<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>alchemyapparel</title><description>alchemyapparel</description><link>https://www.alchemyapparel.co.nz/blog-1</link><item><title>Good Deeds In Your Shopping Basket!</title><description><![CDATA[Hands up if you would like the combine online shopping & doing your good deed of the day into one?!ALCHEMY STRIKES AGAIN!After a long wait, I am very excited to be replacing our traditional swimwear elastic (rubber) with the new and improved TPU elastic tape. TPU elastic (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a high performing material with excellent durability. TPU does not contain platicizers which makes it an excellent environmentally-friendly component. TPU comes from the family of materials known<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_978bf73b405b4fb19ac2f0cd6b45159d%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_413%2Ch_511/eaec92_978bf73b405b4fb19ac2f0cd6b45159d%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.alchemyapparel.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/10/Conscious-Crazy</link><guid>https://www.alchemyapparel.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/10/Conscious-Crazy</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:21:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Hands up if you would like the combine online shopping &amp; doing your good deed of the day into one?!</div><div>ALCHEMY STRIKES AGAIN!</div><div>After a long wait, I am very excited to be replacing our traditional swimwear elastic (rubber) with the new and improved TPU elastic tape. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_978bf73b405b4fb19ac2f0cd6b45159d~mv2.jpg"/><div>TPU elastic (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a high performing material with excellent durability. TPU does not contain platicizers which makes it an excellent environmentally-friendly component. </div><div>TPU comes from the family of materials known as TPE (thermoplastic elastomers). While having the same high performing elasticity as a cross linked elastomer (rubber) it can also be processed as a thermoplastic and can be recycled- YAY.</div><div>Conscious shopping is so important to Alchemy Apparel. We are constantly researching and looking for new ways to make our manufacturing process more earth friendly. As well as us doing our part, we hope you will join us!</div><div>We now offer ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING, PAPERLESS INVOICING, RECYCLED WOODEN CLOTHING TAGS AND NOW TPU ELASTIC!</div><div>What could be better than spoiling yourself/someone else AND knowing your doing the enironment a favour at the same time...</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_3787472217cc4243b8ec873381cfe5b8~mv2.jpg"/><div>100% of Alchemy Apparels clothing that incorporates elastic will now be made with TPU elastic. Head over to our site and check out our NEW BIKINIS! </div><iframe src="//static.usrfiles.com/html/a50e10_5055c701b8d2c25ecc8892aa3b8d8fe1.html"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>There is no planet B.</title><description><![CDATA[As a whole, I find the topic of global warming completely overwhelming. But how is it possible to ignore something so mammoth, when you know you have a part to play in it.Every single piece of plastic ever made, still exists, somewhere. This to me is mind blowing, when you think about the issue in its enormity. The thought alone of ways in which we are harming the earth, from non-biodegradable waste through to carbon emissions and smoking sends my head into a spin! The annual amount of waste in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_c6040585e58d4ff1a8d2885e8fe66575%7Emv2_d_5076_3384_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_417/eaec92_c6040585e58d4ff1a8d2885e8fe66575%7Emv2_d_5076_3384_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Chenay Radcliff</dc:creator><link>https://www.alchemyapparel.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/23/There-is-no-planet-B</link><guid>https://www.alchemyapparel.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/23/There-is-no-planet-B</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:24:33 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>As a whole, I find the topic of global warming completely overwhelming. But how is it possible to ignore something so mammoth, when you know you have a part to play in it.</div><div>Every single piece of plastic ever made, still exists, somewhere. This to me is mind blowing, when you think about the issue in its enormity. </div><div>The thought alone of ways in which we are harming the earth, from non-biodegradable waste through to carbon emissions and smoking sends my head into a spin! The annual amount of waste in New Zealand is a staggering 1.5 million tonnes. WHAT? Even more shocking, this huge figure is set to double within the next 10 years. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_c6040585e58d4ff1a8d2885e8fe66575~mv2_d_5076_3384_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Packaging is a big contributor to the harm we are doing to the planet. There is around 352 thousand tonnes of packaging waste going to landfill each year in New Zealand. With 97% of New Zealander's having access to recycling facilities for paper, glass, cans and plastic, it is so shocking to read that only 58% of the 352 thousand tonnes is recycled.</div><div>Life is fast pace and ever changing and sometimes it can seem like a huge feat, to do those small things to help. If this sounds like you, Alchemy is here to help! I feel it is important, when you can, to do those small things. Here is a small break down of what Alchemy Apparel offer as a by product to supplying you with beautiful apparel.</div><div>TOTE BAGS. Let's reduce the amount of throw away plastic by opting for a more eco-friendly solution. Alchemy's packaging is a light weight but completely re-useable tote bag. They could be re-used for a beach bag, a shopping bag and even a wine bag ;) IN FACT, it could be used for all three of these things at different times, use the hell out of that sucker!</div><div>RECYCLED WOODEN TAGS. Instead of spending money on pre-printed tags with the brand logo like most retailers, I figure once you try Alchemy's clothing, you'll remember the brand without the sew in tag! Instead, I decided to run with the handmade vibe and self make them. MDF wooden tags are both made from waste fibre and recyclable.</div><div>ONLINE INVOICING. From the product down to the paper work, Alchemy has tried to be as conscious as possible. Attaching invoices to your shipment email means less printing, less ink and less paper. Ergo, LESS WASTE.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaec92_0f59bb9f0cf94af097f9e4849cc0385a~mv2_d_5581_3721_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>I know, this is the bare minimum as far as conscious living goes, but if we start to implement it into our everyday lives, the impact we have will be so much greater as a collective. Alchemy Apparel is constantly on the search for new ways to bring eco-friendly resources into the creation process and welcome all suggestions. </div><div>Stay tuned and be a tidy kiwi ;)</div><div>Chenay</div><div>Alchemy Apparel </div><iframe src="//static.usrfiles.com/html/a50e10_5055c701b8d2c25ecc8892aa3b8d8fe1.html"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>