Sustainability

At A Little More Joy we are passionate about being kind to the planet. All of our gifts are environmentally and socially conscious. We aim to support as many small businesses as possible. We also plant a tree with Ecologi for every box purchased.

All of our packaging (including individual gift packaging) is reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, compostable or plantable.

We have teamed up with Ecologi so for every gift box purchased one tree is planted.

 

Packaging

	Made from Recycled materials	Reusable	Recyclable	Biodegradable	Compostable
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Tissue Paper	✔	✔	✔
Shredding	✔	✔	✔	✔
Kraft Sticker	✔		✔
Seal Sticker					✔

 

Products

• Bare Kind - The vision at Bare Kind is to accelerate the restoration of a biodiverse planet whilst bringing joy to the everyday. 10% of profits from these socks go to wildlife charities matched up with the animal prints on them. The decline of species on this planet is a growing concern and protecting biodiversity is significant in our fight against climate change. Bare Kind socks are made from bamboo as it grows fast, has high yields and uses less water to grown. The bamboo is ethically sourced in China and the process of turning bamboo fibres is undertaken in a factory that deploys a closed-loop system to reduce chemical waste. Packaging is made from 100% cardboard which can easily be recycled at home and the socks are held in place by a piece of recycled cotton thread. The socks are made at a family -run factory in Istanbul, where ethical and sustainable standards are high – the dyes used are non-toxic, factory workers must be 18 or over and are on fair wages and hours.  Socks are also shipped by lorry rather than plane where possible. The ultimate goal at Bare Kind is to be a company that not only produces high-quality bamboo socks but also operates in a way that prioritises the health and well-being of our planet. 
• BEAUTYPRO - BEAUTYPRO are committed to improving their sustainability credentials and want to be able to offer their customers the greener choice so that they can enjoy planet friendly skincare treatments without compromising on results or ease of use. BEAUTYPRO has the world’s first biodegradable sheet mask and packaging which tackles the issue of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable plastic waste. They have simplified their pouches with a layer or paper printed with vegetable ink and a thin grade plastic lining that has a unique additive to turn it into no longer being plastic. Once opened the packaging biodegrades into organic matter in 1% of the time compared to traditional plastic and without microplastics. This environmentally friendly biodegradable material can be disposed of in general waste, recycling bins and home composts, it will even biodegrade if it ends up in the sea. They have also adopted 1 million honey bees to improve environmental biodiversity and to help give back to our natural environment. In 2019, BEAUTYPRO implemented core sustainability commitments to cement the green values that they has been introducing over the years including a zero air freight policy, recyclable packaging, FSC approved materials and 100% green energy. 
• BettyHula - Bettyhula’s eco-conscious sugarcane tubes help reduce the C02 impact in the environment, and are fully recyclable. The tubes are made from a renewable resource with sustainably-sourced sugarcane. Sugarcane plastic properties are no different from traditional plastic materials, but its environmental impact is significantly better. Made by extracting ethanol from the sugarcane plant, instead of releasing carbon dioxide, the plastic from sugarcane saves it, resulting in a significant impact on the environment. The bio-plastic tubes can be fully recycled alongside other plastics.
• Candy Kittens - Candy Kittens make gourmet sweets with big flavour, honest ingredients – and absolutely no nasties. No gelatine, no palm oil and no fake stuff. They have made a commitment to do good – for people and our planet. They are carbon neutral and 100% plant powered. Candy Kittens are officially a B Corp and are the first B Corp certified sweets brand.  
• East of India - East of India is an ethical gift company offering unique handmade decorative home gifts which are designed in the UK and made in Asia by fair trade family artisans. East of India contribute to a tree replanting sustainability scheme in Indonesia and the wood used comes from seedlings planted no more than 10 years ago. Each tree harvested is replaced with a seedling. They are also the owner and guardian of ‘Oak Wood’ in Kent, 22 acres designated as ancient woodland. The Kent based office and warehouse uses solar power to generate more than half of the electricity they need. 
• Friendly Seed Company - The Friendly Seed Company are passionate about pollinators, native wildflowers and British Wildlife habitats so they ensure that their products are eco-friendly and ethical. They only use UK seed suppliers who are dedicated to providing the best seed possible and they sell native British wildflower seed, grown in the UK. 
• Gnaw Chocolate - Gnaw Chocolate have an unwavering commitment to sustainability and conscious sourcing. They are committed to high-quality, sustainable, innovative, ethically sourced chocolate which doesn’t compromise on flavour, and has real purpose. Gnaw Chocolate aims to put people and the planet first in every decision made. All cocoa is sourced from a family-owned Colombian Cocoa supplier, which harvests its own beans and works alongside other farmers to create longer term farming strategies. Gnaw Chocolate are working with farmers and their communities through education projects that encourage new farming methods for increased biodiversity of the land and the use of agroforestry. Gnaw Chocolate are committed to keeping products palm-oil free due to the detrimental environmental impact associated with its production. 99% of Gnaw Chocolate packaging is either home compostable or kerbside recyclable helping to minimise the ecological footprint. Packaging uses FSC/PEFC certified materials which are printed on using vegetable-based inks and the 100g bars are wrapped in 100% wood pulp Natureflex foil, which is the world’s first certified garden compostable foil. Gnaw Chocolate are constantly championing new products and packaging to ensure they are as sustainable as possible pushing towards their commitment to fighting climate change and zero waste. 
• HeniSoap - HeniSoap is a small business creating natural & eco-friendly soaps, bath salts, bath bombs and gift sets. They are devoted to making high quality, hand-made skincare products using only natural and skin-loving ingredients. HeniSoap love the environment and are passionate about avoiding plastic and only using zero-waste, recyclable and compostable materials. 
• Little Peace Company - At the Little Peace Company the aim is create things that give you a little warm feeling and add a little glow to your day-to-day life by using natural products to create a range of handmade aromatherapy products. Their ethos is to be kind to ourselves whilst remaining kind to the plant and so packaging is recyclable, biodegradable or reusable. Ingredients used are free from palm oil, SLS, parabens and synthetic colours and fragrances and are all researched to ensure that they are cruelty and vegan friendly. 
• Make it Wild - Make it Wild want to encourage a greater knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the natural world. They want people to share in the beauty of wild spaces and offer carbon offsetting through tree planting, tree and other nature dedications and activities. Proceeds are re-invested in our natural reserve projects. 
• OLEE Cosmetics - OLEE Cosmetics is an eco-friendly brand producing handmade, vegan friendly and cruelty free skincare products. All packaging is recyclable or compostable. Selfcare is at the heart of what OLEE Cosmetics do and their aim is to take care of mind, body and soul to bring joy, happiness, relaxation and calm. 
• Our Tiny Bees - Our Tiny Bees are passionate about all things natural. No animal testing is conducted on their products or any of their ingredients and the packaging is widely recyclable or re-usable. Our Tiny Bees work directly with British beekeepers who supply 100% British Honey and Wax. All products are made in Yorkshire.
• Pearl Aromas - Pearl Aromas produce hand-poured luxurious, vegan and highly scented soy wax melts using biodegradable wax as well as packaging all their wax melts into biodegradable, compostable and recyclable plastic-free bags. 
• Pretty Simps - Pretty Simps produce handmade clay tags and ornaments.
• Smallwood Bees - George at Smallwood Bees is passionate about all things wildlife and loves to create habitats to support native species and has managed to create homes for hedgehogs, birds, frogs and bees. George uses honey and wax from his beehives (and some from other Sheffield bee keepers) to create Smallwood Bees lip balm. The balms are made from all-natural ingredients with shea butter, olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil and vitamin E. All the lip balms are made by hand with each individually poured in Walkley. 
• Sunshine Bindery - Mell’s aim at the Sunshine Bindery is to spread as much sunshine as humanly possibly through delightfully joyful illustrated paper goods, hand crafted journals and eco friendly stationary. Products are Earth-kind and are printed on 100% recycled card and paper. All cards, prints and stationery items come packaged in a biodegradable, compostable corn-starch sleeve. Mell aims to source raw materials as locally and sustainably as possible, supporting independent businesses with ethical mindsets behind them. 
• Swole Panda - Swole Panda aims to have the smallest possible footprint n our environment and aims to have a positive impact on the workers throughout their whole manufacturing process. Swole Panda uses Tanboocell branded Bamboo which is 100% organically grown in the Jiangxi Province of China without the use of any pesticides and is FSC grown and certified. The production of Swole Panda Bamboo does not contribute to natural habitat loss or destruction. Swole Panda is a carbon neutral business and all packaging is now 100% biodegradable. 
• Tammie Norries - Notebook covers are printed on 100% recycled card, with the inner pages made from 100% recycled paper. Tammie Norries use a British company who print with new technology and eco-friendly toners who are committed to carbon offsetting. All products are manufactured in the UK. 
• Teapigs - At Teapigs products are sourced from Rainforest Alliance and Ethical Tea Partnership certified tea estates. Tea temples are plant-based, made from corn starch and paper which breaks down in industrial composting within 12 weeks. The inner bag in the packaging is a soft plastic which can be recycled at local supermarkets and the outer packaging is FSC certified paper board and printed with vegetable ink and is recyclable. Teapigs are members of The Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP); a not for profit organisation which works to improve tea sustainability, the lives and livelihoods of tea works and smallholder farmers, and the environment in which tea is produced. Teapigs are certified B Corp. To become B Corp certified, companies are assessed and audited and have to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corp analyse a company’s impact on its workers, customers, community, and environment. 
• The Natural Spa - One of The Natural Spa’s core values is to be a sustainable brand that’s helps their customers to reduce their plastic usage and have a more eco-friendly lifestyle. To be a more sustainable business The Natural Spa uses recyclable or biodegradable packaging for all their products, they buy locally where possible and source their ingredients from sustainable suppliers. The Natural Spa is a 100% Vegan Company and never use any animal products or by-products in any of their products and support animal charities where they can. The Natural Spa is also an equal opportunities employer who pay their employees a fair wage and offer flexible working to help support their employees. 
• Tony's Chocolonely - Tony’s mission is to make chocolate 100% exploitation free. Tony’s deliberately chooses to work in Ghana and Ivory Coast as this is where the worst problems are so that’s where they want to have a positive impact. The cocoa farmers are affiliated with our partner cooperatives, which comprise Kapatchiva, Ecojad and ECAM in the Ivory Coast and ABOCFA, Asetenapa and Asunafo in Ghana. Tony’s Impact team regularly travels to Ghana and Ivory Coast to visit the partner cooperatives and attend the annual meetings. Tony’s Chocolonely also actively encourage the farmers who supply their beans to implement more environmentally friendly production methods. The cooperatives they work with receive training which helps to minimise the use of pesticides and ensures appropriate use of fertilisers. Deforestation is prohibited and climate change is an increasingly important issue, particularly since cocoa farmers are directly affected. Ultimately, the want to ensure that whenever someone eats are bar of Tony’s they’re making a positive contribution to the environment. Tony’s chocolate is certified by Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. Fairtrade guarantees a minimum price for their cocoa to protect against market volatilities. Fairtrade believes that farmers are stronger when they join forces, so Fairtrade farmers must be united in a cooperative. Rainforest Alliance places strong emphasis on conservation of the environment and farmers receive a variable premium on top of the market price. They work with cooperatives, as well as independent farmers. The chocolate bars are unevenly divided to highlight the inequality in the chocolate industry. The wrappers are uncoated, recycled FSC-certified paper and the foil used contains as much recycled material as possible.
• Wax Kind - Wax Kind are committed to making a positive impact on the Earth. With every 50 wax melts sold one diverse tree is planted in partnership with the Nat8ional Trust. Their aim is to contribute to the conservation and preservation of our precious natural habitats. Their wax melts are crafted using 100% plant-based soy wax, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. All packaging is FSC certified and 100% biodegradable.
• Wildflower Favours - Wildflower Favours aim to spread the word about wildflowers and how important they are to biodiversity. The wildflower mixes only contain seeds of British wildflower species and are grown in the UK. Wildflower Favours have partnered with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and have been involved in the Shorthaired Bumblebee Reintroduction Project. All paper used is recycled and packaging tape is paper and glue used to seal the seed packets is plant-based and non-toxic.