Sustainability & Values
Our collective mission is to inspire creativity & confidence, empowering young women everywhere to feel like the best version of themselves. As a business, we recognise the role we play in the fashion economy and understand there is work to be done to make a conscious impact on our planet and wider community.
We don’t have all the answers, but we do have the resources and power to make a positive change; and the ability to commit to ongoing change as we learn and discover new things.
Pillars
The foundation of our values & commitments, now and into the future.
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Planet
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Community
Product
We’re committed to using better materials. We’re still learning, and we’re sure that in a year's time, there will be new conversations about fibers and cutting edge textiles on the market, but here’s some of the materials we’re using based on what we know so far:
Planet
VRG GRL orders are packed in ABA Australia certified compostable mailer bags made from corn starch and a blend of PLA and PBAT. They’re printed with soy non-toxic water based ink to ensure compostability and will 90% biodegrade at 20-30 degrees celsius within 180 days.
We are also in the process of moving towards certified eco-friendly FSC tissue paper and 100% compostable & biodegradable honeycomb wrap for our accessories.
Community
Since VRG GRL started, our founders Daniella & Natalia have made it their priority to give back and support people in need. We’ve been donating 10% of our profits to causes we love since our inception. Some of the charities hand-picked by Dan & Nat, include:
- A21
- Compassion Australia
- Fred Hollows Foundation
- Water for Africa