NaturataDesign

Sustainable materials:

"What's it all about?"

Traditional craft materials such as precious metals, animal ivory and epoxy resin are fast becoming materials of the past to make room for the new eco-alternatives in order to promote green design attitudes both in the manufacturing and consumer world.

Eco-Gold

Eco-gold is the brand new material for contemporary metalsmiths involved in sustainable and ethical manufacturing, alike to Eco-silver it is 100% recycled and turned into stock for suppliers and Jewellers in the UK and select international countries. The use of Eco-gold reduces the demand on mines and therefore preserves the limited natural resources left to the natural world.

Although Gold is still mined worldwide, there is an increasing focus on encouraging horticultural and environmental limitations to ensure the well-being and sustainability of our communities.

To find out more or view products from the supplier please visit http://www.cooksongold.com/ecogold

Fairtrade Gemstones and minerals

Many of my stones are purchased from independent lapidaries and sellers from a number of countries and backgrounds, all of which I have developed a working relationship with so I ensure the quality of my materials.

Here is a list of the suppliers I use and where to find out more about the way they work:

1.Cooksongold, Uk.

http://www.cooksongold.com/environmentalpolicy

2.Wardgemstones, UK.

http://www.wardgemstones.com/ethics-statement

3.Cadingems, Brazil.

http://stores.ebay.com/CADINGEMSTONE

http://www.ibama.gov.br/

4.CoyaGems, Peru.

http://amazonaid.org/ethical-gold-mining-peru/

5.Brooke Customs, United states.

https://brookescustoms.com/pages/about-us

Eco-silver

Eco-silver is 100% recycled sterling silver, the process of recycling uses less energy from mining and more focus on recycling existing resources into ethical manufacturing. The Ecosilver brand is also 100% Sterling silver 925 and retains highest product quality.