As makers we have a duty to do all we can to make things responsibly.
Buy once, make it last.
Take a good look around your house. How many of the items surrounding you are actually used? I am a big believer in buying quality stuff that is really needed, and making it last. Did you really need to buy that Spiralizer2000 thats been sitting in the back of the cupboard for the past seven years? Me neither.
The problem.
The world is full to the brim with crap. We all have a responsibility to reduce waste and this has to start now, before it is too late. I kind of like this planet and we don’t really have anywhere else to go.
The oceans, the land and even the air is clogged with waste. Our children deserve a better environment to grow in.
The solution.
I wish there was silver bullet for fixing things, but unfortunately it’s not that easy.
Let’s face it, as a maker I am part of the problem. That’s why I strive to be as responsible as possible. I follow the supply chain of all materials used and work hard to find suppliers who are leaving as little of an impact as possible.
Chop is pioneering the use of recycled plastics from the food industry in our handle materials.
Let’s talk plastic.
All of the Chop packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials and we have banned single use plastics from the workshop and our processes.
Petrochemicals also have a huge impact on our planet so where possible I have swapped out any petroleum based products for a plant based alternative.
We are pioneering the use of recycled plastics from the food industry in our handle materials.
The process is simple, get a load of plastic that is destined for landfill, shred it, heat it and then squish it back together. This requires no extra binding agents or resin fillers. We think these handles can look beautiful and as they stem from food packaging, they are food safe and durable. It’s a no-brainer.
The steels I use are made from 78% recycled steel in the Worlds most ecologically sound steel mill.
Not all knives are made the same.
Everything I do in the workshop is done with quality and environment in mind. Where possible, I only use suppliers who offset carbon emissions from their production right through to the logistics of shipping & transport.
When it comes to materials, I aim to produce minimum waste and recycle as much as possible. The machines used in the workshop are powered by green energy and I am always looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly. This is an ongoing process and there is still lots to learn.