SUSTAINABILITY
The vision
It matters where we, as artists, source our supplies. It matters what materials those supplies are made out of. It matters how those supplies are disposed of. And, it matters what we as consumers choose to buy. It's up to business to take responsibility for the impact of their products, to assure their consumers are fully aware of their choices, and to continue improving their practices. Artists have an opportunity to change consumer behavior.
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My vision for ARTIFACTS COLLECTION is to play an active role in growing the eco art movement, prioritizing reuse, recycling, and upcycling across the value chain. It is my promise to select non-toxic and responsibly-sourced materials from the art itself down to the packaging I use for shipping...for the benefit of both human and environmental health.
The Supplies
PAPER:
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FSC Certified, hydro-power sourced, 100% post-consumer recycled, and acid-free;
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Cold pressed surface and white color.
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INK:
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Non-toxic and acid-free.
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FRAMES:
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High quality frames from local vintage and consignment stores;
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FSC certified and recycled wooden frames.
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PACKAGING:
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CARDBOARD BOXES
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Did you know that cardboard boxes are recycled ~92% of the time? Please ensure that you continue to reuse and/or recycle yours!
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PROTECTIVE PAPER
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Kraft paper that I either order or reuse from other shipments I have received.​
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I NEVER use Styrofoam, as this is a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization and a material that takes 500+ years to degrade in a landfill!
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I also NEVER use plastic nor any form of bubble wrap, as such materials are ecologically toxic and not easily nor commonly recycled.
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BOX TAPE
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A much better alternative to commonly-used plastic tape that cannot be recycled...Enter: Biodegradable Self Adhesive Kraft Tape​ from Net Zero Co.
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