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Sustainability | 7 min read
July 23, 2020

It’s B Corp Month: A badge of honor for doing good in the world

The B Corp movement is on the rise as more businesses commit to being a force for good in the world. July is B Corp month in Australia and New Zealand, so we chatted to local company, 4 Pines Brewing Co, about their journey to becoming a B Corp.

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Customer Stories | 6 min read
July 14, 2020

Modern Theory: The smell-good, feel-good candle brand

Not every candle is created equal. While many smell delightful (or like cookies for some reason), what goes into them can vary greatly (such as dirty petroleum-derived ...
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Sustainability | 2 min read
June 23, 2020

The consumer shift toward sustainable shopping [Infographic]

Becoming a sustainable company is a selfless pursuit for many eco-conscious business owners. But, increasingly, consumers are showing that they will gladly shell out their ...
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Sustainability | 4 min read
June 17, 2020

Sendle delivers first fleet of solar powered electric vehicles in Australia

At Sendle, we take our commitment to the environment very seriously which is why we’re doubling down on our efforts to provide shipping that’s good for the world.
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
June 15, 2020

HOZEN: Crafting an eco- and animal-friendly approach to fashion

HOZEN’s chic and sustainable bags were born from Rae Nicoletti’s expansive industry experience—at Kate Spade and Restoration Hardware—as well as her own personal empathic ...
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Sustainability | 13 min read
April 22, 2020

17 tips to reduce your carbon footprint

Humans have a lot to be proud about—the invention of the wheel, the ability to create fire at will, cat videos, poutine. We’re full of ideas and a zest for life. We always ...
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Sustainability | 8 min read
April 21, 2020

Home compostable vs commercially compostable: Where do I put this?

Composting is definitely the most enriching form of throwing things out. Otherwise, garbage is just going to rot slowly in a landfill. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways ...
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Sustainability | 4 min read
April 20, 2020

Protecting Australia's native animals from extinction

An estimated 1 billion native animals perished in the catastrophic Australian bushfires including our world famous Koalas and Kangaroos. It's a heartbreaking figure. By ...
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Sustainability | 3 min read
April 19, 2020

Meet Afognak Forest, Sendle’s latest carbon offset project in Alaska

Sendle is the only completely carbon neutral shipping service in the US and Australia. This means that no net carbon emissions result from shipments done with Sendle. And, ...
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Sustainability | 4 min read
April 19, 2020

The landfill vs the compost heap: the details on decomposition

At a basic level, we all understand the difference between the compost heap and the garbage dump.
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Sustainability | 3 min read
April 19, 2020

Compostable vs biodegradable: What’s the difference?

The difference between two very similar ideas can mean a great deal. This is the case with the ideas of biodegradability and compostability. How they differ is a thing of ...
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 4, 2020

5 common sustainable packaging fails and how to do better

In today’s climate-conscious world, companies, not-for-profits, and individuals are all looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint and consciously lessen their impact on ...
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Sustainability | 37 min read
December 8, 2019

11 epic ways to have a more environmentally friendly Christmas

The trick to living and operating sustainably isn’t to go without things, it’s to swap them for something more sustainable!
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Sustainability | 3 min read
September 17, 2019

We're joining the climate strikes!

This month is one of the most exciting months in Sendle’s history.
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Sustainability | 6 min read
March 27, 2018

Green is good for business: how you can drive sales and engagement with just a sticker

The tide is turning. Increasing awareness has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about ...
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