From Paper to Purpose
Second Thread by OneFrame & Mynoke Divert 11 Tonnes of Waste from Landfill
At Second Thread by OneFrame, we believe that waste is simply a resource in the wrong place. That belief is what drives our continuous efforts to rethink materials, design for reuse, and close the loop wherever possible.
That’s why we’re proud to highlight our ongoing partnership with Mynoke, New Zealand’s leading vermicomposting operation, as part of our commitment to sustainability and circular manufacturing.
The Problem: Transfer Paper Waste
In our dye-sublimation printing process, we use transfer paper to achieve the vivid, high-resolution graphics our clients know and love. But once the ink has been transferred onto fabric, this specialty paper becomes a byproduct — one that typically ends up in a landfill.
We weren’t okay with that.
The Solution: Worms at Work
Instead of sending used transfer paper to a landfill, we now send 100% of our transfer paper waste to Mynoke. There, it becomes part of a large-scale vermicomposting operation where millions of earthworms convert organic material and paper waste into high-grade worm castings — a powerful natural fertiliser used to regenerate soil in agriculture, forestry, and land rehabilitation.
Through this unique process, our waste is transformed into a living resource, contributing to healthier ecosystems and reducing the burden on traditional waste streams.
The Result: 11 Tonnes and Counting
So far, we've successfully diverted over 11 tonnes of used transfer paper from landfills — and this is just the beginning.
This collaboration is a key part of our closed-loop sustainability strategy, alongside initiatives like:
Our Back to Base recovery program for fabric membranes
In-house recycling of offcuts into acoustic panels and soft signage
Local, on-demand manufacturing to reduce transport emissions
Low-energy dye-sublimation printing with non-toxic inks
Why Mynoke?
Mynoke operates one of the most advanced worm farming networks in the Southern Hemisphere. Their systems are designed to process large volumes of organic and cellulose-based waste, making them the perfect fit for our transfer paper recycling stream.
Together, we’re creating a model that’s replicable, scalable, and deeply local — grounded in innovation, science, and soil.
The Bigger Picture
This partnership reflects what’s possible when industries come together with a shared goal: turning waste into a resource and taking real responsibility for what we create.
We’re proud of this progress — not just for the 11 tonnes already saved but for what it represents: a future where waste becomes food, circular systems replace linear thinking, and sustainability isn’t a side project — it’s the foundation of how we do business.