Today is World Environment Day, and it provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the steps we are taking to reduce our environmental impact.  We are on a journey; we have a long way to go.  However, one of our aims with the Everything Dinosaur Evolution brand is to produce more sustainable prehistoric animal models.

At Everything Dinosaur, we have always been passionate about the natural world. Therefore, when we began developing our own range of prehistoric animal models under the Everything Dinosaur Evolution brand, we wanted sustainability to be an important part of the project.

Creating museum-quality prehistoric animal figures requires careful planning and attention to detail. However, we also wanted to challenge ourselves to reduce packaging waste and minimise the use of plastics wherever possible.

The first model in the range, our Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex, demonstrates this commitment. For instance, instead of using Expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam packaging, the figure is protected inside a bespoke paper pulp tray. This tray is fully compostable and biodegradable. In addition, the cloth wrapping used to protect the model can be recycled. No single use plastic is used in the product packaging.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur is enthusiastic about the innovative product packaging in the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Developing More Sustainable Prehistoric Animal Models

Our efforts extend beyond the product packaging. Even the pallets used to transport the models to our UK warehouse are made from cardboard rather than traditional wood. These innovative pallets are remarkably strong and extremely light. As a result, they help reduce shipping weight and contribute towards lowering our carbon footprint.  Furthermore, as wood is not used in their production they help protect forests.  Their use reflects our comprehensive approach to the development of more sustainable prehistoric animal models.

Everything Dinosaur uses recyclable cardboard pallets for its Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

We recognise that sustainability is a journey rather than a destination. There is always more work to do. Nevertheless, every improvement, no matter how small, can make a positive difference.

Sue, who leads our environmental initiatives, commented:

“We wanted the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range to reflect our commitment to the planet as well as our passion for palaeontology. Every packaging decision was carefully considered. We continue to look for practical ways to reduce waste, minimise plastic use and make our products more environmentally responsible.”

World Environment Day reminds us that businesses of all sizes can play a role in protecting our environment. We remain committed to learning, improving and making more sustainable choices as the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range continues to grow.

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