SUSTAINABILITY

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THOUGHTFUL, LONG LASTING GOODS

Our planet does so much for us, and now it is time we start giving back. Part of conducting a sustainable business lies in the products we sell. At Oryx and Fig, we are proud to support artisans that use their environment wisely and with respect. Our high-quality, handmade goods are thoughtful products that support a better way of buying. Investing in long lasting items reduces our waste and helps to preserve and strengthen our planet. Plus, many of these handcrafted works of art become heirlooms that can be passed down through generations. They have a story to tell and their story keeps heritage and tradition alive.

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RECYCLED PACKAGING MATERIAL

We work to conduct not just an ethical business with regard to the products we sell but also the means in which they are packaged. All items are wrapped and shipped using recycled and quite often biodegradable or compostable material. From the Greenwrap (no bubblewrap used) and recycled boxes to the biodegradable cello tape and all the material in between, we try to do our part to aid a cleaner, less polluted planet.

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NATURAL & RENEWABLE RESOURCES

At Oryx and Fig, we work with artisans and collectives that not only create thoughtful and beautiful items but utilize natural and sustainable resources in unique ways. Many of our products are handcrafted from the natural materials native to the area, such as palms and grasses, local woods, wool, linen, and cotton native to the artisan’s region. We also support artisans that create items from recycled or repurposed fabric. We support the planet just as the planet supports us.

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NATURAL DYES

Several of our artisans even use natural dyes in their handcrafted goods. They create items and even embellish them with materials that come from the earth and can be returned to the earth, such as locally harvested flora, mud, or even tree bark. The process is quite labor intensive, between harvesting, boiling, soaking, and cleaning but it not only produces an eco-friendly alternative to color, it looks simply beautiful (and of course, all natural). We like nothing more than to support such a responsible work ethic.