About
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CHARITY
With the sale of every piece, a percentage of yearly profits is donated to Victoria Women's Transition House, who work to address and prevent partner violence, and abuse of women and children through their services. It is a personally important cause for me. I know how incredibly essential it is to have resources available for women and children in need.
SUSTAINABILITY
I continue to seek out new ways of improving sustainability and ethical practices, working not only to do less harm, but support good. Love Medals are produced using sustainably sourced materials, whenever possible, including all packaging. My production supports a non-toxic workplace. I recycle everything I can and make sure to have time for mindful practices. Below is an overview of the materials and suppliers used.
Material
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Source
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Certification
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Sterling Silver
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Hoover & Strong (Harmony Metals)
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SCS Responsible Source Certification
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Bronze
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Rio Grande
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*working on finding a more sustainable bronze source. Currently there are no certified recycled jewellery bronze suppliers.
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Chain & Findings
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Rio Grande
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Responsible Jewellery Council, 2015 Certified Supplier.
*While not 100% certified recycled metal, some of the metal used in the chain and findings is recycled.
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Ribbon
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Mokuba
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Ribbon classification: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class 1 (baby)
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Casting
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Corvus Casting
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Local artisan casting done here on Vancouver Island, BC.
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Boxes & Certificates
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Workhorse Press
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Local letterpress printing done here in Victoria, BC.
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