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''I did not build a sustainable luxury brand to 'look' good, I did it to 'do' good. As a forward-thinking eco-ethical brand - we are passionate about people, the environment, and all life on the planet. We are transparent in everything we do, and invite our customers to experience the world of Virginia Stone by sharing our stories. ''
Tell us about your main raw materials...
The Virginia Stone apothecary features hundreds
of exotic raw resins, roots, leaves, beans, and
flowers. We are committed to sourcing our raw
materials from small-scale family-owned
organic farms from around the world. A plant
must retain its life force to yield results, and
chemical farming practices, over-processing, and
excess heat destroy its natural healing
properties and render it dead. Virginia Stone
employs non-GMO organic farming practices,
natural filtration methods, and a 'slow-cook'
approach to protect the purity and essence of our
raw materials.
How did you integrate the social and societal aspects in the cycle of life* of your product?
Virginia Stone is a sustainable luxury brand to
the core. We have joined forces with a
community of like-minded conservationists and Fairtrade activists, supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives around the world. We support Fairtrade providing sustainable incomes, education, and support programs within communities.
We have partnered with Trusts in Africa as a way to give back and support education, conservation, and cultural exchange. We are passionate about protecting and preserving our disappearing forests, so we plant a tree and wildflower seeds for every purchase made - and we believe that all forms of life deserve respect and protection, so we do not test on animals or support suppliers who do. Every Virginia Stone product is proudly vegan.