Sustainability Initiatives

 

At Zea, we are constantly making changes and improvements to the business to ensure we are doing everything we can to be more sustainable, ethical and eco-friendly. Here are a few ways we are doing our part for the world we all live in.

1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet

We are proud to be officially partnered with 1% for the Planet! That means, as a member we donate 1% of all our revenue to help support environmental and social non profits that are committed towards driving positive change for our planet.

Locally Owned & Manufactured

Locally Owned & Manufactured

As an Australian family business, all of our Zea products are manufactured here in Australia, and a majority of our ingredients are also locally and sustainably sourced. That means we are able to reduce transportation related carbon emissions.

Eco-Friendly Packaging & Shipping

Eco-Friendly Packaging & Shipping

All jars, tubes, bottles and pouches used in manufacturing Zea products are 100% recyclable in your local council recycling. We also try to ensure all orders we ship out are plastic-free. While a few may escape through the cracks, and we may use bubble wrap on a rare occasion when order is particularly fragile, they are the exception to the rule. 

Our Packaging

Our Packaging

In 2020-21, we moved our biggest selling product, the Kunzea Pain Relief Cream to a 32% recycled plastic tube. We also launched our Kunzea Pain Relief Cream (Bulk Size) to help reduce the amount of packaging we put out into the world. Our design team also uncovered other ways to reduce packaging such as screen printing labels instead of sticker labels which means less packaging produced, as well as increased recyclability of packaging.

Recycled Promotional Material

Recycled Promotional Material

We are constantly striving to ensure most of our promotional material and leaflets are made from 100% recycled material, and that our product packaging, cartons, shipping boxes and marketing materials are as environmentally friendly as possible.

Offset Shipping Emissions

Offset Shipping Emissions

We have partnered with Offset to make sure our shipping emissions are carbon neutral. Every month, we calculate the total emissions generated by our shipped orders, and that number goes towards forest protection initiatives.

Remote Working Team

Remote Working Team

We have Zea staff work from their homes all up and down the east coast of Australia. By providing them with the equipment they need to work remotely, we are able to cut down on our own personal travel and use of commercial resources.

Local Suppliers

Local Suppliers

Whenever possible, Zea sources from local suppliers. This helps create jobs and thriving local communities. The bulk of our suppliers are environmentally friendly, producing organic products and goods, using sustainable farming methods and eco-friendly production practices. 

Sustainable Farming Practices

Sustainable Farming Practices

Many of our farmers, manufacturers and suppliers are committed to sustainable farming and fair trade practices. These farmers do not use artificial fertilisers, pesticides or GMOs when harvesting crops. Many of our suppliers are also COSMOS and cGMP certified, ensuring the quality and sustainability of all ingredients, so we can produce natural products that benefit people and reduce the impact on our planet.

B Corp Certified

B Corp Certified

Zea is officially part of the global B Corp movement for a more sustainable and inclusive economy. This means we have met the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.

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