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.
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.
Sustainable Lifestyle
This product helps promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether it encourages re-use and the movement away from disposable products, or it promotes sustainable actions like recycling and composting, this product can help you lower your environmental footprint.
Vegan
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
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.
Charitable
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
BPA Free
Products that are labeled as BPA free do not contain Bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic products. Studies on BPA exposure have shown that high levels of BPA could lead to hormone disruption, effects on behavior and brain function, reproductive problems, breast cancer, heart disease, infertility, and more.
Plant Based Resin
Plant Based Resins are used as an alternative to fully-synthetic plastics. Instead of using Petroleum as the main base ingredient to form plastic, some companies have started replacing a portion of the ingredients with plant and vegetable extracts. This lowers the amount of resources extracted to create purely synthetic products, and often provides a use for agricultural byproducts such as corn or flax. Some plant based resins are made from 100% plant materials, and can be composted in industrial facilities. EarthHero recommends checking with your local compost facility to determine which items are safe to compost.
Your phone case says a lot about you. Show the world that you care about the planet with the Compostable iPhone Case from Pela Case! Made from Flaxstic® – an innovative material comprised of a compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials – this compostable phone case will biodegrade when you're done using it, reducing plastic waste and making it easy for you to change your phone case with ease! This unique material has a lower carbon footprint and creates less greenhouses gasesRead More than traditional plastic phone cases – and protects your phone from dings and scratches with ease. The case is slightly flexible, absorbs shock, and fits easily in your pocket without added weight. Plus, Pela Case is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of profits towards environmental organizations who are working hard to better the planet!
cassie.frankovich (verified owner) –
Fits the phone great and love that it’s compostable.
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Suzanne Wigen –
Hi! Will a pop socket stick to this? Terracotta in particular?
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EarthHero –
Hi Suzanne – a Pop Socket and Pela Case will stick together! Someone on the EarthHero team has had this combo for over a year with no issues 😀
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armstrong432 –
My favorite iPhone case of all time. Sturdy, protects iPhone, cool teal color and best of all is the eco-friendly material.
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Indie –
How long would it last?
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EarthHero –
Hello there! Thanks so much for this question. The case’s lifespan will depend heavily on how you handle it and how much you use the case. It is intended to last as long as you have your phone!
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liv.ruecker (verified owner) –
Such a good quality product protects against drops and a great eco-friendly option!
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Michael (verified owner) –
It a solid grip. Great protection against drops ( something I do all to often ). It is sustainable. Love the case
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liv (verified owner) –
Was looking for an eco-friendly phone case and found that earthhero carries Pela. I’m obsessed with the quality and fast shopping
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swillacabi –
I just ADORE my lavender Pela case! I love that it’s eco-friendly; Pela cases are probably the best eco-friendly cases on the market. Pela products are definitely an investment, but are totally worth it-for Mother Nature as well as for you and your device. My Pela IPhone case is durable and always looks like new even though I purchased it over a month ago. My secret to a clean case; frequently wash/rinse it with a nice-smelling soap! Hopefully, I will have my Pela case for a while, and I will FOR SURE compost it through the 360 program! Also, I love that the Pela 360 program is suitable for other plastic cases-it’s so easy to send in your old plastic case so Pela can actually recycle it. A few critiques: I wish my Pela case was a little more fitted to my phone, as the sides of my case are able to bend a little more easily than I would like it to. Pela should offer another popsocket-esque contraption for your phone case and should sell IPad and computer cases. (it’s hard to find suitable eco-friendly cases/tech accessories on the market– I think that it is important for Pela to keep making compostable cases/accessories for more devices.) Overall, keep up the great work, Pela-you are truly making a difference!
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Rebecca Cooper (verified owner) –
We bought iPhone XS cases, which fit well and are easy to put on. The level of protection seems light to medium (haven’t dropped it…yet) and the cases don’t add much bulk. The bees on the honey color are a little more visible than what I can see on-screen, and the green color has an attractive flecked appearance.
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rkberthiaume (verified owner) –
I’m happy with the green color and it fits my phone well, seems to protect as needed. Glad to have an earth friendly and compostable option.
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