Reclaiming Maine
At Reclaimed Maine, we do more than just utilize reclaimed materials. In fact, not all of our products are, by definition, reclaimed. To us, 'Reclaimed' embodies our sustainable mission: our commitment to sourcing eco-conscious materials, giving back to Maine's environment, and inspiring a love for the outdoors.
Wood Sourcing
When we started 'Reclaimed Sign Co.' in 2017, our mission was to utilize 100% reclaimed wood. Today, as we've grown, we still love the character that reclaimed wood brings to our signs and continue to utilize it in almost every sign project. We also source local, sustainably harvested hardwoods and work with bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource.
Sustainable & Ethical Manufacturing
We are committed to sourcing from apparel manufacturers that are known for their eco-friendly processes and are Gold or Platinum WRAP Certified. Where possible, we choose to support local small businesses and source USA Made products. Learn more about our main clothing manufacturer below.
Conserving Maine
We are committed to giving back to our local environment. Each year, we donate a percentage of our profits from our Pine Tree Coast Collection to the Natural Resources Council of Maine, to help protect, restore, and conserve Maine’s environment for future generations. We are a proud member of 1% for the Planet®.
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1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment. Reclaimed Maine Co. pledges to donate at least 1% of sales to the conservation and restoration of Maine's environment.
We are committed to the most sustainable packaging - recycled, recyclable, reusable, and naturally biodegradable - to ensure we are proud of how we ship. From 100% recycled poly mailers, made from recycled plastic, to clear apparel bags made from 100% recycled content, to 100% compostable sticker sleeves, to recyclable and useable boxes, and more. All of our shipments are packaged with recycled materials that can be reused or recycled.
We source all of our apparel from manufacturers that are Gold or Platinum WRAP Certified. WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is a globally recognized independent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing. Companies accepted into the WRAP organization go through an extensive application process that ensures that sewn products are being produced under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.
WRAP CERTIFICATION PRINCIPALS:
- Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations
- Health + Safety
- Prohibition of Forced Labor, Child Labor, Harassment, Discrimination, or Abuse
- Compensation and Benefits + Hours of Work
- Environment
- Customs Compliance
- Security
Sustainable wood harvesting happens on managed forest land where forest stewards minimize the impact on forests and the surrounding wildlife, watersheds, and communities. With sustainably-harvested wood, you can expect that more trees will be planted in place of the tree that was chopped down.
With our love for Maine and the environment, our hope is to help prevent deforestation by reusing wood instead of buying new. By preventing deforestation, we help sustain habitats, prevent soil erosion, and decrease expended energy to extract and process new materials. Less wood also ends up in land fills, which helps to reduce air and water pollution. Finally, CO2 remains stored in the our wood products, instead of being added to carbon emissions from fossil fuels.