Here at Hamilton, we celebrate Earth Day every day with our
commitment to social responsibility and environmental consciousness in every
aspect of our business.
As jewelers, it starts from the ground up, literally. Where and how one gets their materials is an
important aspect of the overall environmental impact. Gemstone and metal mining has long been a
topic of controversy. Gold mining
especially, has been known to be a dangerous and harmful process if not carefully
monitored. These “dirty” practices have
led to environmental issues such as toxic waste dumping, acid drainage, mercury
pollution and deforestation.
The only way to limit the amount of poor mining practices is
to stand up against them. This is why we
are dedicated to procuring gemstones, diamonds and precious metals that are
obtained through socially and environmentally responsible means, and have
strict requirements in every step of our supply chain.
As a business, we strive to limit our carbon footprint as
much as possible during our daily operations.
We do this through such measures as energy efficient lighting and power
in our stores, printing our media and collateral materials on FSC recycled
paper, utilizing digital and electronic communication whenever possible, OSHA
compliant waste disposal, and more.
Sometimes it is hard to believe that most of the beautiful
jewelry in front of us started as materials obtained from the earth. This is something
that we should all keep in mind on this Earth Day and all days to come so we
can try together to preserve the beauty of the world.
Visit The Responsible JewelryCouncil’s Website and our Social Responsibility Page to learn more about our dedication to ethical and responsible
business practices.
As a reputable jewelry store in NJ- Hamilton Jewelers takes our ethical responsibilities seriously. We employ only superior standards of practice and are careful to address issues related to: Human rights, labor practices, environmental issues, mining practices as well as other related topics.
