It is kind to the environment and biodiversity.
It is grown on certified land which is free of toxic substances. Organic
farming is based on crop rotation instead of using artificial fertilizers.
Lyocell/Tencel
It is a type of fibre produced from trees,
usually eucalyptus. It is fully biodegradable and is produced in a closed
circuit, where almost all the solvents are reused or recycled.
Recycled Polyester
It is produced using plastic bottles, industrial
polyester waste and even clothing. Its use helps to reduce plastic waste by
giving new life into it.
Flax
Flax is a sustainable, natural textile fibre that
does not require any artificial products for its production. It is the
oldest natural textile in the world.
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Organic Cotton
It is kind to the environment and biodiversity.
It is grown on certified land which is free of toxic substances. Organic
farming is based on crop rotation instead of using artificial fertilizers.
Lyocell/Tencel
It is a type of fibre produced from trees,
usually eucalyptus. It is fully biodegradable and is produced in a closed
circuit, where almost all the solvents are reused or recycled.
Recycled Polyester
It is produced using plastic bottles, industrial
polyester waste and even clothing. Its use helps to reduce plastic waste by
giving new life into it.
Flax
Flax is a sustainable, natural textile fibre that
does not require any artificial products for its production. It is the
oldest natural textile in the world.
ReLove was launched as our first more sustainable clothing collection, making up
10% of our total production in 2019.
BGreen
We have created an internal committee to lead the company's transformation
towards sustainability. This cross-departmental team includes employees from all
company divisions. We plan new actions so that we can develop sustainability
across all our spheres of activity.
Staff training
We hold 3 training and awareness-raising days for our staff in the autumn,
collaborating with BCome Our ReLove collection is one
of our main objectives, but we also want to introduce actions into the daily
routine of our employees.
Sustainability as a value
We hold 3 training and awareness-raising days for our staff in the autumn,
collaborating with BCome. Our ReLove collection is one
of our main objectives, but we also want to introduce actions into the daily
routine of our employees.
Improving our packaging
Our fabric gift bags are now 100% organic, the sales bags are 100% recyclable
and the boxes we use in-store and for our online shipping are FSC (Forest
Stewardship Council) certified. This not-for-profit organisation advocates for a
responsible and sustainable use of forests.
26% sustainable production
In 2020 the weighting of ReLove in our collection rose to 26%, surpassing our
initial target of 20%
100% renewable energy
100% of the energy consumed bot at our headquarters and in our stores comes from
renewable sources
Carbon footprint
We worked with our logistics supplier to put into place a carbon footprint
monitoring system in order to measure the environmental impact of our transport
Less shipping
We grouped together shipments to stores and shipments to suppliers to reduce our
carbon footprint
BGreen tips
Quarterly newsletter for staff containing tips and information on
sustainability. These can be applied in our staff’s day-to-day work, thereby
creating a sense of community
Recycling fabrics
We give a second life to fabrics which we no longer use so that design schools
have working material
35% sustainable production
Increasing the weighting of ReLove in our collection to 35%
Percentage of materials
ReLove will be more demanding, with at least 40% of the composition of its
materials having to be sustainable (organic/recycled)
Packaging
Improving packaging by replacing plastic materials with natural ones
Greener suppliers selection
Identifying suppliers that meet the ReLove Brownie standards
