Sustainability

 

 

Since the very beginning we had a strong commitment to sustainability and to building a people focused company with a working culture that takes pride in reducing our environmental footprint in our daily operation. We are continuously working to make Lyttelton Lights a more sustainable place. 

Renewable Energy & Zero Electricity Emissions

Our HQ and production fascility is powered by carboNZero certified 100% renewable energy. We have chosen Ecotricity as our elecytricity supplier to source New Zealand's cleanest and greenest electricity; wind, hydro and solar, nothing else. Having chosen Ecotricity as our supplier also means that we have zero electricity emissions, as all our emissions are being automatically offset through their accreditation. 

Recycling

Recycling is part of our daily operation. We also work with CreativeJunk, who turn some of our "unusable items" into "useable" crafts. 

Reducing Plastics

We encourage our suppliers to deliver our raw materials such as glassware and lids with the least amount of plastic possible. We recycle and reuse any unavoidable plastics where possible, and encourage our customers to do so too.

Ecofriendly Courier bags & Packing Option

Our courier bags are fully recyclable and/or compostable. Our brown courier bags are made from recycled and sustainable paper. All of our orders are carefully wrapped in 100% recyclable cardboard outers and packing paper. 

Glassware

Glass is is a highly sustainable packaging and as a business we have made the conscious decision to use glass over plastics wherever possible. Even though often more expensive to source and ship, it just makes sense:

  • Glass is infinitely 100% recyclable, meaning it can be recycled into a product of the same quality over and over again. Whereas plastics don’t get recycled as such, they get turned into a lesser quality product and eventually have to biodegrade.
  • Glass is nonporous and impermeable, meaning there are no interactions between glass packaging and the products keeping its contents in top condition.
  • Glass has an almost zero rate of chemical interaction which ensures that the products inside a glass container keep their strength and aroma far better than plastic packaging.
  • Plastic leeks toxic chemicals when decomposing and doesn’t actually fully break down. Instead it turns into microplastics which are scientifically proven to majorly affect our marine world, flora, fauna and ends up in the human food chain.
  • The glass recycling rate is much higher than plastics.
  • Oil and gas are the main raw materials in plastic production which have huge environmental impact and are significant contributors to global warming.
  • From the moment raw materials are turned into plastic to its disposal, plastic emits carbon dioxide. Factories are running on fossil fuels and are contributing to global warming more than factories recycling glassware.

 

Member of the We The Reef Program in support of Coral Gardeners

We are a proud member of the 'We The Reef' program, in support of 'Coral Gardeners' mission to revolutionise ocean conservation and to protect the world's coral reefs. As part of the membership, Lyttelton Lights understands that healthy ecosystems means good business. We have pledged and are committed to protect our natural planet by future planing our operation as sustainable as possible, both socially and environmentally. We review our operation and business practices regularly and continuously work to reduce our environmental impact as much as possible. Through donations and building awareness we directly contribute to Coral Gardeners mission to save the reefs.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust

5% of online sales from our Limited Edition Tōtaranui candle will be donated to the Abel Tasman Birdsong trust, to help protect and enhance biodiversity in the area. 

Carbon Neutral Shipping

We pay to carbon-offset every international shipment by partnering with DHL GOGREEN.

Bulk purchasing

We bulk purchase raw materials and other goods whenever possible. This reduces the frequency of our deliveries throughout the year, both domestically and internationally.

 

Disclaimer:

The information provided on our website regarding sustainability of packaging materials, including our choice of packaging and materials is based on publicly available research, industry insights and third-party sources. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee its absolute accuracy or completeness. Sustainability assessments are subject to evolving scientific studies, industry advancements, and regional recycling capabilities. Our company assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, or interpretation of the information provided online and/or in any of our in-house marketing materials produced. We encourage customers to conduct their own research when evaluating sustainability claims.