OUR ECO INITIATIVES

At Pin Hive, we believe that how we operate matters just as much as the products we offer. Our commitment to ethical pin trading and sustainable shipping reflects our core values of integrity, transparency, and environmental responsibility. From the way we source our pins to the materials we use in our packaging, we aim to minimize our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards for quality and authenticity.

🛡️ OUR Ethical Pin Trading Practices

We take the authenticity and integrity of the pin trading community seriously. That’s why we’ve established clear ethical guidelines for how we source, trade, and sell our pins

1. Authenticity First

We personally inspect every Disney pin we source before adding it to our inventory.

Pins that are questionable, damaged, or have major faults are not included in our games or product lots BUT WE MAY GIVE THEM AWAY FOR FREE.
We work with trusted suppliers and only source from official channels, including Disney Parks, Disney authorized retailers, and reputable pin traders.

2. No Scrappers Allowed

The process of manufacturing pins isn’t entirely environmental friendly. When massive amounts of low quality scrappers are made, they often break and get disposed of. This leads to even more waste. It is important not to support the purchase of scrappers. We ourselves have kept a few scrappers, so we don’t blame you if your collection is full of dupes!

Disney scrapper pins are never sold or traded through Pin Hive.
We educate our customers about scrappers and how to spot them to help protect the pin trading community. Learn More
If we identify a scrapper pin in a customer trade or sale, we’ll notify them and work to resolve the issue fairly.

3. Transparent Pin Descriptions

Each pin we sell includes a detailed description and close-up images so you know exactly what you’re getting.
We aim to provide accurate grading and condition notes so there are no surprises.

📦 Sustainable Shipping and Packaging

We’re committed to reducing waste and using sustainable materials in our shipping process whenever possible.

1. Tree Free Paper and Packaging

We use tree free paper made from alternative materials like bamboo and sugarcane scraps for our packing slips, order invoices, thank you cards, and any other printed materials.
This helps reduce deforestation and supports sustainable production practices.

2. Sleeves for Protection

We use recycled paper sleeves to protect pins during shipping, but they’re not single use!

3. Compostable and Recycled Materials

We use compostable mailers and packing materials whenever possible.
We use honeycomb paper and bubble wrap made from recycled materials.
However, for large orders, if compostable materials are not available, we may use recycled or repurposed packaging to avoid waste.

🛠️ Our ethical pin production

We work with small batch production partners in The United States of America, China, and Bangladesh who are aligned with our values. While we don’t name names (to protect our sourcing), we chose these partners because they:

Use recycled metal blends (like recycled iron or zinc alloy)
Practice closed loop manufacturing by recycling excess material
Treat and reuse electroplating water to prevent contamination
Offer custom plating with lower-impact chemical processes

➡️ Want to know exactly how our pins are made? Be sure to read our next blog: “How We Manufacture Our Pins” for a deep dive into our process.

🌍 How You Can Help

You can help reduce waste and support sustainability by

Reusing or recycling sleeves and bubble wrap.
Composting any biodegradable packaging materials.
Letting us know if you’d like to reduce packaging in future orders, we’re happy to accommodate special requests.