Cradle to cradle packaging takes into consideration the source of the materials, the use of the packaging, the reuse of the packaging for other purposes, creating a longer life span to minimize waste. Distant Village Packaging is a US based company that uses materials that are eco friendly, creates jobs in remote villages, provides fair wages and supports artisan workshops in these villages working towards a fair and conscious global economy. Eco friendly packaging adds value to each gift purchase and tells a story of sustainability...
A Distant Village operates on the idea that no village is too far from the impacts of its choices. This sustainable business understands that a gift is only as eco-friendly as its consistency of principles, from artisan to customer. When it comes to positive change, evolution and true social and environmental impact, somebody needs to keep an eye out for the whole picture. This is where Distant Village comes in.
With over 8 million metric tons of plastic swirling through our ocean’s waters, and even more clogging up landfills, their work is deceptively simple. When Paloma Pottery shoppers select “Gift Wrapping”, they are making a small but profound vote to live well on and with the earth. They are literally investing in positive change. That lovely red raffia bow actually represents a solution and a global movement.
As an active participant in the Fair Trade movement, as well as Social Enterprise, Distant Village is staying aware of how seemingly simple choices can scale to turn a massive tide of impact for the good. Their award-winning sustainable packaging is a constant innovation of materials that both biodegrade harmlessly and regenerate in quick succession in the natural world.
Somehow, we recognize that a gorgeous, handmade pottery piece wrapped in sustainable packaging achieves the goal and message we most want to send. Beauty, innovation for the good, economic justice and an investment in a new aesthetic of positive impact are all easily within reach at Paloma Pottery.