As of April 2026, Burke has been re-certified for a third term as a California Green Business implementing practices to prevent pollution, reduce waste, conserve energy, save water, and operate more sustainably by exceeding regulatory requirements.
Energy Efficiency:
-We use energy efficient LED lightbulbs throughout our space for maximized energy efficiency.
Store Supplies & Operations:
-We use an Ecotank refillable ink printer.
-We have designated trash and recycling bins in store and outside of building to appropriately recycle.
-Our Tissue paper comes from No Issue Co which offers paper that is FSC certified, and printed with soy based inks on acid-free paper. The FSC or Forest Stewardship Council certifies that the paper products that make up our printed tissue paper are sourced from a forest and supply chain that is managed responsibly and sustainably. With each order, a tree is planted in our home state of California.
-Our other shipping supplies include recycled paper mailers, recyclable corrugated cardboard, and compostable, renewable, and EcoEnclose plant-derived cellulose packing tape.
-Any bubble wrap, air bubble, packing peanuts, or packing paper we use is 100% reused and recycled from our inventory shipments we receive. By re-using these, we've never had to buy any new packing material. We encourage our customers to re-use them when possible as well.
-Our shopping bags are 100% recycled kraft paper and 100% recyclable. Our shipping boxes and shopping bags are also sourced nearby from Paper Mart to reduce our carbon shipping footprint.
-Our shipping labels and printer paper are made from 100% recycled paper.
-Our business cards are printed on 100% recycled cotton paper from fashion industry waste.
-We use natural and non-toxic cleaning products, reusable towels, and 100% bamboo or recycled paper toilet paper sourced locally from our friends at BYO Long Beach.
Products:
-When choosing products to offer to our customers, we focus on products made with natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free, and/or recycled materials and ingredients first. We also prioritize products of high quality, made to last, that are recyclable and/or biodegradeable at the end of their life cycle.
-We work with multiple brands who are certified B-Corporations, and mostly independent brands who produce ethically in small batches and don't practice overconsumption. Most of our brand partners also do their best not to include plastic in their shipments, and we try to reduce our use of plastic wherever possible.