ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Wrapping Paper Co. (Wrapco) is Australia’s leading designer and manufacturer of wrapping paper and accessories for complimentary gift wrapping. We are dedicated to keeping ethical manufacturing jobs in Australia. To cease manufacturing giftwrap in Australia gives greater market share to importers whose suppliers may not care about their environmental impact.
Whilst customer demand exists, the importing of gift wrap into Australia will not cease and for this reason Wrapco will also continue manufacturing gift wrapping products here in Australia.
We care about the environment and fully understand the environmental impact that manufacturing our gift wrap products can cause. As such we have implemented numerous policies and procedures to lower our environmental footprint. Here is how we promote environmental sustainability...
In the broader community
• 2010 Wrapco became an inaugral investor in Hepburn Wind, a community owned windfarm in Daylesford, Victoria.
• 2016 Wrapco signed the Victorian Government Take2 pledge and became a founding partner in Take2.
In our manufacturing
• 2014 Wrapco installed a 60 Kw Solar system onto the roof of our manufacturing plant. This system did provide 100% of all the power that Wrapco uses however not always at the same time as when we use the power. We now purchase additional power to supplement.
• Wrapco uses 100% Greenpower accredited hydro energy supplied by RedEnergy to supplement our power usage.
• All products manufactured by Wrapco are 100% recyclable.
• Materials used in product manufacturing are sourced from accredited paper mills supplying international Chain of Custody certified paper products.
• All inks used in manufacturing are water based and manufactured in Australia.
• All inks used do not contain heavy metals or other chemicals that may harm the environment.
• Wrapco’s manufacturing process, utilises 99.9% of all materials appropriated. All waste is recycled.
• Paper waste is recycled via Visy recycling.
• Ink waste is processed by an EPA controlled industrial waste disposal company.
• Wrapco has installed LED lighting throughout the whole manufacturing complex.
In our packaging and distribution
• All goods shipped by Wrapco are packed in recycled cardboard cartons and protected by stuffing from our own paper waste.
• Wrapco uses Australia Post to deliver its products Australia wide. Australia Post has put in place an Environment Management System, which focuses on the environmental impacts of everyday operations. AusPost is also a signatory to the Federal Government's Greenhouse Challenge program, National Packaging Covenant and Buy Recycled Alliance.
In our office and design studio
• All Wrapco staff are regularly informed about the environmental impact of our manufacturing process and the impact of the waste that they may create if they are not careful.
• Wrapco has installed LED lighting throughout the office complex.
• Wrapco has installed a leading edge, energy efficient air compression system.
• Wrapco has replaced outdated air conditioning systems with the latest energy efficient, split systems, in our office complex.
What plans has Wrapco for future environmental impact reduction?
• Wrapco is researching the future installation of storage batteries to store energy created by our solar system.
• Wrapco is in discussion with local government to try and establish a local micro grid in the Braeside Industrial zone.
Wrapco produces a 100% environmentally sound product here in Australia. Wrapco is dedicated to keeping design and manufacturing jobs here in Australia. Wrapco always considers what impact any new product will have on the environment, this determines if the product is to be introduced to the gift wrap market.
Carolyn, Harry, Jarrod & Chloe
Owners of The Wrapping Paper Company
SELF DECLARATION COMMITTING TO FSC® VALUES
SELF DECLARATION COMMITTING TO FSC® VALUES
Regarding FSC-POL-01-004 –
(Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC)
The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd is associated with the Forest Stewardship Council A.C., Oaxaca, Mexico, or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates (hereinafter: FSC) by being either a member of or having a contractual relationship with FSC. The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd has read and understood the “Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC” as published under http://www.fsc.org/. This policy stipulates FSC’s position with regards to unacceptable activities by organizations and individuals which already are or would like to be associated with FSC as well as the mechanism for disassociation.
In light of the above, The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd explicitly agrees currently and in the future, as long as the relationship with FSC exists, not to be directly or indirectly involved in the following unacceptable activities:
a) Illegal logging or the trade in illegal wood or forest products;
b) Violation of traditional and human rights in forestry operations;
c) Destruction of high conservation values in forestry operations;
d) Significant conversion of forests to plantations or non-forest use;
e) Introduction of genetically modified organisms in forestry operations;
f) Violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions as defined in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Signed on behalf of The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd by Jarrod Dam – General Manager
located at 1-3 Endeavour Way Braeside, Vic, 3195
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT – PEFC
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT – PEFC
The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd is committed to managing its entire operations in an environmentally responsible manner, to ensure the protection of the environment for this and future generations. Achievement of the objectives of these principles is a primary management responsibility as well as the responsibility of every The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd’s employee.
As part of its Environment Policy, The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd has implemented a Chain of Custody (CoC) management system, certified to the Standards of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). In implementing its PEFC CoC management system, The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd commits to:
• Implement and manage its CoC system to meet all the requirements of the relevant PEFC Chain of Custody Standards, Directives and Guidance Documents;
• Inform its personnel, customers, contractors and suppliers of its CoC certification, and ensure its wood purchasing and selling activities comply with the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody Standards ensuring all personnel performing work affecting the implementation and maintenance of the CoC system are competent based on appropriate training, education, skills and experience, and are provided with opportunities for on-going training and professional development;
• Provide the infrastructure and technical facilities needed for the effective implementation and maintenance of the company’s CoC system;
• Keep and maintain records necessary to provide evidence of conformity with the requirements of the CoC system;
conduct yearly internal audits to ensure on-going effective implementation of the CoC system;
• Verify and establish the origin of all certified materials to ensure they do not come from controversial sources, including requesting self-declaration documents from suppliers;
• Provide to its customers the necessary documentation verifying its compliance with the CoC system;
• Update and improve its CoC system to continually meet the requirements of the PEFC Standards.