Less is more

Eco Friendly Photographer
 

My interest in environmental issues and zero-waste lifestyles is something that I'm exploring in my personal and business life. The impact we have on our planet can be overwhelmingly scary, but small changes make a big difference and can be surprisingly easy to put into place.
Here are some steps I've taken towards becoming more sustainable.

Carbon-Zero programme

Alongside efforts to reduce energy use and waste, Billie Brook Photography is part of the Native Forest Restoration Trust's Carbon-Partner Program. Through this partnership, contributions towards the Permanent Forest Sink Initiative at Pigeon Bush near Wellington help maintain and restore native bush which mitigates the carbon created by me and my business. Carbon reduction projects like this provide benefits to the global climate and also the local community. You can read more about these benefits here. 

Your parcel and packaging

In an effort to reduce waste, my parcels come in wooden boxes made by the ethically minded Wooden Box Company in Central Otago. I avoid plastic and disposable packaging in all of my business practice as much as possible. My images are printed using 100% cotton rag paper which has a low environmental impact are are stored in re-usable cotton bags. All notes/thank you cards are written on 100% recycled paper. For client gifts, I support Wellington or New Zealand based businesses that have a sustainable and ethical ethos. Within Wellington CBD, I either hand deliver my parcels or use bicycle couriers, preferably the wonderful Nocar Cargo.