Committed to uplifting our community and protecting our planet through sustainable manufacturing, we are fostering positive change. As a 100% carbon-neutral entity, we embody a firm commitment to environmental stewardship. Strengthened by strategic partnerships and memberships, we lead in essential areas of sustainability. Together with our charity partners, we are building a healthier community and a greener planet.
We're reducing our carbon footprint through initiatives such as solar power and carbon offsetting.
Our partnership with TerraCycle and robust recycling practices contribute to significant waste reduction.
Utilising solar power is helping us to become energy independent & reduce our reliance on non-renewable resources.
Our membership with APCO is part of our dedication to identifying sustainable packaging solutions to minimise environmental impact.
We're proud to announce our partnership with Trace, a climate action platform. This partnership has enabled us to become a 100% carbon neutral organisation. We've offset our emissions with certified carbon credits and tree planting through Eden Reforestation Projects, taking responsibility for our carbon footprint. This commitment to sustainability positions HFM as a leader among sustainable cosmetics manufacturers in Australia, demonstrating that it's possible to deliver quality while caring for our planet.
Our partnership with Trace extends beyond merely offsetting our emissions. We're also actively participating in their handpicked portfolio of climate projects. These projects align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to the global effort in combating climate change.
Projects most recently funded by HFM:
Cool Fire Traditional Land Management, Australia - 3%
Rimba Raya Peatlands Conservation, Indonesia - 10%
Katingan Peatlands Conservation, Indonesia - 17%
Coorong Lakes Biodiversity Conservation, Australia - 18%
Efficient cookstoves, Nepal - 24%
Generating clean wind energy, India - 28%
As an HFM partner, your choice to collaborate with us contributes to these impactful climate projects.
We have an extended partnership with TerraCycle, a global leader in collecting hard-to-recycle waste. TerraCycle's innovative solutions align with our commitment to waste reduction. Through using the Zero Waste Box, we're recycling personal protective equipment and other hard-to-recycle materials, reducing waste destined for landfills. We're recycling everything from disposable gloves, hair nets, and face masks to safety glasses, contributing to a significant reduction in production waste.
Beyond our partnership with TerraCycle, we're dedicated to waste reduction within our facility:
Cardboard Recycling: All cardboard waste is recycled, compressing it into bales and sent to the Sydney Paper Mill to be repurposed, reducing the demand for new materials.
Wooden Pallets Recycling: Unused wooden pallets are 100% recycled. They're either repurposed into new pallets or upcycled into furniture.
We're a proud member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a non-profit committed to building a sustainable national packaging ecosystem. This affiliation shows our dedication to identifying sustainable packaging solutions that minimise environmental impact. APCO facilitates the delivery of Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets, as well as promotes circular packaging design, working to improve collection and recycling systems and education, and expanding markets for used packaging.
At HFM, we believe sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We're committed to continually assessing and improving our practices to ensure we're at the forefront of sustainable cosmetics manufacturing.