Our 5 Pillars of Sustainable Sourcing

Sourcing Pillar

Materials and Ingredients

When we look for new products to add to EarthHero, we search for the most sustainable and “best-in-class” ingredients and materials in the category. After all, what makes a t-shirt sustainable is very different from what you look for in shampoo!

Primarily, we prioritize organically-grown materials and ingredients. From natural, renewable fibers in our apparel to plant-based ingredients without artificial fragrances or colors, chemical sunscreens, or petroleum-derived sulfates in our clean beauty category, you can shop confidently knowing that our products are gentle on both you and the planet.

When it makes sense, we do source synthetic materials for items like clothing, but any synthetic material on our site must be made from at least 70% recycled materials. From backpacks and workout leggings made from rpET to skateboards made from recovered fishing nets, we love giving new life to landfill-bound plastics.

We believe it’s deeply important that the materials and ingredients that our partners use preserve and protect the planet for future generations.

Brand Highlights

Terra Thread

Terra Thread’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices starts in the field. Using exclusively Fairtrade America Certified Organic Cotton, Terra Thread ensures that their farmers have access to a safe working environment, gender equality, a living wage (plus a Fairtrade Premium), and much more. Terra Thread’s cotton is not only GMO-free but is also organically grown using practices that are conscious of the environment and safe for surrounding ecosystems.

Klean Kanteen

Klean Kanteen is a family- and employee-owned company that builds each product with love for people and planet. They use their business as a force for good and are always working to find new ways to reduce their environmental footprint as a brand. In 2022, they made the bold move to convert all their products to be certified 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel. By making this change, they are able to reduce the impact each bottle has on the planet.

Earth Harbor

Earth Harbor offers personalized, synthetic-free skincare that checks all of the eco-boxes. With an ethical supply chain as the main focus, Earth Harbor sources each ingredient using fair trade, organic, non-GMO, or wildcrafted sources. Plus, each product is vegan and certified cruelty-free through Leaping Bunny.

Logos to Look For

Low Impact Dyes or Inks
Low impact dyes and inks can include vegetable, soy, or water-based alternatives and generally do not contain toxins such as heavy metals, plasticizers, flurocarbons, and fomaldehyde. They typically also use less water than conventional dyes and inks.

Low Impact Dyes or Inks

OEKO TEX
The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is a global independent certification system that regulates the use of harmful chemicals for yarns, fabrics, and finished textiles. Products with this certification meet rigorous environmentally friendly standards, as well as human-ecological health standards. OEKO-TEX® also creates standards based on the item’s proximity and sensitivity of the skin. For example, OEKO-TEX® holds baby clothing to a higher standard than an outer coat. For a product to earn this certification, all parts of the product must meet the criteria, including parts of clothing such as buttons, linings, threads, etc.

OEKO TEX

Paraben Free
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors. If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.

Paraben Free

Phthalate Free
Phthalates are found in toys, electronics, personal care products, plastic wraps, containers, and more. These petroleum based chemicals help soften plastics, and bind fragrances to perfumes, deodorants, creams, and other personal care products. Phthalates are are not chemically bound, meaning they can easily get released into the air, water, or your body, just by using the products as intended. Phthalates have been found to disrupt the endocrine system, which can cause reproductive damage, hormonal imbalances, infertility, mood changes, metabolism changes, and more.

Phthalate Free

Sulfate Free
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.

Sulfate Free

Organic Content
Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!

Organic Content

USDA Certified Organic
Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet! Products labeled as USDA certified organic contain ingredients that are produced without pesticides, petrochemicals, ionizing radiation, or synthetic preservetives. USDA certified products are categorized into three classifications. Items labeled as "100% Organic" with the USDA seal must only include organic ingredients. Items labeled as "Organic" with the USDA seal must contain at least 95% organically produced ingredients, and cannot contain any of the USDA excluded methods or ingredients. Products labeled as "Made with Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.

USDA Certified Organic

GOTS Certified
The Global Organic Textile Standard is an international processing standard for organic fibers that covers everything from processing, packaging, and distributing organic fibers. GOTS certified products are labeled organic if they contain 95% or more certified organic fibers, and are labeled as "made with organic" if they contain at least 70% organic fibers. GOTS assures that textiles are produced with socially responsible labor and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Certified textiles must follow guidelines on chemical use, energy and water consumption, safety and living standards for employees, waste produced throughout the manufacture process, and more. Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!

GOTS Certified

Recycled PET Fabric
Recycling is the process of taking an otherwise-discarded item or material and cleaning, sorting, and breaking it down into its basic form (such as fibers or pellets). This material is then used to produce new items. Recycling keeps useful materials from being discarded in landfills, prevents resource extraction due to the creation of new materials, and provides a new life for used items. Recycling can utilize both pre-consumer waste (materials left over from production) or post-consumer materials (used clothing, empty water bottles, etc). Recycled PET utilizes salvaged post-industrial PET scraps and post-consumer products such as water bottles and other plastic containers. These plastics are dried, crushed, and spun into yarn in order to create recycled PET fabric, or polyester. By providing a use for recycled plastics, companies encourage recycling programs worldwide, while adding new value to discarded items. Currently, over half of virgin PET production goes towards making textiles, so by utilizing recycled PET, post-consumer materials are both diverting waste while taking the place of raw materials. This helps to reduce the demand for the extraction of oil, as well as energy used to produce new synthetic fibers.

Recycled PET Fabric

Recycled Plastic
Recycling is the process of taking an otherwise-discarded item or material and cleaning, sorting, and breaking it down into its basic form (such as fibers or pellets). This material is then used to produce new items. Recycling keeps useful materials from being discarded in landfills, prevents resource extraction due to the creation of new materials, and provides a new life for used items. Recycling can utilize both pre-consumer waste (materials left over from production) or post-consumer materials (used clothing, empty water bottles, etc). Recycled plastic utilizes salvaged post-industrial plastic scraps and post-consumer products such as water bottles and other plastic containers, and transforms them into new products. The containers are sorted, crushed, and then heated to form resins, which are liquid plastics that can harden into new shapes. These resins can be molded and used to create anything from carpet to outdoor furniture. Recycling plastic lowers the amount of petroleum extracted and the production of greenhouse gasses associated with first-time plastic production. Plus, by using these existing materials, we're benefiting from the original energy and resources spent to create them in the first place, while diverting waste from the landfill.

Recycled Plastic

Recycled Content
Recycling is the process of taking an otherwise-discarded item or material and cleaning, sorting, and breaking it down into its basic form (such as fibers or pellets). This material is then used to produce new items. Recycling keeps useful materials from being discarded in landfills, prevents resource extraction due to the creation of new materials, and provides a new life for used items. Recycling can utilize both pre-consumer waste (materials left over from production) or post-consumer materials (used clothing, empty water bottles, etc).

Recycled Content

Sustainably Harvested Rubber
Natural rubber is harvested by tapping the Havea tree and collecting the sap. Sustainably harvested rubber comes from forests that are carefully managed to avoid over-tapping, ensuring healthy rubber trees for the future. Some sustainable rubber tree management prohibits clear cutting to plant rubber plantations, and ensures the livelihoods of native peoples and local workers.

Sustainably Harvested Rubber

Bamboo
As a member of the grass family, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. It requires no irrigation, pesticides or fertilizers to grow, and can be harvested within 3-5 years, as compared to approximately 30+ years for traditional hardwoods. Bamboo is extremely adaptable and produces more oxygen per acre than large tree species, while using a fraction of the water to grow. Its durable and lightweight qualities make bamboo a great alternative for hard wood products!

Bamboo

Wool
Wool is a natural and renewable resource that can be harvested annually from sheep. Sheep are relatively low impact animals, but can overgraze land if not raised properly. Wool production can also be insecticide and water intensive, but the finished yarn is absorbent and requires little dye during processing. Untreated wool is biodegradable.

Wool

Hemp
This high-yield crop grows quickly and usually doesn't rely on harsh pesticides and fertilizers, making it a dependable renewable resource. The cannabis plant produces more fiber per acre than common textile crops like cotton and flax, and actually adds nutrients to the soil instead of depleting them! Hemp is strong, breathable, and moisture wicking, and it requires minimal dye during fabric production due to its high absorbency qualities.

Hemp

Sustainably Harvested Wood
This product contains wood that has been sourced from sustainably managed forests. These forests are typically managed in ways that prevent overharvesting and promote the wellbeing of local ecosystems, animals, workers, and communities.

Sustainably Harvested Wood

Linen
Organic linen is made from the flax plant, a versatile crop that grows with minimal water and no chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The entire flax plant is generally harvested and utilized, and the fibers used to create fabric run the length of the stem. These long fibers create a super durable fabric, and result in little to no waste in harvesting! Creating linen usually involves mechanical pulling and retting to soften and release the fibers from the stems. These fibers can then be woven into fabric without using chemical processes.

Linen

Cork
Cork is a renewable resource, as cork trees can be harvested without cutting down the tree. The bark is stripped from the cork tree once every 9-12 years, and the trees can live for 200-300 years when harvested properly. Natural cork is biodegradable, and can be recycled into anything from yoga blocks to flooring.

Cork

Vegan
Supporting Vegan isn't just a dietary choice. Choosing the right lifestyle products can also help to prevent cruelty to animals. At EarthHero we've curated an assortment of Vegan items you will love, many with certifications from Leaping Bunny and others.

Vegan

Sourcing Pillar

Company Responsibility

Just like we look at what makes up our products, we also look at how the brands we work with are built. What are their values? How do they show responsibility in the production of their products, the treatment of their workers, and the corners they refuse to cut?

We seek out brand partners who go the extra mile to ensure that the manufacturing and creation of their goods are done ethically and with respect to their workers. This means fair wages, safe and equitable working conditions, and actions that protect and uplift employees. Indicators like Fair Trade Certified, B Corp, Climate Neutral, and Cruelty Free help us ensure that the products on our site were not made at the expense of makers or the planet.

We also want to acknowledge that certifications cost money and sometimes create a barrier to entry when breaking into the sustainability industry. We know that some brands forgo certifications so that they can put money elsewhere into their company, such as paying employees living wages or investing in low-impact packaging. No matter their certification status, we seek out partners who are putting people and planet above profits.

Brand Highlights

Zefiro

Started in 2016 by zero-waste enthusiast Carley Pulford, Zefiro began with selling beeswax wraps at Chicago farmers’ markets, and quickly grew from there! With the motto of “where sustainability meets affordability,” Zefiro’s swaps are an easy way to zero-waste-ify your home without busting your budget. By making their products as affordable as possible, Zefiro aims to provide everyone the opportunity to join the eco-movement. In fact, they even go so far as to equitably price their products with the single-use items they’re replacing!

(re)x

Founder Paulina Quintana is no stranger to the waste produced by the fashion industry. She decided to focus on a seemingly small item with a huge payoff — clothing hangers made from ocean plastic! (re)x partners with a top-of-the-line manufacturing partner, Ocean Plastic Technologies, that utilizes proprietary technology to turn waste into useful household goods! This plastic is sourced directly from local South Africa beach cleanups and recycling efforts. Their hangers provide an opportunity to give plastic waste a new life outside of the landfill.

Nimble

Nimble founders Ross, Jon, and Kevin are on a mission to demonstrate a better path for the tech industry. Nimble takes traditional tech products and accessories and produces them using recycled plastic, organic hemp, recycled aluminum, and plant-based bioplastic as alternatives to virgin metals and plastics. They’ve also created a One For One Tech Recovery project, where they’ll recycle one pound of e-waste for every one product sold!

Logos to Look For

Plastic Bank Partner
This brand works with Plastic Bank to measure, reduce, and offset their plastic usage by funding recycling and ocean cleanup efforts in underdeveloped communities around the world. This means that in addition to helping clean up our oceans, they're also investing in recycling infrastructure in developing nations. A brand's partnership with Plastic Bank involves offsetting various amounts of their plastic usage, from partial, to full (plastic neutral) or even offsetting more plastic than they produce (plastic negative).

Plastic Bank Partner

rePurpose Global Partner
This brand works with rePurpose Global to measure, reduce, and offset their plastic usage by funding recycling and ocean cleanup efforts in underdeveloped communities around the world. This means that in addition to helping clean up our oceans, they're also investing in recycling infrastructure in developing nations. A brand's partnership with rePurpose Global involves offsetting various amounts of their plastic usage, from partial, to full (plastic neutral) or even offsetting more plastic than they produce (plastic negative).

rePurpose Global Partner

Climate Neutral
Brands that are Climate Neutral Certified have achieved net-zero carbon emissions while maintaining production and delivery of their products and services over the course of a year. Through Climate Neutral, brands undergo a process to measure, offset, and ultimately reduce their carbon emissions — representing their continued commitment to our planet’s well-being.

Climate Neutral

Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free is a certification process through PETA that labels products that are not tested on animals. All companies that are included on PETA's cruelty-free list have signed a statement verifying that they don't use ingredients or create finished products that help conduct or pay for any tests on animals.

Cruelty Free

Leaping Bunny
Cruelty Free International certifies that cosmetic and household products are not tested on animals. These companies are audited to ensure that the ingredients and finished products are not causing harm to animals.

Leaping Bunny

bluesign Certified
The bluesign Certification is a standard that regulates the environmental and social responsibility of textile manufacturing. bluesign certified textiles must meet guidelines for resource use, air and water emissions, safe labor, safe ingredients, and responsible processes. In order to become certified, every step of the production process is audited, from the chemicals used to the waste produced.

bluesign Certified

Fair Trade Certified
Ingredients and products that are Fair Trade Certified™ are made in ways that meet social, environmental, and economic standards that improve the lives of communities around the world. Fair Trade Certified™ items are agricultural items that can be used in food, clothing, or personal care products. Farmers and workers are ensured fair prices, livable wages, and direct and transparent deals. Fair trade farming and production invests in environmentally sustainable practices and community development.

Fair Trade Certified

Safe and Fair Labor
We support safe and fair labor practices when producing sustainable products. This company cares for their workers by fostering a safe work environment and providing their employees with fair wage.

Safe and Fair Labor

B Corp
The B Lab is a third-party, non-profit organization that certifies companies as socially and environmentally responsible. B Corps are businesses that go above and beyond traditional business models and aim to create positive change in the world through their practices. These companies must meet rigorous transparency and accountablity standards, while doing what is best for people and the environment.

B Corp

Sustainably Harvested
Some or all of the ingredients or materials used to produce this item have been sustainably harvested. Sustainable practices involve managing land in ways that prevent overharvesting, preserve the natural ecosystems and animal habitats, and ensure a sustainable harvest for the future.

Sustainably Harvested

Made in the USA
This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.

Made in the USA

FSC Certified Wood
Products with the Forest Stewardship Council certification are made from or with wood sourced from FSC managed forests. FSC standards ensure the respect and wellbeing of indigenous peoples, forest workers, and local communities. Harvesting in certified forests maintains the ecological functions of each habitat. FSC prohibits the use of pesticides, GMOs, and the conversion of forests to plantations. As a third party, not-for-profit agency, FSC provides nonbiased audits of forest management.

FSC Certified Wood

Sourcing Pillar

Ownership and Representation

The sustainability industry has a history of being an exclusive and homogeneous space. When sourcing new brands, EarthHero places an emphasis on elevating partners who may have previously been underrepresented in the eco-industry. We actively seek out brands that are female-owned, BIPOC-owned, and LGBTQIA+ owned.

We also seek out products that support inclusion within the sustainability space, whether through give-back programs, non-profit donations, or products that fulfill a specific need. We aim to offer eco-friendly products for everyone and strive to offer clothing sizes for all, personal care for every hair type and skin tone, and product options for people of all abilities.

EarthHero is on a mission to disrupt the status quo and break open the historic barrier to entry for eco-entrepreneurs who are working to make the sustainability world a better, more inclusive and equitable space for everyone.

Brand Highlights

Soap Distillery

Discouraged by the lack of diversity among scented soaps at local health stores, Danielle Martin set out to create a sustainable and inventive alternative. While sipping an Old Fashioned, Danielle came up with the idea for cocktail-inspired soaps that smell and feel delightful. Soap Distillery prioritizes giving back to the community by donating annually to local Chicago organizations like the Broadway Youth Center.

Fat and the Moon

Fat and the Moon founder (and potion maker) Rachel Budde set to work launching a brand that celebrates and empowers both people and planet. Drawing from age-old herbal remedies and plant-powered ingredients, her collection of healing balms and beautifying concoctions elevate the entire self-care experience. Fat and Moon is also incredibly committed to supporting social justice and universal liberation, partnering with organizations such as the Nap Ministry, The Okra Project, and BlackTransWomen.org.

Hive to Home

Hive to Home believes companies hold an important responsibility to make the world kinder and more sustainable. Driven by a desire to make a difference, sisters Holly and Stephanie created Hive to Home out of their kitchen in 2018. A family-owned and operated business, Hive to Home designs and creates farm-to-table beeswax candles donned with hand-drawn political and socially-aware designs. They use locally-harvested beeswax, organic coconut oil, wooden wicks, and reusable glass vessels for the ultimate sustainable candle experience.

Logos to Look For

Mom Owned
This brand is created, owned, and run by a mom (or several moms). Celebrating mom-owned companies is necessary given the incredible efforts moms make acting on the source of their motivation and values through parenthood and entrepreneurial creation.

Mom Owned

Family Business
This product is made by a family-owned business. EarthHero loves to support and empower businesses built around strong family values.

Family Business

Black Owned
A majority of Black leadership owns this brand. This includes everything from a one-person company to a larger company where more than 51% of black individuals make up the ownership team.

Black Owned

LGBTQIA+ Empowering
This company promotes the empowerment of LGBTQIA+ individuals by providing safe employment opportunities and working conditions, promoting community programs and gender equity, or donating time or funds towards equity education and employment opportunities.

LGBTQIA+ Empowering

Handmade
We support small businesses and craftspeople who create each of their products with care. Handmade products are generally produced on a small scale, without the use of large energy consuming factories and production facilities. Buying handmade helps support art, communities, and people's livelihoods.

Handmade

Women Owned
This brand is owned by a majority of women. This includes everything from a small one-woman shop to a larger company where more than 51% of women make up the ownership team.

Women Owned

Sourcing Pillar

Packaging and End of Life

Sustainable products shouldn’t have tons of landfill-bound packaging along for the ride. Minimizing the amount of waste that ends up on your doorstep is important to ensuring a truly sustainable shopping experience.

From the hang tags on your new organic shirt to the bottle containing your vegan shampoo, we want to know – is there plastic? Is it recyclable or compostable? We prioritize sourcing easily recyclable materials like aluminum and cardboard, compostable wrappers, and durable, reusable alternatives like glass, but we love no packaging the most!

Goods made from sustainable materials often have a longer lifespan, but when it does reach the end of its life, it also means it’s easier to dispose of it sustainably. That’s why we prioritize sourcing materials that are readily biodegradable or compostable, like natural fibers, bio-based formulas, paper, or eternally recyclable, like aluminum, stainless steel, brass.

Whenever possible, when a product does come to us with soft plastic or encased in single-use waste, we remove the packaging and dispose of it responsibly through our incredible local recycling organizations. We know not everyone has equal access to recycling and compost so while packaging intended to land at those facilities are great, we aim for zero packaging whenever possible!

Brand Highlights

Sprout

Classic pencils are made with wood that’s often harvested in non-sustainable ways that impact our forests and destroy habitats and biodiversity. But… Sprout pencils are different! Made from sustainably harvested and certified wood, they are crafted with the planet in mind. The core is made from lead-free clay and graphite – no chemicals or toxins allowed. When too short to use, the biodegradable capsule on the stub can be easily planted in a small pot, transforming pencils into gardens!

Plaine Products

Here’s a crazy statistic: Unless change happens, and soon, we are on track to have more plastic than fish in our oceans by 2050. Plaine Products is working to combat that statistic by using recyclable aluminum bottles for their products, as well as offering refills for empty bottles! Plaine Products is dedicated to ingredients, too. Each formula is run through the Environmental Working Group’s database to ensure every product is safe and non-toxic for both people and planet.

Hevea

HEVEA places enormous emphasis on creating playful products that are gentle on our planet and safe for our kiddos. Each item, whether a puppy chew-toy or a brightly colored pacifier, is made from 100% Natural Rubber and sustainably sourced from Malaysian Rubber Trees. Not only is natural rubber an excellent alternative to synthetic, petroleum-based options, it also boasts the unique ability to fully break down at the end of its life. Additionally, all of HEVEA’s packaging is also compostable!

Logos to Look For

Recycled Packaging
This product is packaged or shipped in materials that contain recycled content.

Recycled Packaging

Compostable
This product contains material that can break down into soil in either a backyard or industrial composting system. These products are declared compostable by the manufacturer, but may not third-party certified. Contact your local waste-hauler or composting facility to determine where these materials may be accepted. Certain materials may be better fit for industrial facilities than backyard composting systems. Industrial facilities may not exist in your area.

Compostable

Recyclable
This product contains recyclable materials. It may be recyclable with curbside recycling collections, but might need to be sent to a special recycling facility. Contact your local waste-hauler or recycling facility for details. Appropriate facilities may not exist in your area.

Recyclable

Plastic Free
No petroleum-based plastics are used in this product or its packaging. Plastic can be difficult to properly recycle, may never biodegrade, and is known to leech toxic chemicals into our bodies and environment. Single-use plastics also require extracting and processing of finite resources, so seeking out biodegradable, infinitely recyclable, or durable products and packaging is recommended whenever possible.

Plastic Free

Compostable Packaging
This product is packaged or shipped in materials that can be composted in home systems or industrial facilities. Certain materials may better fit industrial facilities than backyard composting systems. Contact your local waste-hauler or composting facility to determine where these materials may be accepted. Industrial facilities may not exist in your area.

Compostable Packaging

Sourcing Pillar

Give Back

Through our 1% for the Planet work, every product on EarthHero goes the extra mile for our planet and its people, but we love working with brands that take it one step further. Whether it’s a fellow 1% member, or a brand that works with underserved communities and differently-abled peoples, we’re always thrilled to see a brand taking the initiative to improve our world.

From a backpack that donates meals, a bracelet that cleans up ocean plastic, or a sweater that plants trees, choosing sustainable products on EarthHero means every purchase comes with a positive impact.

Brand Highlights

project full

With their organic support cushions, project full is on a mission to bring mindfulness into the everyday routine. Each piece is proudly handmade in Santa Rosa, CA by a local manufacturer that actively works to employ members of the BIPOC community as well those experiencing homelessness. A percentage of all profits are donated to nonprofit organizations that work to bring safe spaces and wellness to underserved communities.

tentree

Founded on the premise that every consumer wants to contribute to the wellbeing of our planet, tentree fuses functional fashion with the power of giving back to create a business model unlike any other. As the name suggests, each tentree product supports the growth of 10 trees, and they have planted over 70 million trees and counting since 2012!

Saalt

Saalt teams up with non-profit partners and donates reusable period care products that provide long-term solutions for menstruation. As a Certified B Corp, they also commit 2% of their revenue to regions in need. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development guidelines, they understand that investing and educating women is one of the fastest and most effective ways to change a community.

Logos to Look For

Get One Give One
The company furthers their impact by providing a service or donating an item for each product sold.

Get One Give One

Plants a Tree
The company that makes this product has a program to plant trees in proportion with their sales. Planting trees helps to combat deforestation, reduce atmospheric CO2, and preserve the health of ecosystems across the globe.

Plants a Tree

Charitable
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.

Charitable

1% for the Planet
This company partners with 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit organization that helps promote environmental stewardship. Members commit to donating at least 1% of their sales to the program, which helps connect them to high-impact environmental nonprofits across the globe.

1% for the Planet

Empowers Women
This company promotes the empowerment of women by providing safe employment opportunities and working conditions, promoting community programs and gender equality, or donating time or funds towards women's education and empowerment opportunities.

Empowers Women

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