GO PLASTIC NEUTRAL WITH
SUMMERDOWN
Bringing you the world’s finest peppermint from our Hampshire farm.
OUR PLASTIC NEUTRAL PROMISE
REMOVING AS MUCH PLASTIC FROM NATURE AS USED IN OUR PRODUCTS
“Sustainability has always been central to everything we do at Summerdown. All our business decisions are made with our environmental impact in mind. As a certified B-Corp we are proud of the work already completed - but we know there is still much to do. Partnering with rePurpose enables us to tackle the challenging area of plastic packaging head on. We are thrilled to be part of such an exciting global initiative that not only offsets our plastic but also creates ethical employment opportunities for impact projects in developing nations. The whole Summerdown team is excited to take this step towards a planet positive future.”
— Jo Colman, Head of Sales and Marketing
HOW IT WORKS
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CALCULATE
The first step in our journey was to understand where we are at, in order to inform future action. We established our current plastic footprint and committed to pledging a percentage of every product purchase towards the removal of nature-bound plastic waste.
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FINANCE
We fund the elimination of as much plastic waste from oceans and landfills as we produce through our collaboration with vetted rePurpose Impact Projects, which are empowering waste workers to tackle plastic waste in local communities.
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REDUCE
Going Plastic Neutral is a continuous commitment, and that’s why we are working with rePurpose Global to develop a future roadmap reducing the use of virgin plastics in our products — and build a more circular business and delivery model.
SHARING THE WORLD’S FINEST PEPPERMINT WHILST CARING FOR OUR PLANET
IMPACT THAT UNITES THE WORLD
When we choose to take action on our plastic waste, we create meaningful impact in a world without borders. We fund waste management facilities and empower local communities in geographies without the necessary infrastructure to remove, recover, and recycle plastic waste that would have otherwise remained in the environment for centuries.
SUPERCHARGING SYSTEMIC IMPACT
First, we work with vetted and experienced circular economy and waste management ventures. Next, we fund programs that enable these ventures to scale up plastic waste avoidance, removal, recovery, and recycling efforts. Finally, through thorough due diligence, we ensure adherence to global environmental and labor standards.
It takes an army to fight the ongoing plastic waste crisis, and with rePurpose Global, we are able to create tangible environmental and socio-economic impact. We’re not only helping remove plastic waste from the environment, but we’re also enabling steady livelihoods for forgotten waste workers across the globe.
3299kgs of Plastic Waste Diverted From Oceans and Landfills Annually
40Waste Workers & Family Members Provided with Additional Income
412,406Single-Use Plastic Pouches Removed From Nature
SUMMERDOWN’S
PLASTIC NEUTRAL JOURNEY
STEP 1: SUSTAINABLE SOURCING
From the way we farm to the sourcing of our chocolate, sustainability is a way of life at Summerdown. Our mission is to be regenerative - making business decisions that actively engage the restoration of the environment to reduce our negative impact on it. A certified B - Corp, the farm is already carbon neutral and is now on a journey to reduce our plastic footprint.
STEP 2: THE PLASTIC NEUTRAL SHIFT
Building on rePurpose Global’s belief that businesses can positively impact the environment and society, Summerdown has gone Plastic Neutral. Through our partnership, we are taking the first step to systemic environmental change — financing waste management infrastructure and empowering marginalized workers fighting the plastic waste crisis on the frontlines.
STEP 3: THE FINAL DESTINATION
Whilst Summerdown is always planning for the next 50 years, we are only at the beginning of our journey to become plastic free. We have made a commitment to only launching plastic free products like our pyramid tea and chocolate bars and will continue to research ways to eliminate virgin plastic from our supply chain. Our next target is to achieve carbon neutrality across the business (the farm is already carbon neutral).
THIS IS HOW MUCH PLASTIC YOU
WASTE EVERY YEAR
The first step to real change always begins with understanding our existing reality. The way we live our lives today, we understand that it’s impossible to avoid plastic entirely. But with this simple survey, you can learn about your personal plastic consumption - and find yourself in the position to take action on it.
It’s a small step for you, and a significant leap for the planet.
ABOUT REPURPOSE GLOBAL
rePurpose Global is the world's leading Plastic Action Platform dedicated to reducing waste, reviving lives, and restoring nature's balance. Through our pioneering ecosystem of solutions that span across advisory, action, and advocacy, we help people and companies calculate, reduce, and offset their plastic footprint, while empowering grassroots innovators on the cutting edge of solving for our planet's future.
To date, we've created systemic change for people across 26 countries and hundreds of purposeful brands worldwide. On behalf of our global coalition, we eliminate millions of pounds of plastic waste from nature every year, and in doing so, positively impact the lives of 10,000+ marginalized waste workers and community members worldwide.
