Preserving the planet has become a crucial issue in recent decades. Every individual, as well as every company, can contribute to its protection by acting according to their means.
Raising awareness among as many people as possible about new consumption habits is a first step towards taking action for the environment . At Wooper , we take action , on our scale, through our creations and our collaborations with environmental organizations . Follow us, we'll explain everything in this article.
Choosing Swiss wood to create our jewelry
We chose to work with a noble, living, and ethically sourced material. Living in Switzerland, it would have been a mistake not to use local wood for our creations. Swiss wood is a renewable raw material, and choosing it also significantly reduces transportation, and therefore greenhouse gas emissions. It's worth noting that more than half of the country's forest area carries an eco-label, such as FSC certification.
Furthermore, forest preservation is a priority for Switzerland, complementing the country's other environmental initiatives. Wooper's wooden jewelry is made with recycled wood sourced from a local carpentry workshop in Valais. As a result, no trees are cut down specifically for our designs, which are largely inspired by nature. Creating with a material that aligns with our ethical values is very important: Swiss wood is therefore the obvious choice.
Get involved with local associations
By purchasing a Wooper piece of jewelry, such as one of these unique pairs of earrings , you are also taking action for the environment! For each piece of jewelry purchased, 2 CHF are automatically donated to one of the three charitable groups we support.
This association, which has existed for about twenty years, aims to reduce environmental impact. It specializes in mountain areas, where human activity significantly destroys biodiversity. Summit Foundation creates environmental awareness and education campaigns, as well as waste collection operations.
When you choose a wooden piece of jewelry from the collection, it contributes to cleaning 100 square meters of mountain land thanks to the local Vevey-based NGO, Summit Foundation . And if you'd like to participate more actively in their project, don't hesitate to contact their very friendly team directly.
- Refuge of The Laughing Mouth
Our animal friends are an integral part of our commitments! We support " La bouche qui rit essential oil diffuser on the Wooper website , 1 to 2 CHF per purchase will be donated to this animal sanctuary.
By blending love, kindness, and understanding of animals, this sanctuary, established in 2014, restores these animals' trust in humans by offering them a second life filled with tenderness. The association supports and continues to follow the families who adopt these animals, who have lived in difficult circumstances, throughout their journey. If you have furry or feathered friends, you know how pure and unconditional their love is!
You can even choose a wooden pet tag and personalize it with their name, your phone number, or a short message. This way, you'll also be supporting "La bouche qui rit" (The Laughing Mouth) while giving your companion a lovely gift.
Aline and Gilles created the Almighty Tree to contribute to the preservation of the planet. To this end, they plant trees in Switzerland and around the world, thereby slowing the impact of CO2 and creating a sustainable future. Whether with businesses or individuals, they work closely with these various partners to share their message and raise awareness.
Their main objective is to enhance and develop forests and biodiversity in Switzerland. If you choose the wooden bracelet representing the tree of life , you directly contribute to this organization by supporting a meaningful local project. Choosing the tree of life symbol to support Almighty Tree is no coincidence.
This symbol, representing the interconnectedness of all beings and the Earth, allows us to convey a strong message about environmental protection.
Get involved with local associations
From the very beginning of Wooper, bringing our ideas to life in wood has been the obvious choice for creating our jewelry in an eco-friendly way, not to mention our growing passion for working with this raw and natural material. To further minimize our impact on the planet, the cords of your lovely wooden bracelets are made from recycled PET, and you can even choose the color you like best.
Once you've made your choice, you can even have a short message engraved on the back of the wooden bracelet that will adorn your wrist. Next, we prepare your order, wrapping and protecting it in recyclable packaging, guaranteed plastic-free. From the initial design to the shipping of your jewelry, eco-friendly materials are our top priority.
When we created Wooper, we wanted to make Swiss wooden jewelry that respects our environmental commitments and values, and raises awareness about better consumption habits. Being able to offer you this type of creation, while respecting the environment, is fundamental to us. Thanks to the associations we support, our ethical materials, and our choice of short supply chains, we prioritize eco-responsible consumption.
But we are aware that taking action for the environment is a daily struggle. That's why we persevere, driven by our commitment to protecting the biodiversity around us while simultaneously improving the quality of our creations for the entire Wooper community and those who wish to discover it. Every action counts, even the smallest…
You can share in the comments section of this article what action you're already taking, or what you'd like to achieve on your own scale; we're curious and eager to read your comments 😉
