Sustainability
at Heath
In 1948, Edith Heath developed a unique clay body—still in use today—that could be fired at lower-than-standard temperatures. This early innovation set a high standard for sustainability at Heath, and it continues to guide our practices today, from the way we run our factories to the way we approach employee wellbeing.
Safeguarding the planet and its people has always been a priority at Heath, and achievements like earning our B Corp, California Green Business, and Declare certifications tell us that we’re on the right path.
Steps to Sustainability
Energy
Heath’s factories are powered by 100% renewable wind and solar energy, require no heating or cooling, and are lit by efficient LED bulbs. The adoption of renewable electricity and energy efficiency has resulted in a reduction in our utility's carbon footprint. Heath tiles are also certified by Declare for chemical transparency, making them a good fit for LEED, WELL, and Living Building Certified buildings.
Read our Annual Benefit Report
Waste
Heath has significantly reduced landfill waste with innovative end uses for waste streams, including donating tile production overrun, composting unusable clay, and recycling nitrile plastic gloves and fired clay waste. Usable clay, as pictured, is reused in the production process, and our products contain about 30% pre-consumer recycled clay. As of 2025, waste diversion from landfills stands at 85%, as we aim for zero waste.
Help us keep ceramics out of landfills.
Shipping
Our shipping materials are selected for a lower environmental footprint compared to alternatives. All dinnerware and Heath Home purchases are packed with ExpandOS™—an innovative paperboard material that’s biodegradable and recyclable—and delivered via UPS Carbon Neutral shipping, offsetting 69 metric tons of CO2.
Our Shipping Philosophy
Community
Through events like our annual Day of Service, partnerships with organizations like SFMade and The Edible Schoolyard Project, and creative stewardship under the Heath Collective banner, we strive to be a positive presence in each of the communities we serve.
Employees
Supporting employees’ safety, financial security, and well-being is central to Heath’s mission. We offer our full-time employees retirement and healthcare benefits, and our production and shipping teams are unionized. We have conducted a pay equity analysis and implemented an equal compensation improvement plan to expand benefits and increase wages across our organization.
