Meet the Founders
Serena
Taylor
Mimi
Who are we?
We are a group of students with diverse perspectives from all around the world. Cathy is from Shanghai, Taylor is from Florida, and Mimi is from Mumbai. Together, created a web application that empowers consumers with the information necessary to shop locally and sustainably.
What is sustainable shopping?
"Sustainable shopping recognises that everything we buy has health, environmental and social impact. Put simply, sustainable shopping is your chance to support what is important to you and avoid products and services that do not align with your beliefs.
This approach starts with the raw materials used to create a product and includes the manufacturing process, packaging and ultimate disposal of each item, including any transportation required throughout its lifecycle"
- Sustainable Victoria
Why choose small businesses?
Small businesses use 20-30% less energy per square foot than larger businesses. (Small Business Administration report)
79% of small businesses have implemented energy-efficient measures, compared to 67% of larger businesses. (Survey)
73% of small businesses use recycled packaging materials, compared to just 48% of larger businesses. (Survey)
Small businesses are more likely to source materials locally, reducing the carbon footprint of transportation. (Study)
62% of small businesses recycle, compared to just 42% of larger businesses. (Survey)
