Ethical Trading

Westcountry Tea Co. Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code

Westcountry Tea Co. confirms, that it supports and trades in line with the ETI Base code.

Suppliers are asked to confirm that they and their suppliers meet the requirements of the ETI Base Code.

The following requirements are followed by Westcountry Tea Co. and our approved suppliers:

Key Principles:

Environmental standards

We are committed to using and promoting the use of plastic free, from our tea bag material to the packaging and everything in-between.
We maximise the use of post consumer materials where possible. Any packaging materials that can be re-used safely, we will give it another life by re-using.
All of our waste is recycled or composted and we ask for our suppliers to follow this standard where possible.

Workforce rights

Employment freely chosen
Freedom of association
Safe and hygienic working conditions
No child labour
Living wages paid
Working hours not excessive
Employee equality
No harsh or inhumane treatment

Approved messaging from: Martyn & Martina Westcountry Tea Co.