Sustainability
Mission Statement
MPorium is committed to making a lasting impact. Our mission is to incorporate affordable sustainable elements into our current business practices and educate our customer base on ways to live and shop more sustainably.
Our Efforts
MAILERS: We're giving plastic a second life with our new Noissue sustainable mailers. Not only are these mailers already made from plastics previously in circulation, but they can be reused! There is a double layer of adhesive strips so the mailers can be repacked and shipped more than once. Once the mailers have fulfilled their purpose and can no longer be reused, they can be recycled to continue their life in another form.
VISUAL: Our visual merchandising team integrated sustainable design elements into the store setup by sourcing nearly all decor items from thrift stores in the Poughkeepsie area. Additionally, they collaborated with the Marist University Archives to curate a collection of vintage photographs, further enhancing the store's aesthetic.
PRODUCTS: MPorium currently offers a select number of sustainable vendors on our site. We are actively looking to expand our sustainable product offering. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please reach out to us on social media or email us at maristmporium@gmail.com.
GOING PAPERLESS: After collaborating with our store operations team, we have been able to significantly reduce our in-store paper consumption. We strongly encourage customers to opt for email receipts and we have modified our opening and closing procedures in order to decrease the use of paper.
Videos
How To: Hand Sew by Jill Cardarelli
How To: Mend a Button by Jill Cardarelli
How To: Remove a Stain by Marisa Giesler
How To: Hem by Marisa Giesler
