packaging and waste

A responsible approach to packaging involves implementing all opportunities to avoid packaging and ensuring the use of recyclable, recycled and certified materials to reduce the impact of disposal. In this context, we subscribe to the Portuguese Plastics Pact and are committed to using certified cardboard and paper so as not to contribute to the deforestation of threatened virgin and ancient forests.
In our logistics chain there is a clear awareness of more sustainable practices, and therefore, we annually implement new strategies to reduce inputs. In 2021 we completely eliminated the use of plastic in our denim product logistics chain. The elimination of plastic implies the circulation of our garments in perfect condition between our suppliers, warehouses, stores, and customers without the use of any plastic bag or packaging and using a simple reusable elastic strap.

Furthermore, we constantly launch innovative measures such as replacing the use of plastic film with nylon thread in the storage and transport of boxes or the development of a shoe box with an extendable strap that avoids the need for shopping bags or ecommerce shipping bags. The implementation of these measures allows for annual savings of 35 tons of plastic and 176 tons of paper and cardboard.

In addition to optimizing the use of packaging, it is also important to ensure we focus on correct waste management in our direct and indirect operations. In this way, we aim to prioritize the waste hierarchy, ensuring, whenever possible, the reduction, reuse and correct disposal of our waste for recycling (currently ~50% of the waste produced is recycled/recovered).
Our strategy involves regularly evaluating the flow and characterization of waste in all work and industrial production locations, through the creation and application of internal procedures and monitoring maps. To minimize the production of waste and the occurrence of environmental accidents, such as environmental contamination, monthly audits and annual trainings are carried out. Furthermore, we make sure that the waste operators we work with are trained to treat the respective waste, opting, whenever possible, for treatment options with the lowest impact on the environment.