What is EcoJoe™ made of?

EcoJoe™ is made from clay, which is a natural material from the earth. Clay has a long history in various historical cultures. Different types of clays and processing produced different products range from earthenware to porcelain. Clay can be biodegradable and does not release any toxins when it breaks down if left buried in the earth.

To produce EcoJoe™, the only “processing” was through the kiln, which is a firing process that hardens the clay. No additional processing such as bleaching or chemical coating was used.

The EcoJoe packaging is made from 100% post-consumer, recycled paper and printed with soy based ink. By printing with soy-based inks, VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions that are harmful to the production crew and users are minimized, unlike oil-based paints, which are most commonly used in printing.

We also offset carbon emissions caused during production, transportation and shipping by purchasing certified carbon credits. We are a green shipper. We reuse as much existing packagings and shipping materials as much as possible.

We also print green when it comes to our merchandise, like the inserts of our button packs, business cards, postcards and our limited edition T shirts (coming soon Feb 2010)!

At EcoJoe, we strive to be a socially responsible company and minimize our ecological footprint as much and as often as possible.

(Photo by Photo by Soil-Science.; please note this is a photo of clay soil, but not necessary the same soil that produces
EcoJoe™)

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