Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we have a responsibility to make a positive impact on the world and we are committed to doing so. That's why we take measures to ensure that our products are sustainably made, locally produced, and packaged with eco-friendly materials. As a proud 1% for the Planet Member, we also give back to charitable causes that align with our values and with every puzzle sold, we plant a tree and make a donation to improve global access to safe drinking water.
We're committed to using sustainable materials for our puzzles. All of our puzzles are made in the EU from locally sourced recycled materials and in compliance with the toughest environmental standards. We use recycled chipboard for all of our boxes and puzzles. The shrink-wrap and puzzle bags are both recyclable, and we're actively exploring using algae-based polymers in the future.
In terms of production, we've made a conscious decision to manufacture our European orders in the first climate-neutral factory in Europe, located in Germany. In addition, we've partnered with a local manufacturer to produce orders for our American customers, which helps us reduce unnecessary long-distance freight.
As a way to give back, we plant one tree for every puzzle sold, and make a donation to improve global access to safe drinking water. We're proud to be certified as 1% for the Planet Member and have planted over 133,000 trees in partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects since we started in 2021. Additionally, we've been able to help Charity Water provide clean water to 2 million people in 2022. We've also donated puzzles to 14 charities to support causes that are close to our hearts within medical research, education, women's empowerment, social welfare, arts & culture, and more.
