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Sustainability

Shouldn't be an afterthought

At Tamarillo, we design beautiful, bespoke products that tell a story--and we want sustainability to be part of that story. We work across borders to bring thoughtful design into people's homes and lives. As we grow, so does our responsibility to reduce our impact and support a healthier planet.

Where are we now

  • We track our carbon emissions with Greenly and proudly hold a Bronze Medal for our efforts so far.
  • We're members of 1% for the Planet, donating a portion of our revenue to environmental causes.
  • We've swapped plastic packaging for biodegradable PLA bags, and use no packaging at all where possible.
  • We always encourage clients to choose sea freight over air to reduce transport emissions.

What we're working towards

  • Lowering our carbon footprint further through smarter sourcing and production choices.
  • Offering more sustainable material options to help customers make greener decisions.
  • Continuing to refine our packaging and logistics to cut waste and emissions.

Why it matters

We believe sustainability shouldn't be an afterthought--it should be part of great design. From the materials we suggest to how your order arrives, we're building a brand that values beauty, function, and a lighter footprint.

1% for the Planet member

Businesses that join 1% for the Planet commit to giving 1% of gross sales each year to approved environmental partners. In 2022, we joined this initiative and now, proudly donate 1% of our annual revenue to two exceptional organisations who devote themselves to protecting our Oceans.

The Coral Planters, a French non-profit, spearheads projects globally for the protection, conservation, and restoration of coral reefs.

Azraq for the Ocean, a UAE-run organisation, which demonstrates boundless love for the ocean and its aquatic inhabitants.

Thoughtful Packaging

Reducing the carbon footprint of a shipment is another consideration. Gift boxes can increase the volume of your shipment significantly. Alternative packaging such as branded gift bags require less space and ensure items are packed as efficiently as possible. Not only will this mean your shipment occupies less space on chosen transport methods, but it will potentially lower the freight costs!

We also do our best to make your packaging more sustainable and eco-friendly by lowering the ratio of packaging to product and minimising the use of plastic. We supply almost all of our products in biodegradable and biobased PLA bags instead of traditional plastic polybags, and where possible we remove the standard one-piece-per polybag packaging in favour of one polybag per carton (usually required to protect the shipment from water damage).

Finally, when necessary, we ship our products on wooden crates wrapped in biodegradable pallet wrap.

Reusable vs. Disposable

By focusing efforts on producing long-lasting, reusable products rather than single use or disposable ones, we help you create memorable items which your staff can use daily in their jobs, which will remind your clients of you long after your meeting, and which guests will continue to enjoy long after their stay.

Presenting your giveaways in beautiful gift boxes can create a great impression, however, more often than not, the packaging is thrown away. More and more clients are choosing to make the packaging part of the gift, creating reusable bags in natural materials such as cotton or silk, which will not only set you apart from your competition but will also be appealing to the eco-conscious consumers.

Certified Standards

Whenever possible we use materials and production processes which are certified by internationally recognised third party organisations.

Plastic Free

With more and more properties aiming to be “plastic-free”, we provide options to produce products made from biodegradable or long-lasting materials such as cotton, silk, paper and metal. Items such as insulated stainless steel water bottles can be provided for staff and guests to use throughout their stay, greatly helping to decrease the need for plastic bottles.

Microplastics are also emerging as a serious risk to marine and freshwater environments. These are largely caused by machine washing of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon and acrylics. Cotton is the perfect alternative for so many products including t-shirts, polos, caps and hats as well as bags of all descriptions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace people of all ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. Our employees, suppliers and clients are spread across the world and all are treated with individual attention to needs, experiences and opportunities.

When it comes to our employees, our policy is to provide flexible agreements in terms of hours and schedule in order to provide opportunities for those who are in a position of caring for others to balance their responsibilities.

"Thank you for your great support and its positive impact on our business."

NIYAMA, MALDIVES