Sustainability has long been an issue we have considered as a business, and we are pleased to say that careful resource use has become instinctive in the day-to-day running of The Poi Room.
Having said that, we constantly do our best to improve on the practices that are part of our kaupapa.
Wherever possible, we re-use packaging and clean bubble wrap from our suppliers. We collect up sustainable packaging peanuts and cardboard to provide cushioning during despatch and the courier company we use daily supplies compostable bags.
The blankets we use to wrap paintings and large fragile items for transport are made from textile waste. We ask people to bring them back for further use. Often, artists will build boxes to transport their artwork and these are returned for the next delivery.
"Some of our artists have wonderful ideas for creating new pieces out of old and giving them longevity. What someone else has discarded is made new by another person and that’s wonderful," says Creative Director Melanie-Jane.
The Poi Room Director, Clayton Smith, adds, "Being an avid surfer, a clean plastic-free environment is super important to me. I want to surf with jellyfish, not plastic bags!"
OPENING HOURS
9:30am - 5:30pm Weekdays
9:30am - 5pm Saturday
10am - 4pm Sunday
THE POI ROOM, 37 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 378 4364, and 17 Osborne Street, Newmarket T: 09 520 0399
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