Revere Academy Goes Green

The Revere Academy, one of the most respected schools for jewelers, is going green.

They purchase only recycled precious metal. They have implemented a number of green practices in their office and workshop as well.

To learn more about their commitment, visit their website. www.revereacademy.com

You can also see their recommended “Green Jewelry Bench Tips” for jewelers.

They encourage all jewelers to find out where their jewelry products are coming from. Quoting directly:

“The next time you call your suppliers to place an order, ask about the products before you purchase. Where do they come from? Is the metal recycled? Are the gemstones responsibly sourced and processed without using child labor or under sweatshop conditions? What have they done to lessen the environmental impact of their packing materials? Ask them to see copies of their fair-trade, social and environmental policies. Then ask them which products are made in a manner that supports these policies. If no such policies exist, encourage them to develop responsible practices and follow them in all their sourcing. If a supplier can’t back up its practices, consider switching to one that can.”

We need not only jewelers to ask these questions, but customers who are purchasing jewelry as well.

~ Marc Choyt, Publisher, fairjewelry.org.

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