Our Sustainability Credentials
Ethical, responsible, and genuinely sustainable, not just in our products, but in everything we do.
At Sow Easy, sustainability isn’t a trend or a marketing message; it’s the core of who we are.
Since the very beginning, our mission has been to create promotional products that inspire people to grow something positive. Today, that mission continues through our materials, our manufacturing, our certifications, and the way we look after our people and our planet.
This page highlights the independent, recognised sustainability credentials we are proud to hold, and the values that guide our decisions every day.
EcoVadis Certified
A global benchmark for sustainable business practices.
We are proud to hold an EcoVadis Bronze certification, placing our business among the top performers worldwide for sustainability management. EcoVadis independently assesses companies across four key areas:
- Environment
- Labour & human rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable procurement
Our Bronze rating reflects our long-term commitment to responsible operations, transparent supply chains, and continuous improvement. It’s a recognition we take seriously, and a baseline we’re committed to building on.
Sedex Member & SMETA 4-Pillar Audited
Ethical, responsible sourcing and a transparent supply chain.
As a committed Sedex member, we participate in one of the world’s leading platforms for ethical trade. Our SMETA 4-Pillar audit assesses:
- Labour standards
- Health and safety
- Environmental management
- Business ethics
This means we don’t simply claim to operate responsibly, we’re independently audited against recognised global standards. Distributors working with us can confidently communicate that our products are backed by robust ethical certifications.
Living Wage Employer
Supporting our people with fair and sustainable pay.
We are a certified Living Wage employer, ensuring that everyone in our team earns a wage that reflects the real cost of living. This commitment sits at the heart of our values:
- Fair treatment
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Long-term sustainability
Good sustainability starts with people, and our Living Wage status guarantees that we protect and uplift the individuals who make Sow Easy possible.
Proudly Made in Britain
Local production with lower impact and higher standards.
Many of our flagship ranges, including our trademarked Seedsticks®, are Made in Britain, which brings a significant number of environmental benefits:
- Reduced carbon emissions from global transport
- Full oversight of materials, inks and processes
- Reliable quality control
- Compliance with strict UK manufacturing standards
- Shorter supply chains and less waste
By choosing Sow Easy, distributors can offer their clients genuinely sustainable, UK-made alternatives to imported plantable products.
Sustainable Materials & Processes
Designed to grow, not to waste.
From the beginning, our products have been designed with the lowest possible environmental impact. This includes:
- Recycled and responsibly sourced board – Used across our Seedsticks®, Seed Packets, Plant Cards and much of our printed packaging.
- Biodegradable and compostable materials – Seedsticks® use biodegradable matchstick paper, and our Seed Packets avoid unnecessary plastics.
- Environmentally responsible inks – We use vegetable-based or low-toxicity inks wherever possible.
- High-quality, ethically sourced seeds – Our seeds are selected for germination rates, quality and suitability, not cheapness.
Every design decision is made with sustainability in mind, not after the fact.
Plantable Products with Real Environmental Impact
Products that leave nothing behind but plants.
Our products are made to be used, planted and enjoyed, not wasted. From Seedsticks® to Seed Packets and Seed Bombs, everything we create is designed to encourage positive environmental action.
With every order, your clients aren’t just giving away an eco-friendly product — they’re inspiring people to grow something meaningful. It’s sustainability in its purest form.
35+ Years of Sustainable Thinking
A long-term commitment, not a marketing angle.
We were plantable before “plantable” became a trend. For more than three decades, we’ve been designing products that encourage engagement with nature, reduce waste and support greener marketing campaigns.
Our sustainability history includes:
- Investing in low-impact, UK-based manufacturing
- Developing plantable formats long before the eco revolution
- Reducing waste in our production processes
- Continuously improving materials and inks
- Creating educational campaigns around biodiversity and growing
Sustainability isn’t new to us. It’s who we’ve been since day one.
Sustainability You Can Trust — Backed by Credentials That Matter
When distributors choose Sow Easy, they choose a supplier with:
- EcoVadis Bronze certification
- SMETA 4-Pillar accreditation
- Sedex membership
- Living Wage employer status
- Made in Britain certification
- 35+ years of plantable product expertise
Combined with ethical sourcing, sustainable materials and UK-based manufacturing, our products give your clients genuine environmental value and complete peace of mind.