as a member of 1% For the Planet, we are committed to donating 1% of our packaging sales. Our donations are focused on organizations that preserve our forests, reduce or eliminate the use of plastic, and protect our oceans and shores.
our Gilroy facility, where our journals are manufactured, is proud to be FSC® certified—ensuring that our journals come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits
chameleon like is proud to be part of a growing community of Certified B Corporations that are intent on using business as a force for good. We are setting a higher standard for sustainably designed products.
chameleon's devotion to the environment, sustainability, and transparency has never been more powerful. Our approach is incorporated throughout our business to aspire to protect the environment, empower people, and get results the right way.
we dedicate our time and efforts to bettering our communities. We have focused on working with volunteering organizations that align with our values
we are determined to minimize waste and carbon emissions by manufacturing our products in the USA.
our employees are key players in our volunteer and charitable efforts. We make a conscious effort to support nonprofit organizations dear to them and match up to $500 donations for each employee every year.
chameleon like is devoted to creating positive changes that address different social challenges.
our sustainability practices are based on a simple principle: doing our part by having sustainable manufacturing practices and locally sourcing.
to make the world a better place, chameleon like is dedicated to giving back to the community.
5% of sales of our Paperzen product line go to underfunded public schools through donorschoose.org.
Between July 2021 and June 2022, chameleon donated over $120K to various organizations.
We are committed to donating at least 0.5% of our total revenue to charitable donations.
As a member of 1% For The Planet, chameleon like is committed to donating 1% of its packaging sales to non-profit organizations approved by 1% FTP.
the heart and soul of our company
401(k) with matching up to 5%
Personal development opportunities
Paid sick days
Profit sharing plan
Social outings
Employee assistance program
PTO for Birthdays
Paid Holidays
At chameleon like, we value teamwork and collaboration while celebrating everyone’s diversity and individuality. Our work environment is a close-knit family; we want our employees to feel appreciated and know that their contributions matter.
2002
chameleon like commits to recycled products ahead of the trend in the Corporate Market.
2004
chameleon like expands its facility to accommodate more “in-house” manufacturing from 6000 to 12,000 sq. feet.
2014
chameleon like becomes QCA certified, which formalizes chameleon’s commitment to Quality, Compliance, and Social Accountability!
2018 - 2019
chameleon like takes a step to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging with reusable non-woven bags! We have reduced our use of plastic packaging by 80% in 5 years!
2019
chameleon like starts its journey to becoming B-Corp certified.
2020
chameleon like launches its “Write-On” campaign to help underfunded public schools!
2021
chameleon overalls its entire Gilroy, CA facility into a Desert Landscape to preserve water resources!
2002
chameleon like commits to recycled products ahead of the trend in the Corporate Market.
2004
chameleon like expands its facility to accommodate more “in-house” manufacturing from 6000 to 12,000 sq. feet.
2014
chameleon like becomes QCA certified, which formalizes chameleon’s commitment to Quality, Compliance, and Social Accountability!
2018 - 2019
chameleon like takes a step to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging with reusable non-woven bags! We have reduced our use of plastic packaging by 80% in 5 years!
2019
chameleon like starts its journey to becoming B-Corp certified.
2020
chameleon like launches its “Write-On” campaign to help underfunded public schools!
2021
chameleon overalls its entire Gilroy, CA facility into a Desert Landscape to preserve water resources!
2023
chameleon like is proud to be part of a growing community of Certified B Corporations that are intent on using business as a force for good. We are setting a higher standard for sustainably designed products.
Committed to our community, environment, people, and the pursuit of our mission.
Since 1998, our commitment to sustainability continues to grow as we work towards building a more sustainable world. And, now, as a Certified B Corp, our business meets the high standards of accountability and transparency across employee benefits and distributors, give-back initiatives, and trustworthy logistics practices and materials.
Download our Benefit Corporation Report
We believe in giving back to the planet that sustains us. So, when you choose our FSC® Certified products, you're not just making a smart choice; you're also contributing to a greener, healthier world.
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Materials Fioccardi (Torino, Italy) supplies us with our recycled/bonded leather materials.
Newman Paperboard supplies our 40pt and 80pt chipboard. Their products are made from a variety of recycled paper products, and they do not utilize chemicals in their paper-making process.
Gruppo Mastrotto provides us with our Simply Leather raw materials. Our products are crafted using only the finest genuine leather from Tuscany, Italy.
Neenah Paper is our main supplier of the covering materials. When we can't get our materials from Neenah, Ecological Fibers is our alternative supplier.
While chameleon focuses on domestic manufacturing, we import about 10% of our line (Essential and Brites Journals) from Jiaxing Seagull Paper Products, Ltd. (Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China)– our partner in China. The factory has passed Social Audits by Bureau Veritas.
Kelly Spicers & GPA Paper supplies our regular and recycled paper for all our journals.
We partner with Recology South Valley in Gilroy, CA, to recycle all our post-production waste. Recology seeks to eliminate waste by creating and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices!
To minimize our carbon footprint, we source our corrugated boards locally in Houston, TX, and the SF Bay Area. They contain at least 30% recycled fibers and are 100% recyclable.
Our BLACK foam (Polyethylene foam 1.7#) is made from 90% waste; it can be recycled as plastic #4. Our WHITE foam (Polyethylene foam 1.7#) can be recycled as plastic #4. We send all our foam production scraps back to the manufacturer for immediate recycling.
All our boards and finishes have recycled content. Our covering materials are all FSC-Certified and 100% plastic free.
We are transitioning our silk-screen printing to 100% solvent-free, low VOC inks.
Polyethylene (PE) closed cells foam. Made from 100% post-industrial waste. Recyclable.
We partner with Waste Management in Houston, TX, to recycle all our post-production waste.
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