All IonaReed Reeds are tied on using 100% natural, bee-friendly beeswax.

 

The wax is sourced in Dorset where bees can forage from a huge array of plants and crops which have been planted especially for them.

 

I do not use clear nail varnish as it produces harmful gases when manufactured, is bad for the skin, and is harmful when inhaled over long periods of time during the reed making process.

 

All my reeds are made using biodegradable cling film which is made in the UK and breaks down completely within 2 years (faster than straw & twigs), unlike standard cling film which will never truly biodegrade.

 

 A reed purchased from IonaReed is made up of 100% recyclable and/or biodegradable parts.