Sulusso Launches – making sustainable jewelry accessible

Sulusso.com launched last week as the best place online to learn about and shop sustainable fine jewelry. All of the featured designers on Sulusso have one thing in common – a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

C5 company is one such company whose ready-to-wear pieces will be available on the site as well as well-known designers Gary Ptak, Dawes Design, Alberto Parada and Okomido. Ten designers and more than 100 products are already represented.

Sulusso is a curated site whereby designers must meet certain sustainability criteria in order to participate. Companies deemed sustainable by Sulusso may be defined by the following:

Materials

• Uses recycled, reclaimed, or fair-trade metals
• Purchases gems from artisanal miners or companies that adhere to fair trade principles
• Uses reclaimed or estate diamonds and gems
• Uses ethically-sourced diamonds and gems
• Uses diamonds and gems that are traceable from mine to market
• Buys locally sourced materials when possible

Labor

• Pays fair wages based in local economy
• Offers a healthy work environment
• Employs only age appropriate people based on the culture

Shipping

• Uses recycled packaging
• Works to reduce amount of packaging
• Minimizes product shipping

Operations

• Uses recycled or eco-friendly paper
• Minimizes amount of printed materials
• Recycles and disposes of waste properly
• Works to reduce energy usage
• Supports other local and/or sustainable businesses
• Minimizes travel (other than by food, bike or skateboard)
• Donates time and resources to community development organizations
• Works to become more socially and environmentally responsible
• Is ethical in dealings with all stakeholders