Tea transported by cargo sailing ship
Food and drink
- Solution type
- Product
- Theme
- Food and drink
Products concerned: Au rythme du vent, Le souffle des mers, La voie de l’eau, L’Odyssée The sail-transported teas from Les Jardins de Gaïa mark a logistical revolution, with 90% less CO₂ emissions thanks to sail freight. Packed in Alsace in 100% recycled paper sachets with a home-compostable film, these organic and fair-trade teas support 200 families of Vietnamese producers. An exceptional infusion that reconciles pleasure, ethics and radical ecological commitment.
- Sector:
- Bas-Rhin
Its features
Responsible agriculture
Tea certified Organic Farming and Fair Trade, grown without synthetic pesticides and in respect of natural cycles.
Sail transport
Les Jardins de Gaïa use wind as their main energy source. This mode of transport achieves 90% decarbonisation per tonne and per kilometre compared with conventional sea freight.
Eco-designed packaging
Sachet made of 100% recycled paper. Technical protective film that is home compostable (Home Compost), guaranteeing freshness without residual plastic.
The brewed tea
Compostable (organic waste bin or garden compost).
The sachet
The recycled paper goes to sorting (yellow/blue bin), while the inner film can go directly into home compost.
Support for communities
The tea is bought directly from a Vietnamese cooperative.
Subsistence economy
This partnership allows 200 families of small producers to live with dignity, guaranteeing a fair price and long-term economic stability.
Life cycle of this solution
Step 1: The producer
Step 2: The distributor
Step 3: The committed consumer
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- LES JARDINS DE GAÏAWittisheim