One of the coolest changes that occurred in the business world in recent years, is the drive to be more open; more “transparent” is the buzz word.  This is particularly important in the Green business arena.   Customers want to know more about what companies are doing.   So companies are taking steps to improving their processes, be better employers…and basically doing more good things for customers, workers, communities, and for the planet.  It’s a more socially responsible world.

Positive change, for a change!

We actually launched Dandelion with this concept in mind; doing better, for families and for our planet.  And responsible manufacturing is an integral part of our “going Green, doing things better” plan.

Dandelion, and our parent company Re-Think It Inc, have had a long successful history with factories in China.  We produce safe, high quality products through factory site visits and company representatives on the ground.  Our working relationships with our primary representatives go back almost 20 years; they know what Dandelion wants and expects!  In fact, when we first launched in 2008, our soft toy factory rep informed us that he would not be shipping one of our toys on schedule because he found the stitching work to be less than perfect.  Even though it was not a safety issue, he knew what we expected and worked directly with this new factory to educate them and ensure they would meet our high quality standard.  That’s what we want, and we know it’s what our customers want!  Safety and Quality.

But today’s savvy customers expect even more than a safe, quality product.  They look for social responsibility and companies who employ responsible manufacturing processes.  Dandelion has established a Manufacturer Code of Conduct, which our factories must sign and adhere to, providing factory workers with important rights such as appropriate wages and safe working conditions, and prohibiting child labor.  We post this code in the Learn section of our website.

Here at home, we operate a family focused business where employees have great flexibility in hours and generous holiday schedules.  We strive to be green in our office practices and are carbon-free as a partner in CarbonFund which plants trees and purchases carbon offset credits for our shipping, commuting and facility usage.

Its all about balance…creating innovative products, employing innovative business practices.  Making positive changes.

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