For your peace of mind:

Here at Unforgotten Past, ethical sourcing is number one on the list of priorities.

Due to the rise in the popularity of entomology in recent years, judging the credibility of ethical labeling has become more and more difficult. Due to this, we decided to cut out the middleman and contact these conservation sites/insect farms directly. These sources encourage locals to preserve their landscapes by using their natural surroundings to breed insects. The butterflies and insects live out their natural lifespan while on these farms.

Sourcing directly also reduces the carbon footprint of the company, which has a positive effect on the planet. Additionally to this, don’t be surprised if your order arrives in a repurposed box – up to 99% of the packaging materials used are repurposed or recycled. We ship all orders using the UK’s lowest average parcel carbon footprint 205g CO2e.

If there is a particular species of insect you would like more information on, please contact us.