Sustainability
This is at the heart of Calmbears and one of our core values and developing a responsible business. We put the environmental impact first and what we as a brand can do to save the life on Earth and restoring the planet for future generations. We may not be 100% sustainable, but we are striving to do everything we can to find innovative ways to reach this goal, from start to finish by using a crop that’s sustainable, choice of packaging and donating profits to active causes. This is just the beginning.
Our Hemp
Hemp is naturally a versatile and resilient plant which has a very low environmental impact. The CBD we use is extracted from industrial hemp grown in North America. It is cultivated without the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Our hemp is cultivated from soil which is free of pesticides and heavy metals which our farmers test for.
Although defined a weed, it requires little space and grows prolifically with low amounts of watering. It also thrives in adverse soil conditions and its roots prevent soil erosion. Comparing it to your traditional commercial crops, hemp itself absorbs more CO2. It has also been a by-product for thousands of years to create paper, cloths, plastics and fuel.
OneTreePlanted
We care deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with One Tree Planted, to plant a tree for every pouch sold.
Trees clean our air and water, create habitats for biodiversity, contribute to our health and wellbeing, and create jobs for social impact. We’re honoured to have reforestation through One Tree Planted as an integral part of our business model.
Packaging
Recycling is great, but compostable is even better and plastic is a big no no, so we do as much as we can to stay away from it. Our pouches are certified EN13432 biomaterials, meaning it is 100% compostable and plant based. The inks used are eco-friendly, derived from plants, so no toxicity at all. The plus side of using pouches is that they weigh next to nothing compared to jars, bottles etc, meaning when in transit, the CO2 emissions are greatly reduced.
When ordering online, the packaging used for shipping is made from 100% recycled paperboard and is biodegradable, which are also certified totally plastic-free along with our compostable address labels.
Animal Charity Recommendations?
We’re on the lookout for a charity that is helping endangered species and rescue animals that are farmed. If you have any recommendation, please email hello@calmbears.co.uk, so we can donate a portion of our profits to an active and great cause.