How eco-friendly is Love Fuel?
We love caring for the environment, our communities, and others. And ultimately, we believe that the world is our community. We’re all in this together, so we need to do better every day. That’s why there are a few aspects that are at the core of how we run Love Fuel. Things that we believe we need to be doing in order to make sure Love Fuel isn’t yet another business — but is truly worth it.
Textile certifications that Love Fuel believes in
Love Fuel works with quite a few textile and apparel certifications. Textile certifications like GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX 100, PETA-Approved Vegan, and Fair Wear are like the superheroes of the fashion world. These labels are like a warm and fuzzy hug for our planet and our well-being. GOTS and GRS ensure that your clothes are made with organic and recycled materials, reducing the fashion industry’s carbon footprint. Similarly, OEKO-TEX 100 gives us the assurance that our outfits won’t irritate our skin with harmful chemicals. Peta-Approved Vegan guarantees no animals were harmed in the making of our stylish wardrobe, which is a win-win for animals and us. And Fair Wear ensures that the folks making our clothes are treated fairly and with respect. More transparency? Here!
Printed exclusively with water-based inks
And the prints that you see on our shirts? Water-based inks are a much more eco-friendly choice for screen printing textiles when compared to traditional Plastisol inks due to several key factors. Unlike Plastisol inks, which are PVC-based and rely on harmful solvents, water-based inks use water as their primary solvent, making them non-toxic and biodegradable. Water-based inks produce minimal air pollution during printing and require less energy for curing, reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, they can be easily cleaned up with water, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals. Their low environmental impact, combined with their ability to provide vibrant and soft prints, obviously aligns with Love Fuel’s vision for sustainable and responsible textile production, making water-based inks a more environmentally conscious choice. More about our vision? Our manifesto!
Giving back to nature: a tree for every tee
Another green secret we have: for every shirt you buy, we plant a tree in partnership with Tree-Nation. The same goes for our kids shirts. It’s like a magical forest grows with every purchase you make. Why do we believe this is important? Because running a apparel company means relying on mother earth to provide for us, whether its the cotton used in our items or the sustainable energy used to power this website. No matter how much we sell, we’ll keep planting – it’s a win-win for us, you and our planet!
Shipped using non-plastic packaging
Shipping items all over the world has quite an eco-footprint — which we really aren’t comfortable with. Instead, we want to take responsibility and do it right. That ‘s why when we ship your goodies, like our stickers & patches, we use non-plastic packaging, where possible from recycled materials. Additionally, we use couriers that offset the eco-footprint of the shipment, like DHL’s GoGreen over here in Germany. So every package you receive leaves the planet just a little happier (or at least just as happy). That way, when you unbox your latest treasure, you can feel good about being a part of our Earth-loving adventure.
Curious about what else Love Fuel stands for?
Our blogs & guides explain a ton about our brand, our approach, the items we create, and what we stand for. Or just simply reach out, we’re always happy to hear from you.
