At homeArama we take sustainability seriously. As a small business we are certainly not perfect but we are working our way through all our ranges to ensure they are as planet friendly and as sustainable as possible, like many we have new generations to worry about and take care of.
For all of us sustainable means many things but we feel an important factor is the life of a product. As our Grandparents taught us if we take care of things then they should last! All our products are selected with that in mind; they are built to last. They may cost a little more but once bought then they should last for many years, if not a lifetime! A benefit to your pocket, but also the planet.
If you find anything you disagree with or want to know more about then, please, just ask, this is an ongoing work in progress! Call us on 01993 867075 or email shop@homearama.co.uk. We care!
The worlds first PVC rugs made from non-fossil based materials - in other words no oil is used in their production!
Since their inception over 20 years ago Pappelina have been focused on making the most sustainable and environmentally friendly rugs possible. Now they are extremely proud to introduce the Vera 2.0 Bio Edition, the worlds first carbon neutral plastic rug made of bio-attributed PVC from pine oil.
Crude pine oil is a natural residue the results from the process of making paper and is part of approved and responsible wood sourcing. The use of natural pine oil totally replaces the use of virgin fossil fuel that is so potentially damaging to our planet. That said fossil fuel based PVC remains one of the most sustainable plastics around, it has a low carbon footprint, a long life time and is fully recyclable, BIOVYN PVC is just the next step forward.
BIOVYN demonstrates that it is possible to substitute the use of virgin fossil feedstocks without compromising the unique product qualities of PVC such as durability, flexibility and recyclability that make PVC one of the most widely used, sustainable plastics in the world.
BIOVYN is fully certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) the worlds most trusted certification standard for sustainable biomaterials, biofuels and biomass production.
BIOVYN is made using bio-sourced ethylene derived from wood-based residue from the forestry industry. The wood come from forests founded on sustainable forestry principles with no deforestation, ever, sustainable harvesting practices - 50 million trees planted every year the preservation of all forest ecosystems and the efficient use of wood - nothing goes to waste.
This feedstock does not compete with the food chain, giving BIOVYN extremely strong sustainability credentials together with the fact it offers 100% replacement of fossil with non-fossil, greenhouse gas savings of up to 90%, durability of up to 100 years, flexibility with high performance and is fully recyclable.
Plastic is of course an emotive word today but PVC, whether fossil or BIOVYN based, is the most sustainable plastic around if for no other reason than, treated properly, a Pappelina rug will last forever and thus never enter landfill, oceans or simply scar our landscape. Pappelina remain at the forefront of the development of making their rugs even more sustainable to care for our planet.
PVC is entirely free of phthalates and is completely non-toxic; it is in fact approved for use in the food industry and for toys in the EU and the US. PVC is also used extensively in healthcare and medical devices such as tubes and blood bags.
PVC has an extremely long life-span, is very durable and does not emit any microplastic particles that affect our health and our nature.
Biovyn PVC is made from natural resources and, thanks to its composition, is 100% recyclable as it can easily be melted down and reused.
Pappelina design and produce everything PVC in Sweden! Their production and distribution are wall-to-wall bringing considerable environmental benefits when it comes to both transport and logistics. In addition, it gives them complete control from concept to finished product.
Pappelina, and their supply chain, fully comply with all GRI standards and are committed to continuous improvement especially with regard to the protection of our environment.