The ethics of crystals and minerals and in particular the mining of these items has never been more relevant considering the global boom the industry has been experiencing. Here we do everything in our power to ensure all our products are sourced from ethical and well-respected suppliers.
Ensuring an ethical supply chain in our industry is a challenging process as there are no real oversite bodies to enforce a fair-trade situation for all involved especially the people who work at the source.
Over the last 25 years we have established meaningful and long-term relationships with smaller family run business wherever possible and only work with other respected wholesalers and producers who follow the same ethical standards we do. We believe this is the best way to combat the situation and ensures the best ethical and environmental outcome for us all.
Wherever possible we buy our products, gemstones, and minerals direct from the source. We work closely with Wholesalers who regularly visit their suppliers and have a good relationship with the people who own and work at these locations. This ensures that we know our products are coming from sources that are well quipped, have mining and production licenses, safety certificates and all staff are well looked after and in good health.
At Crystals 7 we commit to the following actions to ensure we are being as ethical as possible:
- We will only work with trusted suppliers
- We will continue to work with wholesalers who regularly visit the mines, factories and productions houses, ensuring a good working practice.
- We will continue to grow long lasting relationships with all suppliers.
- Indirect supplies will only be made through recognised and respected businesses that share the same ethical outlook and approach as ourselves.
- We will continue to reuse and recycling all packaging sent to us from our suppliers.
- We will refuse to work with unknown suppliers who are unable to show their goods are ethically produced/sourced.
- We will never work with businesses who do not prioritise the health and wellbeing of the people who work for them.
We believe we are doing our best to ensure our business is operating in an ethical way but are always trying to find new ways to improve and support the people working at the source.
