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 can make a big difference and 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. Photographic prints are stored in re-usable cotton bags and all notes are written on 100% recycled card. For client gifts, I support Wellington-based food 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. 

Bi-monthly charities

In order to give back a little, Billie Brook Photography donates to a selected charity every two months with a focus on environmental and social justice based organisations. 

The current charity is The Free Store, Wellington. These heroes have built a food redistribution service for those in need in Wellington city. They have built a community with a strong social conscience and are even on a journey towards becoming as zero waste as possible. These guys know how to do a lot with very little. So much love and appreciation for their kind-hearted founders and volunteers. Have a look at their wonderful work below...

https://www.thefreestore.org.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/thefreestorewellington/

https://www.instagram.com/thefreestorewgtn/