Consciously Creating & Sustainability

Thoughtfully designing and carefully creating is at the core of what I do and it's only right sustainability is up there too. I'm guessing, since you've landed on this page, these values are important to you too 🩷

While there is always room for improvement, here is what Adventures in Print is doing now to stay kind to our planet.

Carefully Chosen Materials

Finding the balance between quality and environmentally-friendly materials can be tricky so consciously choosing the right material for the job is important. We work with a certified B Corp. UK paper manufacturer and curator to get this right.

The materials we use for our art prints and personal stationery vary but are carefully chosen for the task in hand and their impact on the planet.

Our art prints and cards; printed on to 100% cotton paper. Cotton paper is used for it's longevity, acid-free and neutral pH value, our prints and art cards are designed to be enjoyed for many years. For the production of cotton paper, fibres are used that are a by-product of cotton processing for the clothing industry. This means that no additional plants have to be grown for cotton paper, which makes cotton paper particularly sustainable. The manufacturing of this cotton paper complies with ecolabel standards.

Our greeting cards and writing paper; printed on to 100% recycled fibre (from post consumer waste), it is FSC certified, acid-free and carbon balanced at source.

Recyclable Packaging

We don't use plastic. Our art prints, cards and stationery are packaged using recycled materials where possible, otherwise materials which are fully recyclable. Prints and stationery are protected with a biodegradable plant; starch bags, which may look like plastic cellophane bags but they're not (promise), before being popped into a cardboard backed envelope for sending.

Larger items and orders will be packaged in the same manner and posted in cardboard boxes.

Printed in Small Batches in the UK

All of our products are designed, manufactured and shipped out from our small design studio based in Norfolk. We deliberately print in small batches or on demand to reduce waste and keep our carbon footprint low.

On occasion, we outsource a few of our products, such as textiles, to specialist manufacturers with the right equipment, who are based in the UK.

It's Who We Are

Nature is in everything I design, it is the very core of how Adventures in Print came to be and is a constant when influencing new designs to creating the right colour palette. I consciously try to consider the environment and my impact on the planet in what I do and hope this is reflected in how I run my business. You can read more about me and my story here.