As a responsible member of the community, Quickshade is dedicated
to being part of a sustainable South African economy. We recognise the role we - and all South Africans - have to play
in bringing about the social, environmental and economic conditions required to
achieve this in our communities.
As such, Quickshade is committed to sustainable quality - reducing the environmental impacts of our activities,
without compromising the quality of our products. In addition, we have also
partnered with entrepreneurs from communities in Joe Slovo, Khayelitsha, and
beyond, in an effort to marry environmental sustainability with economic
development.
The dye-sub printing process uses a significant amount of
paper, all of which is salvaged and recycled by a local company. In addition, all
waste plastic and scrap aluminium are collected by local entrepreneurs, who
then take it for recycling. While it would be possible to recycle these ourselves,
we prefer to support local enterprises and contribute further to employment in
the area.
The dye-sub process also results in large amounts of scrap
fabric. Our fabric waste is collected and given to a group of young
entrepreneurs from Khayelitsha, called Izwe’elitsha
Pillows, who make scatter cushions and pillows to sell. Any fabric that does
not go to Izwe’elitsha Pillows is collected
by E’yako Green, who make
eco-friendly corporate gifts and clothing. In addition, Quickshade often
donates scrap and off-cut fabric for use on tables, ottomans, chairs and
benches in local creches.
Through the above-mentioned methods, Quickshade strives to
eliminate all waste from our production process, while contributing to
employment in our local communities.
Young entrepreneurs from Izwe’elitsha Pillows. |