For its Design collections or its interior architecture projects, the House supports its initiatives and anchors its primary DNA over time: designing durable and timeless products using the unique know-how of artisans.
"Today we can no longer separate the creation of an object from its impact on the environment. It is a whole that we must consider from the beginning of the reflection and which allows us to create aesthetic, design, modern and respectful products for the planet. This is my commitment, for us and for our children. We do not claim to be perfect but the ideas and the desire to change things are there, firmly anchored in us." Sarah Poniatowski
1. Ever shorter manufacturing circuits
We have always favoured short circuits and favored local manufacturing. 80% of our products are manufactured in Europe, of which almost half are made in France: Auvergne, Corrèze, Normandy, the Paris region or Drôme, where the workshops of Maison Jars are located, a renowned ceramist who makes our ceramic tableware collections.
2. Preserving unique craftsmanship and know-how
Echoing the demands of architecture, our aim is to support and promote sustainable work and creation. We collaborate with French Living Heritage Companies (EPV label) and work with a network of carefully selected "partner" artisans with unique know-how.
Each piece, each creation bears witness to the meticulousness of the gestures and the transmission of ancestral techniques and exceptional know-how.
3. Working with natural materials for responsible production
Of natural or organic origin, we favor the use of materials with a low environmental impact. Rattan, Rabane, Linen, Veta Vera or Ceramic, these noble and "living" materials offer a unique character and durability to our design objects while allowing responsible production.
For the Essence collection, for example, the noble woods used come from reforested plantations. All waste generated during manufacturing is subject to a rigorous recycling process and each offcut is recovered and recycled into chipboard or medium density fibreboard panels.
And on ready-to-wear, all of our t-shirts, sweatshirts and scarves are made of organic cotton and our jeans are Eco-Wash certified. Fewer chemicals, less water for better protection of the environment.
4. Optimized packaging and an ecological delivery service
"Because there are no small gestures", Maison Sarah Lavoine fights for environmentally friendly consumption. We have reduced the use of plastic in our packaging by 80%. The packaging of our products is optimized to use a minimum of material.
Bubble wrap is replaced by kraft paper, textiles and household linen are packed in organic cotton bags and the packaging boxes are made from recycled cardboard and are recyclable.
In Paris, our deliveries are offered by 100% electric courier by bike or car.
5. Our fight against plastic pollution
Maison Sarah Lavoine has been supporting the No More Plastic Foundation for 3 years and is committed to the fight against plastic pollution. Every day, we are becoming more aware that the ecological situation is overwhelming.
WE REDUCE harmful plastic packaging to eliminate 100% of single-use plastic.
WE ADOPT more sustainable consumption and production patterns.
WE SHARE best practices with our teams and suppliers.
WE RAISE AWARENESS among our customers and the general public about the challenges of plastic pollution.
WE DEVELOP plastic-free products in partnership with No More Plastic.
