Environment & Mondo Kaos

We focus on making green and environmentally conscious choices and initiatives. This applies to all initiatives that contribute to treating the environment better and creating better conditions for nature, animals and humans.

We are well aware that there is always room for improvement, and therefore we are constantly trying to find ways we can improve in both small and large respects. 

In the small things, we have now replaced our otherwise very fine carrier bags with biodegradable bags. Likewise, our shipping bags are biodegradable.

Mondo Kaos has purchased trees through EcoTree, as part of a sustainable plan. We have bought trees (Green Douglas fir trees) which are 'our' trees, and will offset our CO2 footprint for the next approx. 30 years. These trees are planted in the 'Palotas forest' in France and are an investment for the environment as well as us. 

EcoTree is inspired by the Danish mortgage system. And it is the Danish mortgage system that the French have taken and translated to plant trees. 

EcoTree plants three new trees in a healthy biodiversity every time they cut down a tree. The felled trees are typically older and no longer absorb as much CO2 as a younger tree. Or the trees are felled for the sake of biodiversity or because it is for the good of the forest and the animals. 

If you want to read more about EcoTree, you can do so HERE!

First and foremost, our packaging as carrier bags and shipping bags are environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic, and they are biodegradable.

Another thing that we have taken into consideration is NoCo2's recommendation to drop the free return! Yes, we know that for many this is gradually perceived as 'normal' that free returns are offered especially from the big companies. But there are several considerations behind this.

The return percentage for many webshops is extremely high. Especially in clothing where the return percentage is up to 80-90%. This means that at 10 online stores, a package is sent back in 8-9 cases, with free return shipping. 

The return percentage in packages is as low as 35-45% when the consumer has to pay a small amount for the return.

Is it just because we as customers keep the product and throw it out? No, it probably is not. You just have to think more about what you buy before clicking 'buy' when return is not free. 

Mondo Kaos only uses free shipping on special promotions! On the other hand, you can always get 10% on your next purchase if you upload a photo and make a photo review of your last purchase in Mondo Kaos. 

Worldwide, including Denmark, far too much paper is used, which of course has a very negative effect on the consumption of the planet's resources, which will ultimately affect us as humans.

Even though we have moved into the digital age, paper is still overused in large quantities. Waste of paper leads to overfilling of forests, just as it leads to an over-consumption of water. Therefore, we try to reduce the consumption of paper by no longer sending return slips with your order, but instead they are available for download on our page about returns. 

We are constantly looking for wonderful sustainable brands that fit our selection in the store.

There are many things to consider when selecting brands for the store. Small brands that produce small lots so less / nothing ends up in landfills make up the majority of our selection. But it also goes without saying that small brands cannot make everything green and environmentally friendly from the start as it makes them uncompetitive. There are also other things to look at, for example it may be better that something is produced close to the brand's haunt, that working conditions are proper and jobs are created locally. 

We do not say this in an attempt to 'green wash', but to explain that it is complex to choose the right, as a consumer as well as for us in the store.

Of our brands that are really far ahead in the shoes on all parameters, the sustainable brand is Swedish Stockings, which stands for fantastic quality tights. Remember that you can hand in 3 pairs of old nylon tights with us, and get 10% off your next pair of socks from Swedish Stockings. We send the socks back to Swedish Stocking, which recycles them for industrial tanks.

Plus it's British Palava also very environmentally conscious and stands for organic cotton, and for producing clothes of the highest quality with the greatest possible sustainability at all ends of production.

At Very Cherry, you can look for dresses and tops produced in their sustainable EcoVero, if you want the environmentally conscious choice.

Several of our brands focus on sustainability and green choices in one or more places in production, and we will try to keep you updated on this point. In addition, you are always welcome to ask us. 

The best thing for the environment is to take care of your clothes and wear them for a long time.