Tarma is a
company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high quality, personal art
that celebrates the spirit of adventure and a love of the outdoors. Guiding
their enterprise is a commitment to meaningful social and environmental issues.
On their journey
they rely on the following philosophical cairns to guide them through the
twists and turns of their daily decision making.
• We support education as a key to
improving our society and values long-term
• We believe in the outdoor experience
as a key to maintaining a balanced and healthy life
• We support equitable commerce, social
diversity and a world view through our efforts with international businesses
• We support equality and opportunity
for all people regardless of gender, ethnicity or orientation
• We will pursue in sustainable
environmental practices, including recycling, organic materials, fuel-efficient
transportation and alternative energy sources
Vision: For the Tarma family, their guideposts
reflect their most closely held hopes, dreams and intentions. Tarma’s belief is
that businesses have a social and ethical responsibility. They strive to live
by their guideposts, to do their part, and set a good example for others to
follow.
Tarma's Meaning
Tarma, Peru
Tarma is a
beautiful Peruvian town surrounded by majestic fields of flowers. Located at
10,000 feet at the base of the highest Andes peaks and close to the jungle
covered mountains of the Amazon basin, Tarma is known for its textile and
leather industries and renowned flower trade.
For many,
Tarma represents the spirit of travel and adventure. Located in a region of the
world with a wide variety of outdoor pursuits -- ranging from extreme alpine
ascents to jungle and river adventure -- all are accessible for the modern
nomad traveling to and from Chile and Machu Picchu.
Above the
Tarma name Tarma has placed stacked stones, called a cairn, to represent the
balance and path of life. To some, the stacked rocks look like steps on a path.
To others, they represent balance and energy of the spirit. To others still,
it's a playful interpretation of a trail cairn that guides you through
uncertain areas. We think it's a little of all of those and more.
Earth Friendly
Tarma uses environmentally responsible
materials and practices wherever they can. Tarma is not perfect, but they are
making headway with recycled materials, low waste processes and more aware
decisions about their footprint in the world. It's worth their effort for the
next generation!
Stainless Steel a "green
metal"
Tarma's 316L
stainless has a +60% post-consumer recycled content and ability to be worked in
many different finishes. It can be cut or cast and made in many finishes,
including brushed and sand blasted. It will never tarnish, is very lightweight
and strong. It's a great substitute for gold and silver.
Vacuum Plated Finishes
New in 2008 is
vacuum plated finishes in faux gold. This environmentally friendly vacuum
plating doesn't use liquids like electro-plating or anodizing processes, which
leave toxic liquid waste that has to be disposed.
RePly™ Recycled Polyester Cord
For all cord
products, Tarma has moved entirely to a recycled yarn from RePly made from PET
water bottles and industrial polyester scrap.
Recycled Chipboard Packaging
All of
Tarma's packaging is made from a minimum of 90% post-consumer recycled and
unbleached paper pulp. Even the cord used for the hanger is made from RePly
polyester.
Shipping Containers
The last step
in maximizing use of recycled materials and environmentally responsible
practices comes in Tarma’s shipping containers. For envelopes and boxes, they
use unbleached mailers and corrugated cardboard with a minimum of 60% post-consumer
content paper.
