Sustainability
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Our Sustainability Ethos:
At its core, Nourish’d has always been about sustainability. The café itself was first sprouted from a deep yearning to improve the health of the earth and its inhabitants. Over the years, our understanding has evolved as we continue to learn about the various effects of different packaging materials, composting methods, supply chains and all things Earth-related. In July of 2021 we decided to make a radical change from glass bottles and bio-plastic containers to rPET bottles and take-away items. This transition was informed by an ecological-assessment and our own research around the impact of packaging in all of it’s forms. To accompany this shift we decided to build this page as an in-depth resource for all who may be interested in exploring the pro’s and con’s of various packaging options, and as a guide for all of our customers on how to responsibly recycle their waste. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we promise that we will continue to innovate, strive and invent for the ongoing health of the Earth and her people.
Composting
As you might guess, we produce a large amount of peels and pulp from all of our juices and smoothies. But don’t fret, this nutrient-dense nourishment goes straight back into the soil. By sending all of our organic waste to the Willow Arts Collective, just down the road in Observatory, we ensure that every little piece of food goes to good use, either feeding you, or the earth on which you walk.
Activism
We realise that bio-straws alone aren’t going to bring us back from this very scary environmental precipice. We do our best to raise awareness and do our part wherever we can. Whether it’s hosting workshops on waste-reduction strategies, beach clean-ups or large-scale environmental campaigns. Keep an eye on our socials or join our mailing list to keep up with Nourish’d events.
Packaging
Besides the rPET used in our new bottles, Nourish’d has made a firm commitment to sourcing all other packaging materials, from our sugarcane straws to our salad containers, from ecologically responsible packaging suppliers. We aim to use compostable items where practical, otherwise we source highly recyclable products with the lowest environmental costs. We continuously work to improve our systems and take our customers feedback to heart in all that we do.
Additional Resources
In our journey towards well-educated sustainability we’ve come across some incredibly useful resources which helped de-condition some of the views we once held, and re-position us to effectively and efficiently tackle the waste problem facing our world. We wanted to share these resources with you:
• https://forthewild.world/listen/max-liboiron-on-reorienting-within-a-world-of-plastic-156
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0dDER92LpE&ab_channel=Polymerupdate
Standing Against GBV
At Nourish’d, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued. We stand firmly against gender-based violence in all its forms and believe it’s our responsibility to speak up, support survivors and help create a world where women and children can live without fear.
Nourish’d is more than just a cafe; it’s a community built on kindness, compassion and respect. We believe in standing up for what’s right, which is why we take our team to march alongside our community when there are protests against GBV. We believe that using our voices, showing up and standing together are important steps towards creating change.
Together, we can break the cycle of violence and help build a safer world for everyone. ❤️
