Products are made from fast-growing, renewable plant materials like sugarcane and cornstarch, or from sustainable, responsibly managed forests. All products are 100% compostable
Plant-based, non-toxic inks, dyes and glues
Non-toxic oxidation whitenening, without bleach
No fossil fuels used in any of the manufacturing processes
Developed a public facing compost collection for both food waste and compostable packaging, in collaboration with hospitality and cafe sectors.
Regularly donates a range of products to the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions, as well as Kelmarna Gardens, school galas and local food banks.
In collaboration with Everybody Eats, Decent produced the Goodie Box & Bowl - a doggy bag where diners can donate a meal to someone in need. Decent team members also regularly volunteer at Everybody Eats kitchens.
Decent's Limited Edition Compostable Canvas Hot Cups were developed in partnership with mental health charity I AM HOPE, donating a portion of sales to their incredible work in helping provide mental health support and counselling.
Freight defaults to ship, rather than fly goods which, although results in longer lead times for customers, has a much lower carbon footprint. The company works with Toitū Certified NZ Couriers and NZ Post for carbon-neutral delivery services.
Decent team has a 72/28% split of women/men and a 50/50 split across their executive team.
Since 2020, Decent implemented a permanent four-day work week across the business. The result has found happier, rested, enriched and therefore, more efficient and productive team members.
