At the Panamuna Project we uphold the belief that when we create something from pure intent and with our impact in mind, then the benefits spread further than to just the person wearing our gear.
Our Textile Production:
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When you buy our t-shirts your money goes towards organic, ethically produced cotton
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Our t-shirts are manufactured using sustainable solar energy generated from wind and solar power
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Organic cotton/ethically traded/carbon neutral manufacturing = 100% sustainable
Carbon Dioxide:
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As a result of using renewable energy and low impact farming techniques, EarthPositive® have reduced the carbon footprint by over 89%, while producing the apparel in an ethical and sustainable manner
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The Carbon Trust calculated that without the use of renewable energy, the carbon footprint of the EP01 Men's white T-shirt in size Large would have been 6.574kg CO2; it now stands at 671g which represents an 89.79% reduction in CO2 emissions
Low Water Footprint:
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20,0000L of water to produce 1 kg of cotton
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3000L of water to produce 1 cotton t-shirt
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95% rainwater used = saving 2,850L of water per t-shirt
Look After Our Water:
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The processing of the dye effluent takes place in a controlled, closed-loop purification system that uses treatment ponds, sand filtration and reverse osmosis to convert the wastewater into clean water
Biodegradable Packaging:
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Packaging in fully biodegradable, compostable, PVC-free packaging and in 100% post-consumer cardboard boxes
Our Printing Process
Use of Water-Based Inks:
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Are non-toxic and do not contain heavy metals
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Do not contain o-zone depleting chemicals (vs plastisol ink – contain PVC and phthalates that are harmful for the environment)
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Eco-friendly ink
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Better for health
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Soft to touch
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Higher quality prints
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Easy clean up
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More business
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No water usage
Certifications
Global Organic Textile Standard:
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Farmer and field workers are protected by stringent social criteria
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Banned use of poisonous chemicals that can affect the health of farmers and their families
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Leading set of criteria in the field of organic textile processing
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Low impact farming / carbon neutral / environmentally friendly
Carbon Footprint Trust:
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A life cycle product carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by a product, from extraction of raw-materials, to end-of-life. It is measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e)
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90% reduction of the carbon footprint based on production of our t-shirts
Fairwear Foundation:
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Employment is freely chosen
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Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
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There is no discrimination in employment
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No exploitation of child labour
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Payment of living wage
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Reasonable hours of work
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Safe and healthy working conditions
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Legally binding employment relationship
Your purchase of our gear is making a difference to both the planet and the people in our supply chain.
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