Chamberlain Music takes immense pride in offering the Honestly Made range by Percussion Plus. Introduced in 2020, these instruments emanate from small independent workshops, often nestled in rural landscapes, all adhering to fair-trade principles. With a collection now spanning over 100 handcrafted percussion products, sourced primarily from regions across Africa, Asia, and South America, Honestly Made represents a commitment to global craftsmanship and ethical sourcing.
Since its inception, sustainability has been one of the key tenets of the Honestly Made ethos. Percussion Plus actively pursues initiatives to minimize single-use plastics, opting instead to repurpose discarded plastic and natural minerals in crafting many of the Honestly Made goods.
We’re always looking for ways to improve how we operate and package our products responsibly. For items that require individual wrapping, we now use I’m Green renewable polythene – a carbon-neutral material made from 95% renewable resources that’s fully recyclable and offers the same reliable protection as traditional packaging.
It’s a durable, environmentally conscious choice that helps us reduce our impact while ensuring products reach you in perfect condition.
I’m Green renewable polythene – the details
I’m Green renewable polythene is produced by Braskem, the world’s largest biopolymer manufacturer, through an innovative process that converts sugar cane into a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic.
Sugar cane is planted and harvested annually, and as it grows it naturally absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere while releasing oxygen – actively helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Once harvested, the sugar cane is transformed into ethanol, which Braskem then converts into polythene using advanced polymerisation technology.
The result is a chemically identical material to conventional polythene, but with a renewable bio-based carbon content of around 95%. A full life-cycle analysis shows that up to 3.09 tonnes of CO₂ are captured from the atmosphere for every tonne of I’m Green polythene produced, making it a truly carbon-neutral option.
Just like traditional polythene, I’m Green can be reused and recycled in existing recycling streams.
Avoiding waste, one bag at a time
As part of our ongoing waste-reduction efforts, some items may still arrive in our previous packaging – including our recyclable or biodegradable glassine paper bags – while we responsibly use up remaining stock. Whichever form your packaging takes, you can be confident that it aligns with our mission to reduce waste, supply sustainably, and tread more lightly on the planet.
