Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Products
While not every company has the ability to hit every mark on a sustainability checklist, these are some of the best! There is always room for improvement, but in the meantime, you can feel good about the purchases you’re making!
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Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories
“Creating a positive impact has been embedded in the framework of the United By Blue business model since day one. Our mission is inherently simple: for every product purchased, we clean a pound of trash. It’s the vision for a cleaner world that is the lifeforce behind our brand and the driving force behind our products – and it’s what’s enabled us to clean over 4.8 million lbs of trash and counting.”
*Certified B-Corp
“Nu-in’s goal is to create a new understanding of everyday fashion. One that is based on environmental sustainability, to give back to our planet and community, and to create value through garment quality.”
*uses a circular economy model and are partnered with Valerius 360 to make garments from recycled textile waste
“Nearly all of the metals that are used to make our jewelry come from a recycled source. Whether it be a stud earring, a jump-ring on a necklace or the plating that is on a bracelet, we’ve worked to source recycled and responsible materials.”
*uses recycled materials in products and packaging, carbon neutral shipping, and a mill that is hydro and wind powered for tag making
“At SeamsFriendly, we handcraft timeless, designer apparel for all women, everywhere, in all shapes and sizes. High-quality plant-based natural fabrics ensure that your clothes last longer. They're durable and minimize wastage.”
* uses 100% organic cotton and makes products durable to reduce waste
“We did the hard work, so you don't have to. All Made Trade products are independently verified and vetted for sustainable sourcing and fair labor practices.
We believe we can make the world a more beautiful place by holding ourselves to a higher ethical standard. We call it being “ethically elevated.” It means we put artistry above efficiency. Fair wages above profits. Sustainability above mass production. Quality craftsmanship above mindless consumption. And transparency above everything, as we painstakingly hand-select only the most beautifully-designed, ethically-made goods that put people and our planet first.”
*Certified Carbon Neutral, BIPOC & women owned, small business
For every item purchased we plant ten trees, in an effort to regenerate ecosystems, capture carbon and provide planting jobs in communities around the world. All our products are created with an Earth-First approach, meaning they’re made in fair, safe working conditions, and constructed using only sustainably sourced and recycled materials.
*Certified B-Corp, Certified Climate Neutral
“As queer founders we started TomboyX because we didn’t feel seen or heard in the fashion industry and, we knew we weren’t alone. By providing accessible and sustainable gender and size inclusive clothing, our mission of radical visibility and inclusivity perfectly aligns with the B Corp movement of being a force for good in the world and we’re excited to codify our mutual values into our business forever.”
* Certified B-Corp, OEKO-TEX Certified (cotton products), WRAP certified, Fair Labor Association, Gold LEED building certification
“We value stewardship and care for the environment. While other strive to become zero-waste and eco-friendly, we've operated this way since day one. Our proprietary bio-based material is made in the USA out of 45% soy by weight and is 100% recyclable. We operate a closed-loop manufacturing system and invite our customers to send back their well-loved and worn Okabashi shoes for recycling and receive 15% off their next purchase.”
* Shoe recycling program, closed loop manufacturing, vegan materials, partially made with recycled materials, cruelty free, made in the USA
“At SAYE, we are committed to providing quality, sustainable footwear, and apparel. Our mission is to facilitate the shift towards a more conscious lifestyle. We are aware that we are facing a great challenge but we firmly believe that today we cannot turn our backs on the damage we are causing to the planet. That is why SAYE was born with the commitment to offer an alternative to the conventional footwear industry and wants to take steps toward a better future.”
*bio-based, recycled, and organic materials; collaboration with the NGO We Forest to plant 2 trees for every pair sold