Going Green
Tips for small shop changes that can make a global difference
By Shawna Kulpa
What does it mean to be an environmentally responsible jeweler? Is it knowing the origin of the precious metals and gemstones used in your work and ensuring that they were sourced responsibly? Is it recycling all of your metal scrap? Or is it knowing about and choosing the greenest options for all of the materials that go into the process of making jewelry?