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About Boocult
Making Our Planet Greener
We're committed to reducing single-use plastics to lessen our harmful impact on Earth.
Good planets are hard to find, so let's take care of this one.
We Love Sustainability!
It’s no secret that life on our little blue planet is often substantially less green than it could be.
From entire forests being cut down to satisfy the logging industry, to oil leaking into our oceans,
to litter building up in our streets – the environmental challenges are clear. This is why more and more
people are actively working to lower their environmental impact,
whether by adopting a vegetarian diet or using public transportation.
If you're striving for a more sustainable lifestyle, you likely want to make
greener choices about the products you bring into your home. This means:
- Cutting down on unnecessary packaging.
- Finding longer-lasting items.
- Choosing zero-waste options that can be recycled or composted at the end of their life, rather than ending up in a landfill.
Our passion for being Eco-Friendly led us to create Boocult. We founded Boocult with the sole purpose of
providing our customers with the best eco-ethical brands and bamboo products
in the world today. Our goal is to make our planet as sustainable and green as possible by replacing common
everyday items that harm our bodies and our planet with zero-waste, sustainable bamboo alternatives, and by
supporting brands with a good cause.
Better Materials for the World 🌏♻
If we had a magic wand, we'd ensure every product was long-lasting,
inexpensive, easy to recycle/compost, and made from eco-friendly resources. While we don't have that magic wand,
if we did, it would be made from the material that fulfills most of these criteria: bamboo!
Bamboo Benefits ♻
Not only is bamboo significantly more eco-friendly than other similar materials,
but it's also more cost-effective to produce, which often translates to more affordable goods for you.
OUR STORY
Hi, I'm Ray, the founder of Boocult.
I started this journey in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic stopped me in my everyday tracks
and shifted my focus to globally experienced issues that often go unnoticed.
In a matter of months, we saw a skyrocketing in sales of single-use face masks, consequently introducing a
new kind of pollution. Our environment is clearly suffering due to human behavior.
Everyday actions really make a difference — good or bad. The number of masks
I see littered on footpaths is absolutely ridiculous — the saddest part of this being the animals and marine life
hurt by this newly created waste.
Our simple, daily actions have big consequences — this is where Boocult comes in.
I decided to launch a business aimed at helping others make the world a better place with small daily actions.
Boocult is here to deliver the best eco-friendly alternatives & ethical products.
After months of research, our team concluded that the first place to make household changes towards sustainability
was the kitchen. Food is loved, wanted, and needed by all. Yet, we make so many mindless choices when it comes
to single-use plastic. Unfinished food? Wrap it in cling wrap (plastic) and chuck it in the fridge. Need to pack
a snack for your children? Grab a ziplock bag (plastic) and throw it in their backpack.
Seemingly harmless actions lead to the scary reality of 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastic produced on our planet,
with only 9% being recycled!
EVERYDAY ACTIONS FOR EVERYDAY IMPACT
Coming from a second-generation migrant family in Australia, our hard-working family focused on hustle.
The more efficient the better — time was always of the essence.
As a result, in 2018 when the big supermarkets finally got their act together and banned single-use plastic bags,
my parents weren't entirely onboard, thinking there would be practical hassles.
Fast forward to 2020: our cars are always stocked with beautiful reusable bags, suitable for any kind of shopping.
As a cherry on top, Dad has started repurposing food waste with his newly ordered compost bin and loving every moment of it!
This really goes to show that changes can be accepted by everyone; we just need to spread the word on the better alternatives available!
At Boocult, we want to make the planet greener by reducing plastic waste and finding more ethical product
sourcing and manufacturing methods to lessen our harmful impact on Earth.
Our mission is to completely replace all everyday use items in every Australian home with safer & more sustainable alternatives.
GOOD PLANETS ARE HARD TO FIND. LET'S TAKE CARE OF THIS ONE TOGETHER ♡
Our team will continue to work hard each day to explore an expansion in the near future for more eco-friendly products
— from a sustainable kitchen to a sustainable home. This includes skincare,
bathroom, laundry, and outdoors — lots of eco ideas to come!
I want to include our community throughout the decisions we make, so please join me and the team of amazing
individuals in making a real difference!
Thank you for being a part of this journey and your endless support of our mission.
With love,
Ray
Founder of Boocult
Our Definition Of Ethical Products
We have also articulated our own definition of ethical products. We define ethical products in regards to three main pillars,
acknowledging that a definitive definition of “ethical” is unrealistic, as what each individual considers ethical is subjective
and depends on many cultural and social factors.
Environment
MINIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES.
The treatment of wastewater, the origin of dyes, pesticides and fertilizers used, and pollution agents
generated by factories are factors that can be controlled and supervised to reduce damage to the surrounding ecosystems.
Deliberately causing harm to the environment when alternative techniques to minimize it are known signals a lack of corporate responsibility.
Some talk about “sustainable fashion” in a separate category to ethical fashion, but the truth is that
caring for sustainability and the environment can be included in someone’s ethical paradigm. We believe
that any efforts to propose more environmentally sustainable business practices fall into the ethical category as well.
Workers
RESPECTING FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OR LEGAL SYSTEM OF A COUNTRY.
Many discussions around this topic revolve around fair wages, appropriate and safe facilities, and general
workers’ health considerations. Since outsourcing has become a standard practice in the fashion industry,
dealing with different countries’ laws or lack thereof is a real challenge for companies that decide to manufacture abroad.
This has changed a lot, and different tragedies showing the lack of safe working conditions in some factories
have shifted responsibility back to the parent corporations. These corporations now face greater pressure
from the public and the media to respond for their vendors’ shortcomings. Deliberately disregarding people’s
basic rights just because they are in a different country where laws might be weaker or not enforced is
shady corporate behavior, and many consumers make a statement by not shopping from such companies.
What To Do?
Researching production methods, supply chains, and CSR practices is time-consuming and impractical.
Not to mention, many brands don't disclose their internal policies regarding labor or sustainability.
Finding a balance where you buy only what you need and stay away from cheap, low-quality goods is a great way to start.
We have created a conscious shopping experience where you don't have to worry about where your products are coming from ♻
Want to Lead a Greener Lifestyle?
Using our incredible bamboo products and skipping items made from less sustainable sources is a small way to be more earth-kind this year.
Remember, we can all take small steps to be more eco-friendly in our home lives in countless ways!
Our Team
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