Everybody has different priorities when it comes to making decisions about where you will purchase your special jewellery. We can assume that if you are interested in Made You Look, not only are you interested in owning something handmade, but perhaps you are also prioritizing with shopping locally and supporting a business that is in your city. And, if those two things are important to you, then we can also assume that you would like to make sure that the raw materials used are also sourced ethically and responsibly.
We are happy to tell you that all of our suppliers are working hard to implement better business practices and are insuring that their production processes are being executed with our environment as top priority. The jewellery industry is dedicated to recycling and improving environmental practices and some of our major suppliers are spearheading these initiatives.
Here are all of the reasons that you can feel good about your choice to have jewellery made here at Made You Look.
We recycle all of our metal – we even sweep up our dust to take to the refinery. Since metal is valuable, none of it is being wasted.
We can use 100% recycled metal – we have access to several suppliers who provide SCS Certified 100% recycled metal. (SCS Global Services is the certifier of choice for recycled content claims around the world, and for companies seeking certification of their in-house recycling programs.)
We can provide you with information about our suppliers Toxic Reduction Plans, and promises to act responsibly in all areas of production including water, waste and energy management.
You can feel good about shopping locally. Buying local means you are giving jobs to people in your neighbourhood and keeping money in the local economy.
Everything is made right here, not in a factory overseas. Many of the artists pick up their supplies on foot, by bike or TTC!
Keep in mind, jewellery is not the only reason for new mining. Global demand for commodities and use of precious metals in the tech industries also contribute greatly. Many countries, including Canada, have Green Mining Initiatives and are working to improve safety and standards of living for miners and their families.
Please send us an email or visit the gallery anytime to discuss this with us in person.
