepted.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
IN 2021, WE CRITICALLY REVIEWED OUR BUSINESS PROCESSES IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, SALES AND TRANSPORT. ON THE BASIS OF THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, TARGETS WERE DRAWN UP TO BECOME EVEN MORE SUSTAINABLE IN THE COMING YEARS. THESE GOALS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE CODE OF CONDUCT ‘A GOOD AND AFFORDABLE PRODUCT’.
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WITH US YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBLE PRODUCT IN YOUR HANDS.
WITH GRS CERTIFICATES
In October 2022, The Gift achieved GRS certification after an extensive audit on business and procurement processes. The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certificate is a globally recognized certification for products made from recycled materials. The certificate guarantees that a product is made with a certain percentage of recycled materials and that its production meets specific social, environmental and technical requirements.
The goal for the coming years is to provide certification to as many products as possible.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS TOO
Besides doing sustainable business on a global scale, we also actively engage in our immediate environment. We cooperate with apprenticeship companies. We also plant trees every year through Trees for All to offset our carbon emissions through certified projects. Finally, we support the Food Bank by contributing to gift parcels during the December month.
Read more about corporate social responsibility in our sustainability report.
CHOICE OF MATERIALS AND PACKAGING WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND
Our collections are carefully composed, using sustainable and recycled materials as much as possible. Besides the material choice of the products, the packaging is also important. All packaging is designed with sustainability in mind. Our portfolio of sustainable products is constantly expanding. Get to know the materials!
BAGS, TROLLEYS, PLAIDS
Recycled PET Bottles
A strong and eco-friendly plastic sourced from used plastic bottles. The plastic bottles are cleaned and stripped of caps and labels. The bottles are chopped into small pieces to form granules and fibers.
PLAIDS AND KITCHEN TEXTILES
Recycled Cotton
An eco-friendly alternative to cotton. Manufacturing waste and used textiles are collected and chopped into fibers. The fibers are made into a wick that is spun into new yarn.
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BASKETS
Seagrass
A durable and strong material used as an alternative to synthetic materials. Seagrass grows in salt water around the world. After harvesting, the seagrass is dried in the sun and then braided by hand.
Candles
Soy Wax
A sustainable alternative to paraffin, made from soya beans. Candles made from soy wax have a lower melting point, which means the candles burn longer. It also releases less soot during burning.
