Our Sustainability Initiatives at Funky Chunky Furniture

Our Sustainability Initiatives

Since our journey began in 2013, Funky Chunky Furniture has placed sustainability at the heart of its operations. This mission is integral to everything we do, from our day-to-day activities to our long-term planning for the future. We are committed to responsible sourcing and continually strive to minimise our environmental footprint.

A vital part of our passionate and dedicated team is our Sustainability Taskforce, which includes members from various departments. This team regularly evaluates our practices and explores ways to improve and make sure of eco-friendly operations. We are incredibly proud of this initiative and delighted to be working together to pave the way for a greener tomorrow.

Carbon-Neutral Deliveries

For businesses transitioning to fully sustainable operations, it’s essential to understand the environmental impact of product delivery and explore ways to show Mother Earth love in this area. Funky Chunky Furniture offers carbon-neutral shipping options, with orders placed through the Shop Pay option having their carbon emissions offset as part of the Shopify Sustainability Fund. This incredible initiative works with companies such as Climeworks, Planetary, and Remora to develop solutions that actively remove carbon from the atmosphere, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Ethical Home Accessories

In 2019, Funky Chunky Furniture expanded its product line to include home accessories sourced from like-minded producers. The Ethical Choice range, introduced in early 2021, features items that are:

- Made from sustainably sourced or renewable materials

- Crafted from recycled materials

- Produced using natural, organic materials free from artificial colours and dyes

- Acquired through Fair Trade agreements, ensuring fair wages and ethical production practices

This collection accounts for over 30% of our home accessories range, with plans for further expansion!

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging is essential for protecting products during transit, but at Funky Chunky Furniture, we’re mindful of its environmental impact. We are phasing out plastic corners in our packaging, aiming to save approximately 1.83 tonnes of plastic annually. Our current packaging materials include cardboard, plastic film, and bubble wrap made from 30% recycled material, all of which are used in our Dispatch – where your furniture is carefully prepared for its journey to its forever home. We encourage our brilliant customers to recycle packaging materials through local recycling programmes!

Waste Reduction Initiatives

The manufacturing process of our sustainably sourced wooden furniture, mantel beams, shelves, and more inevitably generates waste, but in response, we employ several strategies to minimise it:

- Our Sawdust: All of our sawdust is repurposed as bedding for horses at local stables!

- Our Wood Off-Cuts: Smaller wood pieces are used to create smaller products or as fuel in a clean-fuel furnace to heat our workshop.

- Our Cardboard: Incoming cardboard packaging is shredded and reused as packing material for smaller items, reducing the need for new packing materials.

These practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diverting waste from landfills and promoting a circular economy.

Customer Involvement

We believe that sustainability is a collective responsibility, and our amazing customers are encouraged to:

- Choose sustainably sourced solid wood furniture, mantel beams, and shelves for your home

- Choose the Shop Pay option at checkout to ensure carbon neutral deliveries

- Select items from the Ethical Choice range to promote fair trade and the use of sustainable materials

- Recycle packaging materials appropriately

By making informed purchasing decisions, all of our customers can contribute to environmental conservation and ethical practices.

Funky Chunky Furniture’s dedication to sustainability and ethics is at the heart of everything we do, reflecting our unwavering commitment to responsible business practices. Through continuous evaluation and improvement, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and society, working together towards a greener tomorrow.