Per Ecofriend.org, 20 metric tons of environmental waste is generated to produce a single 18k gold ring, contaminating water and lands which endangers the health and lives of humans and animals. Sadly, most of this waste is produced in countries with little regard to our environment.

At 4 Paws Forever, we us 100% recycled Silver and Gold from our Earth’s existing gold and silver supply in the creation of our pendants, keepsakes and earrings. We believe it is our moral responsibility to preserve our natural resources, respect human rights and reduce our carbon footprint. 

Cyanide-tainted effluent from the Baia Mare gold mine in Romania poisoned fish in the Danube River. Photo credit: Mineral Policy Center