NoMU goes green - this is how...
NoMU is always seeking more environmentally responsible solutions to our packaging and we utilize only recycled board, paper and plastic wherever possible. NoMU also strives to work with local suppliers at every opportunity in a bid to diminish our carbon footprint and hopefully also do our bit to protect our natural environment.
This is also about enabling us to make one first step of many more to follow, towards doing our own small bit to contribute towards healing our world. As a practical example, we insist on finding environmentally sensitive ways to recycle our products wherever possible. Try these handy tips included below for how to recycle and re-use our various trademark NoMU Packs either at home or at work.
To make things easier for you, we have even created artwork files of all our recycling ideas for you to download. Simply print the image on some high quality photo paper and glue it to your can and you’re good to go.
Further down, you will also be able to read about a new direction in our packaging strategy in which we have moved our focus to include REFILL boxes for all our RUBS, DIPPERS and GRINDERS in a bid to encourage less unnecessary wastage of our primary packaging while also helping us to work with local suppliers wherever possible instead of importing much of our packaging as we have had to in the past.
* Please note: The inside edges of the tin once opened can be quite sharp so where the little ones might be using these tins for arts and crafts you might want to line these edges to prevent any cuts or scrapes.
some recycling tips for tins
1. Kitchen
NoMU Chefs canisters are the perfect storage space for all your cooking utensils. Not only are they big enough to fit any wooden spoon but they look great too! |
2. Office
The Rub tins can be used to store paper clips, elastics, etc and the Hot Chocolate/Cocoa tins are perfect for keeping pens, pencils and rulers in.
Download labels: Clamp, Paperclips, Tic Tacs |
3. Home
Use in your home to store spare buttons, jewellery, change, pins, clothes pegs, beads, dog treats, paint brushes, tea bags.
Download label: Dog biscuit
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4. Toolshed
Very handy for storing nails, screws, bolts, etc.
Download labels: Bolts, Screws, Nuts
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5. Garden
Perfect for storing bulbs and seeds. You can also punch a hole in the bottom and use to germinate seedlings. And you can plant herbs for the kitchen window sill.
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6. Playroom
Use in the kids playroom to store crayons, pencils, puzzle pieces, Lego pieces, marbles. You can also convert the tin into a piggy bank. Download labels: Pencils, Crayons, Lego
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some recycling tips for vanilla canisters
Our vanilla canisters are ideal as small shampoo, conditioner, cleanser or moisturiser containers for weekend getaways so that you don’t have to schlep the huge bottles around. Alternatively you can use the canisters in the bathroom or kitchen as a hand soap dispenser.
To make things easier for you, we have created artwork files of all our recycling ideas for you to download. Simply print the image on some high quality photo paper and glue it to your can and you’re good to go.
Download labels: Wash, Moisturise, Shampoo, Condition
some recycling tips for grinders
Buy NoMU Refills, or once the contents of your NoMU grinder are, finished you can recycle it by using it to grind whole spices.
COMPETITION Please send us examples of innovative and clever ways to recycle and reuse our packaging and once a month, Tracy will select the idea she thinks is the best and send you a
NoMU Gift Box to say thank you!
You will begin to notice a “Green Tree” Logo appearing on our packaging. This new mark will signify NoMU’s professional commitment to making our contribution to protecting the natural environment. The NoMU Green Tree will signify our efforts to always work with local suppliers wherever possible in order to cut down on carbon emissions. NoMU also operates strictly with an active process and system to constantly seek environmentally friendly production methods. The Green Tree will also reinforce NoMU’s commitment to active recycling. Much like our Halaal, Kosher and HACCP accreditations, the Green Tree will also imply another layer to NoMU’s quality and integrity assurances.
