Sustainability at Polly’s Farm
At Polly’s Farm, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating natural skincare products that nourish your body and the environment. Using locally sourced ingredients, organic oils, and sustainable packaging, we’re dedicated to crafting skincare solutions that are as good for the planet as they are for your skin.
Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Heart of Our Products
Our cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, grown locally, forms the foundation of our products (and the same premium oil we use in our salads!). Jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamins, this nutrient-dense oil provides the ultimate nourishment for your skin.
Wildcrafted & Organic Botanicals
We carefully source organic and wildcrafted botanicals for our Botanical Bath Soaks to ensure the highest quality in every product. Several of these botanicals are wild-foraged locally, ensuring freshness and a minimal environmental footprint.
Organic & Natural Skincare Ingredients
We prioritise organic ingredients like Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Calendula Infused Oil. These natural oils and plant-based ingredients are known for their nourishing properties, perfect for deep skin hydration and care.
Sourcing Locally First
At Polly’s Farm, we’re committed to sourcing ingredients locally to support Australian suppliers. 95% of our ingredients come from local and Australian sources, ensuring top-quality products while reducing our carbon footprint. For items like soap bags and ceramic candle jars, we source from offshore, but we’re constantly working to reduce our impact.
Supporting the Community: Giving Back
A portion of our soap ends are donated to local charities to support children’s arts and crafts programs as part of a carer respite program. This initiative allows us to give back to the community and help children engage in creative and therapeutic sensory activities.
Sustainable Packaging: Recycled PET Bottles & Eco-Friendly Innovations
We choose recycled PET bottles for our products to help reduce waste. While we initially explored glass packaging for our Organic Hand Wash, Organic Body Wash and Hand & Body Lotion bottles, we found that its carbon emissions due to shipping weight were high. We’re now exploring eco-friendly refill pouches and cardboard bottles as part of our ongoing sustainability improvements.
Eco-Conscious Collateral & Labels
Our soap labels and marketing collateral are printed on FSC-accredited paper stock with vegetable-based inks. Our printers, as APCO (Australian Packaging Covenant) signatories, follow rigorous sustainable practices. All our print collateral (brochures, information cards/fliers, wholesale collateral) are recyclable, compostable, and 100% biodegradable.
Purchase Options: Packaged or Naked
We give you the option to buy our soaps packaged or naked (unpackaged). This flexibility allows you to choose the most sustainable option for your lifestyle and help reduce packaging waste.
Polly’s Farm: Natural Skincare with Respect for the Land
The core of Polly’s Farm is creating natural skincare products that nourish your skin while protecting the land from which they come. We believe you don’t need thousands of acres to make a positive impact — it’s about using what you have with care, respect, and humility. By caring for our little patch of earth, we’re working towards a more sustainable future.
A Continual Journey of Sustainability
Sustainability is an ongoing journey for us at Polly’s Farm. Whilst we’re proud of the steps we’ve already taken, we know there’s always room for improvement. We’re committed to continuously evolving our practices and working towards even more sustainable solutions to reduce our environmental impact.
Join Us on Our Sustainability Journey
At Polly’s Farm, sustainability isn’t just about what we do — it’s about how we do it. We invite you to join us on our journey to create beautiful, effective skincare that supports a healthier planet.
