Karma Balm, LLC
we are an evolving company
Karma means "deed" or "act" and more broadly names the universal principle of cause and effect & action and reaction that governs all life*
Sample Item
Decomposition
Paper
2-5 Months

We Strive to Positively Act on Facts

Environmentally-friendly packing has been a priority of our company from the beginning. Over the years, we have painstakingly researched and evaluated the best way to package our balms resulting in the least impact on the Earth.

As we continue to grow, we aspire to be an example in the industry with our environmentally-friendly packaging.

Our first balm packaged was our lip balm. During our initial consumer research, we learned that lip balm is strongly preferred in a tube. We knew that in order to grow our small company, we had to listen to our consumer. There was no getting away from using plastic. Yet all hope was not lost! A larger tube was located, which meant more balm, less packaging, less labels, less energy used, less shipping and less carbon.

Beyond these impressive and important benefits, our consumer also will spend less - in the initial purchase and in the long-run! The Seriously Big Lip Balm's groovy tube is 3.5 times bigger than typical lip balm tubes and at least 3.5 times less likely to be lost!

Our next line of balms included Boo-Boo Balm, Joint Balm, Piggy Relief Balm and Booty Balm. Originally they were each packaged in glass jars. In the summer of 2009, we decided that although glass seemingly is easy to recycle, we would move our balms to tin containers for a few reasons - ease of application, and; in the event that the tin is not recycled it will take much less time to biodegrade (950 years)!

We emphasize the importance to recycle our containers, yet it is commonly forgotten that in the recycling process we create waste. Reduction of waste is ultimately most important. In a world of excess and dollar stores, we suggest that everyone give true consideration as to what is a true need.



 

  Questions to Ask Yourself

Was this item created ethically and from materials that are renewable?

Do I need this item or upgrade?

Does this item have multiple purposes or a different purpose after its original use?


Will this item be easily recycled or give a new life to something else?


Is this item's purpose for 6 months, 6 years or 60 years?

Rope  3-14 Months
Orange Peel
6 Months
Wool Sock  1 to 5 Years
Cigarette Filter
 1 to 12 Years
Plastic Coated
Paper Milk Carton
 5 Years
Leather Shoe  25 to 40 Years
 Nylon Fabric
30 to 40 Years
Tin Can 50 to 100 Years
Aluminum Can 80 to 100 Years
Glass Bottle  1 Million Years
 Plastic Bottle
Forever

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