Environmental & Social Responsibility

From the start of our Opalist journey, we knew that the business needed to be environmentally and socially responsible. In order to minimise waste, reduce impact on the environment and build a stronger community, we've established several initiatives:

Solar Power

From Opalist's earliest beginnings, the office has had solar panels. At present, we're proud to be a net positive generator - generating over double what we use. 

Reduce

Where possible, we insist that our suppliers minimise packaging. In the office, we'll all about targeting a paperless office, and minimising unnecessary travel.

Reusing

We're not embarrassed to say it - we've been known to reuse many things, including paper that's only been printed on one side.

Recycling

Sometimes, it's the only way - but again, we're proud that our recycling bin is full to the brim every single week (and the landfill bin - almost empty!). We also seek out recycling alternatives where required, like plastics (RedCycle) and e-waste.

Office Location and End of Trip Facilities

With two frequent bus routes, a train station and major cycling route only steps from our door, commuting is a breeze for our staff. We encourage the use of public transport and cycling.

Worm Farm

We maintain that our worms are the best caffeinated worms in the world! Of course, we don't only feed them coffee grounds - they eat other kitchen scraps and the odd scrap paper too (worms love their fibre!). Our staff also enjoy what might be the most unique benefit in Australia - worm castings and worm juice.

Community Sports

At Opalist, we encourage our staff to get involved in community sport. Sport not only provides health benefits, but provides opportunities for volunteering and establishing community relationships.

Blood Donation

We're super proud of our team - between them, have donated blood over 140 times. Visit DonateBlood.com.au or your local Blood Donor Centre to find out if you're eligible.

Carbon Neutral Parcels

We've chosen to partner with parcel delivery services which are carbon neutral. Our partners - Australia Post and Sendle offset carbon generated by each parcel delivery through carbon offset initiatives.

 

We've got lots of ideas to further improve Opalist's environmental and social responsibility. We look forward to sharing more initiatives as we grow.