As we know, the board game industry consumes large amounts of raw materials: wood, plastics, cardboard, paper... These materials are essential for creating high-quality products, but their production and use also have significant environmental impact. In response to this reality, Synapses Games is taking substantial steps to reduce our ecological footprint and promote sustainable practices. Here are four key actions we are implementing to contribute to greener production.
FSC Mixed Certification for Our Upcoming Games
Responsible forest resource management is a key issue in preserving biodiversity and combating deforestation. That’s why we have decided to certify our upcoming games with the FSC Mixed label (Forest Stewardship Council). This certification ensures that the materials used come from sustainably managed forests or recycled products, meeting strict environmental, social, and economic criteria.
By choosing the FSC label, we are committed to protecting forests and supporting responsible management of this vital resource. As a result, the game box we produce will contain carefully selected wood materials that will minimize our environmental impact.
Reduction of Plastic Waste in Our Boxes
Single-use plastics are one of the main pollutants of the oceans and the environment. At Synapses, we have made the decision to minimize the use of plastics in our game boxes. For example, we have chosen to replace the traditional plastic wrap used to package new cards in our games with more eco-friendly alternatives, such as recycled paper pouches or more responsible packaging solutions.
Every decision made to eliminate or replace plastic with sustainable materials is part of our commitment to reduce the environmental impact of our production, without compromising on the quality of the gaming experiences we offer.
Smaller, Optimized Boxes
Transport is another major factor in ecological impact, particularly due to greenhouse gas emissions from freight. To address this issue, we have spent the last few years completely rethinking the size of our game boxes. We opt for smaller but better-optimized boxes to reduce unused space in the games and shipping cartons. This not only reduces the amount of raw materials needed to make each box but also increases the number of boxes that can be transported in a single shipment.
This strategy helps reduce CO2 emissions related to transport, while ensuring that every game arrives in optimal condition.
Including Replacement Parts for a Hassle-Free Gaming Experience
We know that game pieces can sometimes get lost or damaged over time. To ensure an optimal gaming experience and extend the lifespan of our products, we have taken the initiative to include replacement pieces in our game boxes right from the start. This helps resolve issues with missing or damaged pieces without needing to produce new batches, thus reducing the need for additional packaging and transportation.
This measure is part of our commitment to sustainability: by reducing the need to replace entire games, we minimize the production of new resources and the associated environmental impact. We want our players to fully enjoy their gaming experiences, without compromise, while respecting our planet's resources.
At Synapses, every decision we make is driven by our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our activities. From using certified materials to optimizing our packaging, reducing plastic, and adding replacement pieces, we are taking solid steps to contribute to the preservation of the planet. Beyond the gaming experience, we believe it is essential to build a greener future for generations to come.
Our goal is simple: to offer high-quality board games while respecting our environment, one step at a time.
