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Blundstone Footwear Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

Blundstone says it uses a mix of materials in its boots, including some lower-impact options such as leather that is certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG, a group that checks leather production standards). The Commons Earth also notes that the brand uses 95% LWG leather in some products, but still relies on higher-emission materials like elastic and TPU (a type of plastic used for flexibility and durability). This suggests the brand has started to change its material mix, but it has not moved fully to lower-impact inputs.

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Improves packaging materials

The Commons Earth says Blundstone has tried to reduce packaging waste by reusing tertiary shipping materials, which are the outer boxes or wraps used to move goods in bulk. It also says the brand uses product containers made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials. The same source notes that Blundstone is working to reduce plastic use, but it does not clearly report how much plastic is still in its packaging. This points to some practical packaging changes, even if the full picture is not public.

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Shares supplier code rules

The Commons Earth says Blundstone publishes the names and locations of some supply chain partners across final manufacturing and earlier material and packaging stages. It also shares a supplier code of conduct that covers collective bargaining, bans forced labor, and bans child labor. The same source says the code does not clearly cover unauthorized subcontracting, living wages, grievance systems, or detailed environmental rules. That means the brand has some basic supply chain controls, but there are still gaps in what it publicly requires from suppliers.

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Uses renewable energy at sites

The Commons Earth reports that Blundstone has started to use renewable energy at some production sites and has added energy-efficiency measures in some locations. However, it also says the brand does not share targets for expanding renewable energy use, and it does not report renewable energy or efficiency steps for offices or stores. So the brand appears to have begun some energy work, but it has not published a full plan or clear progress data.

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Limits waste through evergreen lines

The Commons Earth says Blundstone mainly sells evergreen products, meaning styles that stay in the range for a long time instead of changing every season. It also says the brand reuses waste and deadstock, which are leftover materials that would otherwise be thrown away, to help keep some material out of landfill. The brand offers care instructions and a limited warranty, which can help products last longer. It does not offer repair services or a take-back program, so its waste-prevention approach is still limited.

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