This is RREPP's last newsletter for 2023 and after a horrid couple of years aligned to the covid pandemic, it has been pretty pleasing to not just get the RREPP business back on track in 2022 / 2023, yet also to achieve some pretty significant milestones along the way. Some of the main highlights included:
We love working with Corporates, Schools and Sporting Clubs who take their social justice initiatives seriously. Especially those who are big on action rather than just talk. Whether it be Sporting Clubs or Schools purchasing our ethically made match quality Fairtrade Certified Sports Balls or our Organic / Fairtrade Uniform Polo's. Or as Flight Centre have done, work closely with us on the technical specifications and design complexities to be able to produce a beautifully unique Organic / Fairtrade T-shirt for over 2000 of their Delegates, Sponsors and Crew. To wear at their biggest event of the year that recognises and rewards their high flying staff from all over the world.
This year their amazing Global Gathering is being held in Bali in July and already the excitement is building. And on top of RREPP being a rare supplier of socially aligned products, at the beginning of 2022 we also added into the mix a new carbon offsetting initiative where we plant 1 tree on behalf of our clients for every product they purchase from us. RREPP has now planted over 5600 trees in just 18 months.
So if your SCHOOL or SPORTING CLUB or BUSINESS is looking for a Supplier that genuinely cares about PEOPLE & PLANET without the Green & Social Washing, then check out our website and drop us a line.
]]>And for the elite Soccer players out there, take a look at our International Phoenix Pro Soccer Ball. The only Soccer Ball globally that we know of that has been produced to the highest professional standards that is also Fairtrade Certified. Not a bad achievement for a small socially and environmentally aligned business like RREPP. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
]]>Just use the RREPP20 discount code on checkout
Just use the RREPP20 discount code on checkout
]]>And we can't close out the year without saying a huge thank you to a couple of our longer term Schools who have been with us right from the beginning purchasing our high quality healthy and ethically created Organic and Fairtrade School Uniform Polo's, and Fairtrade certified sports balls. With a special mention here to St Patrick's College Strathfield, Lane Cove West Primary School and Rozelle Primary School.
And last but not least thank you to all our everyday retail clients who regularly purchase our wonderful products from our online shop. A soccer ball for the kids, Tees and caps for gifts, special occasions and of course for Xmas.
We also launched our new tree planting initiative in 2022 where for every product purchased by our clients, we plant a tree. This year we have planted over 3000 trees across two inspiring reforestation programs in Nepal and India in partnership with Tree Nation to offset our carbon. And all thanks to you our customers.
All the best everyone. And here's to an even more productive and action focused 2023
#yourchoiceisyourvoice #coztheplanetswatching
If you haven't purchased from our new website before grab a 10% discount by using the code 10RREPP on checkout. Merry Christmas
If you haven't purchased from our new website before grab a 10% discount by using the code 10RREPP on checkout. Merry Christmas
]]>And click on the link below to gain access to our Business Portal which displays all our sporting products plus the 20% off discounted prices that we offer to all Sporting Clubs and Schools. To log in just type in the word RREPP. We look forward to hearing from you soon or if you have any questions we can be contacted at info@rrepp.com.au
Our International Phoenix Pro Soccer Ball is as good as any International ball in the market place produced by any brand. The difference is that RREPP's is the only one globally that has been awarded with an ethically aligned Fairtrade certification. So if you require a top of the line ball for your higher tier players, then the Phoenix Pro is the ball for you. Click on the link below to check out its specs
Our large sports ball bags are high quality, have a spacious design, and are made from thick heavy duty polyester. Combined with mesh side panels to assist drying out wet balls in-between training sessions and game day. Each bag has polyester twister rope with a single hole press button stopper for sealing the top of the bag. Click on the link below to head to our business portal and use the word RREPP to log in. Here you will find more details about the bag plus all our other sports ball products with our 20% discounted prices for Schools and Sporting Clubs.
]]>This year we are calling it GREEN MONDAY and it will commence tomorrow Monday 24th October and finish at midnight on Friday 28th October. So here's the deal.
1) Buy any one of our Fairtrade Sports Balls or Organic Caps & Tees from our online shop at www.rrepp.com.au and for each product purchased we will offer you a FREE RREPP branded Men's or Women's Organic / Fairtrade tee valued at $35 as a thankyou - check what sizes and colors we have left here:
https://rrepp.com.au/collections/tees-mens
https://rrepp.com.au/collections/tees-ladies
2) Then on checkout in the 'Special Instructions' box type FREEBIE and specify which style / color / size you would like for your FREE RREPP branded Tee.
3) We will also plant a tree on your behalf for every product sold as part of our new Carbon Offset initiative in partnership with Tree Nation
4) And as an added bonus if you are new to ordering on our new website, there is a 10% first order discount if you use the following code on checkout 10RREPP
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT EVERYONE - and don't forget this GREEN MONDAY SALE Offer ends on Friday 28th October.
RREPP is Australia's leading Fairtrade certified Match Sports Ball supplier. So if you would love your kids kicking around a sports ball that is not tainted by child labor and adult exploitation, and that gives back to communities in need, then the RREPP brand is the only one that should be sitting in your training kits. To find out more about our Sports Ball range, just click on the link below
Note: RREPP offers a 20% discount to all Schools and Sporting Clubs. All enquiries can be made direct to Scott at info@rrepp.com.au
Does your long standing school uniform polo supplier offer your school an environmentally conscious, 100% Organic certified School Uniform Polo?
Does your school uniform polo supplier offer your School a socially conscious, ethically made, Fairtrade certified School Uniform Polo?
Well RREPP combines both certifications together to produce the cleanest, healthiest most ethically produced School Uniform Polo found anywhere in Australia. To find out more about our garment supply chain, just click on the link below. Transparency is everything!
And if your P&C run uniform shop would like to know more, then contact Scott direct at info@rrepp.com.au
]]>So why is RREPP different from every other sports ball brand in Australia?
1) We produce only ethically made Fairtrade certified sports balls across 6 different sporting codes - all independently audited
2) Our sports balls are made to the highest Match and International match ball standards and we strive to improve quality every year with our materials and ball technologies
3) For every ball RREPP purchases, we give back 10% to our producer communities which goes towards health, education and community initiatives
4) For every ball purchased RREPP plants a tree on your behalf in one of our two reforestation programs in partnership with Tree Nation. This effectively makes our products carbon neutral and the RREPP business carbon neutral by the end of 2022. We have already planted nearly 2500 trees in 2022.
5) RREPP offer a 20% discount off all our retail sports ball prices for Schools and Sporting Clubs. You can see these special prices in our Business Portal via the link below. Just use the code RREPP to gain access and have a look around at our range, ball specifications and special discounted prices.
6) For orders of 100 balls or more per sporting code, RREPP will professionally print your School Logo onto each ball Free Of Charge
So we would love to have you on board with the amazing RREPP business brand in 2023. Please direct all enquiries / orders before our upcoming deadlines to Scott Goddard at info@rrepp.com.au
Simply by purchasing from RREPP we will plant 1 tree for every sports ball your School or Sporting Club purchases from us. And our TREE TRACKER updates live on our website every time we plant. To find out more just click on the link below.
How many of your suppliers have put the time and effort into producing a transparent Modern Slavery Statement? RREPP has, and it has been formally Government approved and accepted onto their online Modern Slavery Portal . Just click on the link below to find out more.
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RREPP’s 100% Fairtrade and Organic School Uniform Polos help Schools make more ethical choices that transform the lives of the workers, families and communities who make the clothes we wear, and the sports balls we play with.
When most major global brands know so little about their own supply chains (or they choose to turn a blind eye!) RREPP offers Schools a genuine alternative free from child labor, adult exploitation, harmful chemicals and toxic PVC plastics.
From seed to hand, our unique supply chains and premium Organic and Fairtrade certified products are the cleanest, healthiest, most socially and environmentally responsible found anywhere in the world. And for every product purchased from RREPP, we plant a tree in one of two reforestation programs as part of unique Carbon Neutral initiative with our partner Tree Nation. Effectively making the RREPP business and our products carbon neutral, as well as helping our producers work their way out of poverty.
So if your School is ready to make the change to RREPP or would just like to make an enquiry on what we are about, feel free to reach out to us at info@rrepp.com.au. We are putting in our bulk match quality sports ball orders for schools in August / September this year for delivery at the beginning of the new school year in 2023. And for orders of 100 balls or more per sporting code, we can professionally brand your school logo onto every ball. And don't forget to ask about our 20% off school discount!
Our Fairtrade certified match quality sports balls are perfect for schools and sporting clubs wanting exceptional quality plus ethical production processes where workers are cared for and looked after. This is an industry that has been plagued by hidden child labor and adult exploitation for decades. Yet there are only a handful of businesses globally offering an ethically certified alternative - and RREPP is one of them. We offer 20% off for Schools across our full sports ball range, and free school logo custom branding for larger orders. Check out our range via the link below.
RREPP over the years has developed what we believe to be the most ethical, sustainable and highest quality school uniform polos in Australia. No micro plastics polluting the environment, made from natural fibers, 100% organic, and workers fairly compensated through our Fairtrade certification. No uniform supplier is doing what we are doing in this space - nor operating as transparently or ethically. You can find out more about our production processes via the link below. Or contact us direct at info@rrepp.com.au if your would like to know more about RREPP's amazing socially & environmentally conscious School Uniform Polos for your Primary School.
So head across to our website at www.rrepp.com.au and use the discount code RREPP20 when checking out of our online shop. Grabbing yourself a quality ethical product with a great price tag. An opportunity as well for Schools and Sporting clubs to try out the best and fairest sports balls in Australia.
Plus we plant a tree in one of our new reforestation programs for every product sold. So far we have planted 1911 trees in 2022 with more details found on our website HERE
#fairtrade #carbonneutral #organic #coztheplanetswatching
Match & International Match quality. Awesome designs & ethically produced Fairtrade Certified. Use the RREPP20 discount code on checkout.
Sale ends 30th June
Quality Organic & ethically produced Fairtrade certified Cotton Tee's & Caps. A variety of colors to choose from so just use the RREPP20 discount code on checkout.
Sale ends 30th June
]]>Hi everyone. Have you missed us ? Yes we have been off the radar for the past few months, yet plenty has been going on behind the scenes. First and foremost FINALLY our new website has been completed at www.rrepp.com.au. Created in conjunction with the wonderful team at Kady Creative, and officially launched this week. It has been a monumental effort to produce a site that is fully able to convey the inspiring RREPP story, and display all the amazing ethical products & initiatives that are now a part of our unique brand. And especially in regards to catering to Schools, Sporting Clubs & Corporates who are looking for more ethically certified supplier alternatives.
RREPP, as a fully Australian owned Social Enterprise, has always had a key focus on caring for people & planet. And one of the newest initiatives that we launched in 2022 is our tree planting program. So for every product our customers purchase from us, we will be planting a tree in one of two amazing reforestation programs - Trees for Tribal in India & the Eden Project in Nepal .
So far in 2022, RREPP has already planted 1911 trees, with our live tree counter updating our progress every day for all to see. This initiative already has RREPP trading as a carbon neutral business and selling carbon neutral products. So we look forward to you coming on board with us soon and supporting this great initiative, just by purchasing one or more of our fantastic products. Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon!
We believe our Sports Balls are the best and fairest found anywhere in the world. Fairtrade certified, Match quality, and exactly what kids and adults should be playing with on every sporting field across Australia.
RREPP produces ethically made balls for Soccer, Futsal, Netball, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Touch, with our main bulk ordering for next year starting in August 2022. So is your School or Sporting Club ready to make the change in 2023? More details and SPECIAL PRICING can be found in our new Business Portal area of our website, specifically designed for Schools, Sporting Clubs and Corporates.
From July - September 2021, during the very difficult NSW Covid-19 lockdowns, rather than feeling sorry for the situation we all found ourselves in, the team at RREPP decided to step up rather than down, and take on a challenge most businesses our size refuse to do. Mainly due to it's confrontational nature and having the potential to expose modern slavery in a businesses supply chains.
Yet by the time October 2021 had arrived, RREPP's comprehensive Voluntary Statement had been completed and accepted onto the Australian Government's Online Register of Modern Slavery Statements under the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018. It was a fantastic achievement by everyone involved. There are over 45 million men, women and children right at this moment caught up in the hidden insidious world of modern slavery. So maybe it's time to ask the question - how is your favorite Sports Ball, School Uniform or Corporate supplier addressing this issue?
Thanks for being part of our monthly newsletter. See you next month.
]]>Isn't it so great for our kids to be back at school and the rest of us back to business.
RREPP as an Australian owned Social Enterprise has hit the floor boards running and we are about to put in our final Fairtrade certified Sports Ball bulk orders for the year for Schools and Sporting Clubs. Deliveries will be made in March 2022. All our Sports Balls are match quality for all player standards, and endorsed and certified by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand. Simply the Best & Fairest Sports Balls in Australia bar none.
Our signature range includes Soccer, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Futsal and Touch Football. Our 20% discount applies to all Schools and Sporting Clubs, and for orders of 100 balls or more per sporting code, we will professionally brand your school or club logo onto every ball Free Of Charge. You can check out the range on our website HERE
'Your Choice is Your Voice', so why not make your choice Fairtrade as a socially conscious school in 2022. It's great to be back and congratulations to everyone who have been able to come out the other side of what has been an extremely challenging year. All the best.
Deadline for final orders is 9th November 2021 and I can be contacted personally at scott@rrepp.com.au or 0422 004 954 for enquiry or orders.
Scott Goddard & The RREPP Team
Founding Director
Chief Purpose & Vision Officer
Social Enterprise specialising in:
Fairtrade Certified Match quality Sports Balls
Organic & Fairtrade Certified School Uniform Polos & Tees
Organic & Fairtrade Certified Corporate Polos & Tees
A boutique range of Organic Fairtrade Corporate Merchandise
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Our online shop is now open to take your Xmas orders. Socially & Environmentallly conscious ethically made Organic & Fairtrade Tees and Caps and Fairtrade Certified Match quality sports balls.
So SHOP HERE in our online shop, and for any purchases made in December for Xmas, we would love to offer you a FREE RREPP branded Mens Tee or Ladies Tee in black or white valued at $35.00 as a thank you and Merry Xmas from all of us here at RREPP. To receive this Free Gift all you have to do on checkout is type into the Special Delivery Instructions box 'FREE XMAS OFFER'. Then state which RREPP branded T-shirt you would like for free, the colour and size, and we will add it in with your order. Please just check the Size and Colour availability on our website HERE & HERE. We would also love you to share this offer with friends and family.
This will be our last newsletter for the year. So to everyone who celebrates Christmas, have a great one, all the best for the New Year, and thanks so much for your wonderful support in 2021. Make sure you stay tuned in to our January 2022 newsletter as well, when we will be launching our amazing new website inconjunction with our new tree planting community initiative that will be driving RREPP towards becoming a Carbon Neutral Business by the end of 2022 and beyond..
Scott Goddard & The RREPP Team
Founding Director
Chief Purpose & Vision Officer
m. 0422 004 954
e. scott@rrepp.com.au
www.rrepp.com.au
Where has the sense of community gone in our world, where all of a sudden our values seem to have been turned upside down. Why has the messaging from our Leaders become so coercive, divisive and fear driven, when true Leaders are suppose to unite us, promote freedom of choice, tolerence and acceptance.
Our youth of today have so many challenges confronting them already that none of us in previous generations had when we were kids. Where a world of social media has become more anti-social than anything. And where online bullying and trolls have put immense pressure on the mental health of so many.
The more as parents we are able to redirect our kids away from their devices and into nature and healthy pursuits, the more balanced physically and mentally they are going to be when they have to face the world on their own. Technology is here to stay of course, yet pursuing a more balanced lifestyle when lockdowns have put us to the test, could not be more crucial than right at this moment in time.
We at RREPP have always been very aligned to sending positive messages in the form of affirmations out into the universe. Affirmations that will manifest into a force to be reckoned with when collectively applied as a global community. Living with Gratitude and Kindness in our everyday lives is very powerful and can help build mental strength and better physical health for everyone now and into the future.
These philosophies have recently driven us to produce an affirming T-shirt in black and white colours with a simple message printed on them - Be Kind . We are only doing a small run of these Tees for now, in a mix of sizes S/M/L/XL/2XL. They are now loaded into our online shop for PURCHASE. And backing our Be Kind message is the unique way our T-shirts have been made. They are organic certified so kind on the environment plus they are Fairtrade certified which means they are also ethically made and socially conscious.
Our Be Kind Tees are the perfect gift to yourself, or someone close to your heart. Or for High Schools they would make for meaningful gifts for your students as prize giveaways on your Wellness days during online learning.
Our 'Be Kind' branded Tee's were inspired for people who wish to not only wear their values everyday, yet also for those who wish to express very simply an affirmation aligned to heartfelt kindness, unity, acceptance, tolerance and freedom.
We also have the ability to scale up orders above and beyond this limited edition run if required. So feel free to make contact with us direct at info@rrepp.com.au if you have a custom requirement you would like us to fulfil.
All the very best and thanks so much to all of our customers for your ongoing love and support during what has been an extremely challenging 18 months for everyone.
Scott Goddard & The RREPP Team
Founding Director
Chief Purpose & Vision Officer
Social Enterprise specialising in:
Fairtrade Certified Match quality Sports Balls
Organic & Fairtrade Certified School Uniform Polos & Tees
Organic & Fairtrade Certified Corporate Polos & Tees
A boutique range of Organic Fairtrade Corporate Merchandise
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RREPP's Modern Slavery Statement has just been accepted onto the Australian Government's Online Register. This register is administered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and houses Modern Slavery Statements provided by business entities reporting under the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Modern Slavery is more prevalent than many of us realise, with over 45 million people affected worldwide. A number that has sadly increased over the past 18 months due to the pandemic. Unfortunately there will always be businesses out there looking to exploit the vulnerable in this world, purely in the quest for profit.
RREPP has always been proud of its ongoing work as a Social Enterprise involved in the ethical production of Fairtrade Certified Sports Balls, and Organic Fairtrade School Uniform Polo's and Corporate Polo's and Tees. Whilst working in close partnership with a small group fighting against Modern Slavery such as Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand, GOT's, and Social Traders.
If you would like to take a look at our Statement, it can be found on the Australian Government Register HERE
p.s. as highlighted in our last newsletter, our bulk Fairtrade Match Sports Ball orders for Schools will be getting locked in this week to ensure we make deliveries to everyone at the beginning of the new school year in 2022. So make contact direct at info@rrepp.com.au before the week is out if you'd like to get on board, and have your students playing with the best & fairest sports balls in Australia in 2022. Our 20% discount applies to any size orders large or small. Thanks everyone.
Scott Goddard & The RREPP Team
Founding Director
Chief Purpose & Vision Officer
Social Enterprise specialising in:
Fairtrade Certified Match quality Sports Balls
Organic & Fairtrade Certified School Uniform Polos & Tees
Organic & Fairtrade Certified Corporate Polos & Tees
A boutique range of Organic Fairtrade Corporate Merchandise
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At the beginning of the new year in 2022 RREPP will be launching a wonderful new website. And with this we will also be launching our new Tree Planting initiative in partnership with Tree Nation. The aim of this new environmental initiative is for RREPP as a business and our products to become Carbon Neutral. We are going to keep it very simple. For every product that is purchased from us, whether it be through our online shop or via our corporate clients via our Schools, Sporting Clubs or Businesses, RREPP will be planting a tree in one of two reforestation programs.
So for any purchases of our Organic Fairtrade School Uniform Polo's or Tee's, we will plant the same amount of trees in the 'Trees for Tribal' reforestation program in India. This aligns nicely as all our garments are made in India so the initiative will be offsetting all the carbon needed to produce our garments including the shipping. As well as reducing RREPP's own carbon footprint back here in Australia.
For any purchases of our Fairtrade Sports Balls, we will plant the same amount of trees in the Eden reforestation program in Nepal. Once again allowing us to produce a Carbon free product through carbon offseting and reducing RREPP's own carbon footprint back here in Australia.
There have been studies conducted by the UK's Carbon trust fund which found that a conventionally produced non organic t-shirt or polo shirt was responsible for around 15kg of Co2 over it's lifetime. Even before our new tree planting initiative, RREPP as business has always operated with a low carbon footprint. By producing all of our garments organically, one organic shirt only generates 4.07kg of Co2 over the course of its life, which is a 70% reduction in Co2 generation vs conventional shirt manufacturing. So our new tree planting initiatives will be offsetting the remainder plus more. And this is across the full life of the shirt. Interestingly 60% of the Co2 stated is actually generated by post production consumer care.
To add to our sustainable approach to product production, it is worth noting that it takes 2700 litres of ground water to produce the cotton needed to make just one conventional School uniform Polo or t-shirt. Combined with all the synthetic chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides. Yet to produce one of RREPP's Organic Fairtrade Primary School Uniform polos or tees, it only takes 243 litres of water, and without any environmentally damaging synthetic chemicals which also get absorbed into our skin.
So with the launch of our new website in January 2022, RREPP will commence it's journey to very quickly becoming a carbon neutral business producing carbon neutral products. It will certainly be an exciting phase backing our claims of being one of Australia's leading social and environmentally conscious businesses. And for transparency as well, on our new website we will have LIVE Tree Counters to show everyone how many trees we are planting in real time as our customers purchase from us, and how much carbon we are offsetting via our LIVE Carbon Offsetting Counters.
And to celebrate this exciting evolution of the RREPP business pre the launch of our new website, RREPP has just planted 250 trees as a thank you to all our customers and for all your great support over the years. We love and appreciate your willingness and determination to purchase ethically through RREPP, and to make a difference in the world. You can take a sneak preview of the RREPP forest that will appear on our new website HERE . As you can see our recent 250 trees planted has offset 10 tonnes of Co2. Or roughly 40kg of carbon per tree.
So thanks again for being a part of the RREPP consciousness shift. It's been a tough year for so many, especially for our front line workers, our kids and schools. So we are certainly looking forward to new beginnings in 2022.
p.s: and if you are looking for ethically made Sports Balls and Tee's as Xmas gifts this year, we would love you to consider purchasing a RREPP gift for your loved ones from our online shop HERE
Scott Goddard & The RREPP Team
Founding Director
Chief Purpose & Vision Officer
Social Enterprise specialising in:
Fairtrade Certified Match quality Sports Balls
Organic & Fairtrade Certified School Uniform Polos & Tees
Organic & Fairtrade Certified Corporate Polos & Tees
A boutique range of Organic Fairtrade Corporate Merchandise
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