Before You Wear: Reducing Waste in the Production Process
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At Lorna Jane, we are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact by effectively managing waste generated during both the pre-use phases (both development and production).
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Where We Currently Stand
Lorna Jane supplying partner, Active Apparel Group (AAG), has demonstrated a firm commitment to environmental sustainability and emissions reduction.
384t
Pre-Consumer Waste
285t
Production Waste
669t
Total Waste Diverted from Landfill
Last updated: September 2024
Our supplying partner, Active Apparel Group, has a waste management process that is overseen by an Administration Manager, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to recycling and waste diversion. This process undergoes monthly reviews by their Longson facilities management team to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.
Waste Audit and Management Practices
Development phase:
Includes fabric scraps, cuttings, samples, and faulty items from the manufacturing process.
Production phase:
Involves handling transfer paper, shredded paper, paper tubes, sewing thread barrels, and plastic film.
Each type of waste is separately tracked and recorded on a waste stream basis, ensuring precise measurement of the waste generated and diverted from landfill. The collected waste is then sold to Ningbo Co-op Renewable Resources Technology Co Ltd., which processes it into new materials, such as protective blankets for furniture protection and engineering construction.