Rachel Disalvo

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Rachel Disalvo Sustainability Actions

Handmade ceramic home pieces

The brand sells handmade ceramic items, including custom ceramic letters. The product page says each piece is made by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Small differences and tiny flaws are presented as part of the item’s character. Handmade production usually means smaller batches and less standardised manufacturing, which can help avoid overproduction. However, the available material does not explain where the clay comes from, how waste is handled, or whether the studio uses any formal environmental standards.

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Custom orders with longer lead times

The brand takes custom orders and says these pieces can take around 4 to 6 weeks to complete. That suggests the items are made after a customer orders them, rather than being produced in large stock runs. Made-to-order production can reduce unsold inventory and waste. The source material does not say whether packaging is recycled, whether shipping is low-carbon, or whether any other sustainability steps are used in fulfilment.

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Shift from swimwear to homeware

The founder says the business began in 2018 with swimwear and linen pieces, then shifted toward home-focused products. The current brand story centres on handmade objects for the home. This change may reflect a move toward smaller, more artisanal production, but the available information does not show any formal sustainability reason for the shift. No public data is provided on materials, labour standards, or environmental performance.

Direct contact for custom work

The contact page invites enquiries for stocking, custom orders, and general questions by email. This suggests the brand handles some orders directly rather than through a large retail system. Direct communication can make it easier to manage made-to-order production and reduce unnecessary stock. The material does not show any formal policy on responsible sourcing, repair, take-back, or recycling.

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