IMPACT ACT

1. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

1.1 Foundational Principles

Our practice is fundamentally grounded in regenerative and life-centric design principles. We approach sustainability as an ethical foundation of our work, recognising that design decisions have ecological, social, and cultural consequences.


1.2 Material Sourcing

We commit to:

  • Sourcing materials locally wherever possible to minimise transportation emissions and support regional economies;

  • Using plant-based, biodegradable, and living materials that can return to earth at end of life;

  • Refusing to work with or invest in plastic and polymer-focused industries;

  • Prioritising second hand and dead-stock sourcing of materials;

  • Following ethical foraging practices that ensure no habitat disruption and encourage ecosystem regeneration;

  • Maintaining transparency regarding material origins and supply chains.



1.3 Production Methods

Our production process adheres to:

  • Minimal intervention approaches that work with natural processes;

  • Reliance on seasonal environmental conditions;

  • Elimination of waste streams through composting organic matter, upcycling and recycling;

  • Cruelty-free production;



    1.9 Transparency and Accountability

    We commit to:
    —Honest communication about the limitations and challenges of sustainable practice;
    —Continuous improvement and willingness to adapt methods as knowledge evolves;
    —Welcoming questions and dialogue about our sustainability practices;
    —Acknowledging that priorities aren’t static, constant improvement and intention are essencial.



    1.10 Your Role

    As a client or partner, you contribute to sustainability by:
    —Caring properly for commissioned pieces to maximise their lifespan (see Care Instructions);
    —Choosing repair over replacement when possible;
    —Understanding that sustainable production requires time and cannot be rushed;
    —Supporting the principles of slow fashion and considered consumption.
    —Acceptance of natural variation, ageing as integral to the work's character.

    2. PEDAGOGIES AND ACADEMIA

    2.1 Knowledge Sharing

    We believe sustainability knowledge should be accessible. We commit to:
    • Sharing methodologies through open-source documentation where appropriate;
    • Conducting public workshops that empower communities to adopt regenerative practices;
    • Publishing research findings that contribute to broader discourse on sustainable design;
    • Collaborating with institutions and practitioners to advance biodesign methodologies.

    2.2 Remain Critical




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