Being Conscious of every decision we make extends to all facets of our business. The following initiatives apply to our businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, UK, and the European Union.
Being Conscious of every decision we make extends to all facets of our business. The following initiatives apply to our businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, UK, and the European Union.
PACKAGING
Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
When picking more responsible packaging we ensure this is
certified by a global independent standard such as FSC or GRS. This ensures our paper packaging does not contribute to deforestation or illegal logging and our plastic packaging contains recycled materials.
We are committed to transitioning to more responsible materials in the future and will continue to work on this aspect of our business.
When picking more responsible packaging we ensure this is certified by a global independent standard such as FSC or GRS.
This ensures our paper packaging does not contribute to deforestation or illegal logging and our plastic packaging contains recycled materials.
We are committed to transitioning to more responsible materials in the future and will continue to work on this aspect of our business.
SHOPPING BAGS
Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
recycled plastic
Paper shopping bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified
Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
recycled plastic
Plastic shopping bags
70% FSC
Certified
PROTECTIVE POLYBAGS
By the end of 2022, we will transition for 100% of our protective polybags to be made from recycled plastic
100% GRS certified recycled plastic will be used
Online order items come in
a poly bag,
this is to protect the garment
through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse
By the end of 2022, we will transition for 100% of our protective polybags to be made from recycled plastic
100% GRS certified recycled plastic will be used
Online order items come in a poly bag, this is to protect the garment through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse
ONLINE ORDER SATCHELS
Made from 70% GRS certified plastic and is 100% recyclable
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us
Made from 70% GRS certified plastic and is 100% recyclable
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us
LABELS AND SWING TAGS
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
Our swing tags are FSC MIX certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
Our swing tags are FSC mix certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
In-Store Initiatives
Receipts
We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.
We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.
Hangers
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled
when they start to show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they break or show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
Did You Know?
Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year, as calculated by our vendor
Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year. as calculated by our vendor
Signage
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
Extended Life Cycle
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item
can have an extended life, one that
doesn't involve being thrown into landfill. We donate
and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn’t involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
Fabric and Materials
We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck:
Fabric
Trims, buttons etc.
What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.
We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck :
Fabric
Trims, buttons etc.
What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.
Unsold or Sample Items
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and
unsold items
don't end up as waste.
Sample Sales
We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.
Charity organisations
Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to
both Thread Together
and Red Cross Australia
Upparel
Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel
, a world
leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into
household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don’t end up as waste.
Sample Sales
We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.
Charity Organisations
Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to both Thread Together and Red Cross Australia
Upparel
Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel , a world leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.
Materials and Waste Management
Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
SHOPPING BAGS
Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
Recycled plastic
Paper shopping bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified
Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
Recycled plastic
Paper shopping bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified
PROTECTIVE POLYBAGS
Online orders are packed in a polybag, this is to protect the garment through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse.
We have transitioned to 100% recycled GRS certified polybags for all our apparel products including handbags and belts. Our shoes are not packed in polybags.
We expect to make the same change for our jewellery and other soft goods by the end of 2024.
Online orders are packed in a polybag, this is to protect the garment through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse.
We have transitioned to 100% recycled GRS certified polybags for all our apparel products including handbags and belts. Our shoes are not packed in polybags.
We expect to make the same change for our jewellery and other soft goods by the end of 2024.
ONLINE ORDER SATCHELS
These satchels are made from 80% recycled plastic and they are 100% recyclable. Always check local guidelines on how to best recycle them.
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us.
These satchels are made from 80% recycled plastic and they are 100% recyclable. Always check local guidelines on how to best recycle them.
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us.
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
Our swing tags are FSC MIX certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
Our swing tags are FSC mix certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
SHOEBOXES
We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.
We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.
RECEIPTS
We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.
We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.
HANGERS
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they start to show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they break or show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
Did You Know?
Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year, as calculated by our vendor
Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year. as calculated by our vendor
SIGNAGE
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
FABRIC AND MATERIALS
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn't involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn’t involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck: Fabric, Trims, buttons etc.
What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.
We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck: Fabric, Trims, buttons etc.
What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.
SAMPLE SALES
We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.
We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.
UNSOLD AND SAMPLE ITEMS
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.
CHARITY ORGANISATIONS
Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to both Thread Together and Red Cross Australia
Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to both Thread Together and Red Cross Australia
UPPAREL
Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel, a world leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.
Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel, a world leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.
