Environmental sustainability

We want to be on team nature! During the past year we have taken steps to decrease our environmental footprint:

  • We have eliminated all harmful pesticides and chemicals from our sales inventory  

  • We have drastically reduced the amount of plastic in our inventory and our goal is to eliminate single use plastic all together

  • We have implemented digital solutions for ordering and point of sale

  • We source our plant material from local growers with high eco-standards

  • We offer a line of biodegradable pots and are continuously looking for new vendors who prioritize the environment

  • Our receipts are BPA free and eco-friendly   

  • We carry pottery from local artists who focus on sustainability in production and delivery

  • We work with our suppliers to improve the overall sustainability of all the products we carry

  • We are mindful of our water use

  • We have established a 50% off section for plants that would have otherwise been composted and we have drastically improved our throw-away rate

  • We promote native plants and drought tolerant options

Plants remove CO2 and pollutants from the air and contribute to vital habitats for bees and birds and eco-systems

We strongly believe that in order to solve the climate crisis, every actor in society will need to embrace radical lifestyle changes. 

photo2.jpeg


 
IMG_9432.jpg

Social sustainability

BTN is a woman run and owned business. We see gender and race equality as core values, and we work hard every day to encourage diversity, equal opportunities, and defeat stereotypes. 

Inequality and the lack of access to welfare is a sad reality of our current societies. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Bay Area where rents have skyrocketed and lots of people are struggling to get by.

At BTN we believe in:

Paying our workers a living wage and giving them career opportunities that will give increased job security.  

Helping build stronger and caring communities and engaging in collaborative business practices and focusing on local art and supporting small business ventures. 

Giving back to society through partnering with local NGOs and by raising awareness of acute social issues.

IMG_3335 copy.jpg