Since the very beginnings of Tied Fates, eco-friendly products and sustainable business practices have been at the forefront of our decision making. We are constantly checking in with how to reduce the size of our footprint and effect on the environment. We believe it is the responsibility of the supplier (us) for ensuring that products are up to scratch when it comes to sustainability, not the responsibility of the customer (you).
SMALL BATCHES
All our items are made in small batches (100 and under). This means minimal excess stock and therefore waste, and no emissions from running large factories.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED
We have moved from handmade to outsourced in 2025 and we have done a lot of research and vetting on our suppliers.
All our suppliers are UK-based, keeping our carbon footprint small, and ensuring ethical business practises.
Our suppliers use ethically sourced paper from responsibly managed forests. Apart from some laminate finishes on our printed products, everything is plastic free.
PACKAGING
Our packaging is entirely plastic free. We use cardboard mailers and paper 'hivewrap' to fill extra space.
We use paper packing tape, biodegradable cello bags only when needed, and wrap our orders in custom printed paper wrapping (that doubles as a colouring sheet)
NO AI CREATIVES
All of the art in Tied Fates products is hand-drawn by me, Blue. We use no AI in the creation of our art.
Our photography is done by a brilliant photographer (Wild Aura Photography).
We wholeheartedly believe in the beauty in the human imagination and creative spirit and we promise to never use AI in our work.
I am extremely passionate about climate change and sustainability both for Tied Fates and in my personal life. I am striving to make sure this shop can provide magic and whimsey to everyone without putting our beautiful planet at risk.
I make sure to market ethically, encouraging people to finish their notebooks before buying another and run my shop in the most anti-consumerism way possible. You'll see no scare tactics of countdowns and 'buy now!!' vibes in this shop.
- Blue, Shop Owner