Sustainable material sourcing requires selecting resources with minimal environmental impact. Conservation is key, as traditional methods harm ecosystems, soil, and water. Sustainable practices focus on renewables, responsible extraction, and less waste, protecting ecosystems and biodiversity. It also promotes ethical labor and social justice, urging fair wages, safety, and community well-being through supplier engagement.

Recorded by Elizabeth Donovan, images by Essi Nisonen and Veera Saastamoinen