Being Conscious of every decision we make extends to all facets of our business. The following initiatives apply to our business in South Africa.
Our Conscious Highlights from 2022
Forever New has committed to working towards their 2025 packaging targets:
100% of packaging being reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025
70% of plastic packaging being recycled or composted by 2025
An average of 50% recycled content included in packaging by 2025
Phasing out problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging by 2025
Materials and Waste Management
Packaging
Forever New prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly.
SHOPPING BAGS
Plastic Shopping Bags
Minimum 50% post-consumer recycled as of January 2023
75% post-consumer recycled material by 2025
100% post-consumer recycled material by 2027
Paper Shopping Bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified
PROTECTIVE POLYBAGS
By the end of 2022, we will transition for 100% of our protective polybags to be made from recycled plastic
100% GRS certified recycled plastic will be used
Garments arrive at our warehouse in poly bags, this is to protect the garment through global transit.
ONLINE ORDER SATCHELS
70% recycled material
30% virgin material
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us
Labels and Swig Tags
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
Our swing tags are FSC MIX certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
SHOEBOXES
We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.
In Store Initiatives
RECEIPTS
We offer e-receipts to all customers
HANGERS
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they start to show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
SIGNAGE
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
Product Lifecycle
FABRIC AND MATERIALS
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn't involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
UNSOLD AND SAMPLE ITEMS
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.
Being Conscious of every decision we make extends to all facets of our business. The following initiatives apply to our business in South Africa.
Our Conscious Highlights from 2022
Forever New has committed to working towards their 2025 packaging targets:
100% of packaging being reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025
70% of plastic packaging being recycled or composted by 2025
An average of 50% recycled content included in packaging by 2025
Phasing out problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging by 2025
Materials and Waste Management
Packaging
Forever New prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly.
SHOPPING BAGS
Plastic Shopping Bags
Minimum 50% post-consumer recycled as of January 2023
75% post-consumer recycled material by 2025
100% post-consumer recycled material by 2027
Paper Shopping Bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified
PROTECTIVE POLYBAGS
By the end of 2022, we will transition for 100% of our protective polybags to be made from recycled plastic
100% GRS certified recycled plastic will be used
Garments arrive at our warehouse in poly bags, this is to protect the garment through global transit.
ONLINE ORDER SATCHELS
70% recycled material
30% virgin material
You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us
Labels and Swig Tags
By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options
Our swing tags are FSC MIX certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn
SHOEBOXES
We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.
In Store Initiatives
RECEIPTS
We offer e-receipts to all customers
HANGERS
Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they start to show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.
SIGNAGE
Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.
Product Lifecycle
FABRIC AND MATERIALS
Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn't involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.
UNSOLD AND SAMPLE ITEMS
We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.