SUSTAINABILITY
The Nomads Garage aims to stray away from conventional practices and come home to a practice that goes far beyond the surface. This is reflected through the transparent ethical sourcing of clothing and eco-friendly materials used to produce the artwork. I work to minimise how much we collectively take from the earth, my home of inspiration.
Each piece of clothing has been hand picked with love over time, along the coastlines of Australia and thrifting abroad. Memories are made in these items road tripping, chasing surf and waterfalls, and connecting with others and the land I am fortunate enough to call home. Whilst slow fashion is at the brands forefront, The Nomads Garage embodies the act of accepting impermanence in the tangible world to enhance holistic well-being in the face of the inevitable cycles of change. So as my way of honouring the past, I offer well-worn clothing, acknowledging that they have been worn well in some lifetime, in hopes that you might do the same.
- We ship using recycled, recyclable, and plastic-free packaging to reduce environmental impact while still delivering a beautiful unboxing experience — we even use thermal printers to print on our eco-friendly shipping labels!
- To reduce carbon emissions and avoid unnecessary packaging waste, our art prints are drop shipped directly from our trusted print partner. This means they’re shipped straight to you—cutting out the extra leg of transit to us first. Not only is this method more sustainable, but it also speeds up delivery, so your new artwork arrives sooner and with a lighter environmental footprint. We’re committed to transparency, and this approach helps us stay true to our values of minimising impact while maximising care.
- All cards are sourced through SUPR PACK using Eco-friendly, water-resistant and recycled paper. SUPR Promises FSC Certified/Acid-Free & Naturally Compostable paper and Soy-based printing ink.
- All posters are sourced through Poster Factory using cotton rag paper with Epson Printers, a company whose environmental policies also run deep within The Nomads Garage. Although it isn’t currently possible to create high-quality art prints on recycled paper, cotton rag paper is a more environmentally sound choice. It’s worth remembering that these prints are made to last many moons so please cherish them and handle with care.
- All orders also come with The Nomads Garage sticker sourced through U Sticker It which use Eco-Friendly PP Stickers so they are waterproof and oil resistant but still keep sustainability in mind.* This does not apply to poster orders as they are shipped directly from the supplier
If you have any suggestions to help me further improve my environmental credentials, I would love to hear from you!