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In today's world, where our environmental footprint is more evident than ever, embracing sustainability isn't just a choice\u2014it's a necessity for businesses. To put it into perspective, over 70% of consumers actively seek out eco-friendly companies<\/strong>, demonstrating a clear shift in consumer preferences. We sat down with the founders of Teemill, a pioneering sustainable clothing company, for five quickfire top tips that can not only help you launch an environmentally conscious business but also enhance the sustainability of your existing one. Here's what we got for you today.<\/p>

\"A\u201dStart your sustainability journey by asking about your product's origins and destinations. This means going beyond makers and processes to understand the materials used. By seeing your business as part of a larger system and asking these questions, you drive innovation for a sustainable future. Ask: Where does your inventory come from, and where does it go? This is the start of your sustainability journey\u201d.<\/p>

\"\"\u201dDon\u2019t listen to people who talk about sustainability as a compromise. If we all halved our waste that\u2019s the same problem just over a longer time - it slows things down and buys time, but does not change the system. Sustainability is not about doing less, it\u2019s about redesign\u201d.<\/p>

\"Wind\u201dTechnology is what we call stuff that makes the impossible possible. And if we conscientiously apply it, it can create massive efficiencies too - the kind of efficiencies that we need to create to make sustainability affordable. We modernised and automated the fashion supply chain and reinvested the efficiencies into more sustainable materials, renewable energy and our circular business model\u201d.<\/p>

\"\"\"Sustainability involves strategies like waste elimination. In business, waste is cost. Sustainability and business goals actually complement each other; they are not conflicting. Consider the term \"sustainability\" itself \u2013 an unsustainable business is one that cannot endure over time, which is an unwise investment choice any day of the week. Therefore, a sustainable business is essentially one that is built to last, making it a sound basis for investment\u201d.<\/p>

\"\"\"If we are serious about sustainability then we need a solution that\u2019s as big as the problem, otherwise it won't work. For us, this translated into a fundamental shift in our business model. Beyond creating circular products, we opened our systems to other businesses, including competitors, granting them access to our supply chain.<\/u><\/a> This collaborative approach enables everyone to leverage technology and economies of scale, making sustainable practices more affordable and accessible. Co-operation is the new competition\u201d.<\/p>

We\u2019re a young, energetic, technology-focused supplier and we\u2019d love to talk to your organisation about how Teemill can help you incorporate sustainable <\/em><\/strong>custom-printed products <\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>into your business. <\/em><\/strong>Contact <\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>us today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","urlTitle":"how-to-make-your-business-more-sustainable","url":"\/blog\/how-to-make-your-business-more-sustainable\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/how-to-make-your-business-more-sustainable\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/uktshirtprinting.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-business-more-sustainable\/","featured":true,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1558515777,"updatedAt":1717495449,"publishedAt":1717495448,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":52,"name":"T-shirt Printing UK"},"tags":[{"id":66,"code":"sustainability","name":"sustainability","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/sustainability\/"},{"id":111,"code":"tips","name":"tips","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/tips\/"},{"id":217,"code":"learning","name":"learning","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/learning\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d38764bcc9db0.89107469.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d38764bcc9db0.89107469.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d38764bcc9db0.89107469.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Top Tips: How Can Businesses Be More Sustainable?","metaDescription":"Teemill's founders share insights on how to make a business more sustainable and capture a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers.","keyPhraseCampaignId":4452,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":254,"title":"Screen Printing vs. Digital Printing: What's The Best Method For Your Business","url":"\/blog\/the-difference-between-screenprinting-and-digital-printing\/","urlTitle":"the-difference-between-screenprinting-and-digital-printing","division":52,"description":"In this blog we will discuss the differences between screen and digital printing so that, depending on what you need from your order, you can decide which print method is right for you.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d8b82f07165d3.18306781.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d8b82f07165d3.18306781.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":319,"title":"Increase Your Brand Potential: Why Unbranded Clothing Is Better For Business","url":"\/blog\/custom-labels-on-teemill-is-unbranded-better\/","urlTitle":"custom-labels-on-teemill-is-unbranded-better","division":52,"description":"Labelling adds cost and time, but having other brand\u2019s neck label in your product can really take the edge off your look. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve spent a lot of time working on this solution to ensure rapid service, low cost, high quality and authenticity for your brand.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d419ced7cb083.84384949.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d419ced7cb083.84384949.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":772,"title":"3 Screen Printing Pro Tips For Ordering Cheap Custom T-shirts Fast","url":"\/blog\/pro-buyers-guide\/","urlTitle":"pro-buyers-guide","division":52,"description":"The best buyers learn about the way products are made in the factory and work their order back from there. Ordering products that are quick, easy and simple to produce results in better prices, easier ordering and faster service for you, the buyer.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d5c09193e8b80.47018254.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5d5c09193e8b80.47018254.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}