The Greatest Good’s sustainable and ethical brand directory makes it easy to shop brands that have a positive impact on people and the planet. Every listing has a detailed brand description. Read further to discover a brand’s sustainable and ethical certifications, and just filter by positive impact and certification to find brands that most align with you and your values. We fully vet and verify every brand to ensure it follows sustainable and ethical practices so you can shop with confidence. Click here to read about our 4-Step Process.
Hello aesthetics. Meets ethics. Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. And the... See All
Hello aesthetics. Meets ethics. Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. And they offer a take back program! They're a member of the Sustainable Fashion Alliance, Fashion Revolution and Seattle Remake Community. They make their goods in Thailand at a SEDEX Member factory. This means routine audits to ensure ethical business practices. It has a Carbon Offset Certificate from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. Operates state of the art water filtration and air exhaust systems. Air is filtered for workers' safety and to reclaim gold and silver dust which is fed back into the refinery stage.
Made with Sustainable & Responsibly Sourced Materials
Ethically Made in Haiti
Made in a Solar Powered Factory
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Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2... See All
Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2010, Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham saw the need for dignified employment. That was the catalyst. Bags, shoes and accessories are made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.
Earthbreeze Eco Sheets offer an eco-friendly laundry detergent alternative. Their formula is dermatologist tested. No microplastics. Bleach-... See All
Earthbreeze Eco Sheets offer an eco-friendly laundry detergent alternative. Their formula is dermatologist tested. No microplastics. Bleach-free. Phosphate-free. Phthalate-free. Paraben-free. Vegan and cruelty-free! All ingredients are certified readily biodegradable. Packaging is also biodegradable. With every purchase, Earthbreeze donates 10 loads to people and animal shelters in need. Earthbreeze partners with We Are Neutral to offset their carbon footprint.
Earth Harbor Naturals is a woman-owned company that makes glowing skincare products from ocean and earth. Ingredients are certified organic.... See All
Earth Harbor Naturals is a woman-owned company that makes glowing skincare products from ocean and earth. Ingredients are certified organic. Non-toxic. Certified cruelty-free and vegan. Ethically traded. Clinically proven. Products are made in small batches in a solar-powered studio. The whole process is zero waste using Terracycle. Earth Harbor Naturals is carbon neutral and uses 100% recyclable/reusable, plastic-negative packaging with reclaimed ocean plastic.
Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their ... See All
Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their first goal was to save London's decommissioned fire-hose from landfill. This was just the beginning. Now they rescue parachute silk, printing blankets, coffee sacks, shoeboxes, tea sacks and auction banners. They also partner with the Burberry Foundation to tackle the even greater global problem of leather waste. All Elvis & Kresse products are handmade and unique.
Groceries Apparel makes organic and non-toxic basics and activewear. All their dyes come from plants and food waste. Like avocado pits and s... See All
Groceries Apparel makes organic and non-toxic basics and activewear. All their dyes come from plants and food waste. Like avocado pits and skins. Fermented indigo. Onion skins. Carrot tops. Madder root. Coffee grounds. They operate their own dye house that also happens to be the only production scale, 100% non-toxic dye house in the USA! They have completely eliminated all heavy metals and toxic chemicals from their supply chain. Their entire manufacturing process happens under one roof in Downtown Los Angeles.
Happy Earth is a women's and men's clothing brand that's all about protecting the planet. They're net-negative on carbon emissions, reducing... See All
Happy Earth is a women's and men's clothing brand that's all about protecting the planet. They're net-negative on carbon emissions, reducing what they can, offsetting what they can't. They only use organic cotton, sustainable cork and reclaimed fibers. They give back. In fact, you get to choose the campaign your purchase supports. Want to combat climate change? Planting trees? Clean up trash? Make your selection when you make your purchase. And from the farmers that grow their organic cotton to the artisans that sew their garments, Happy Earth values the makers. Fair Trade and WRAP certified facilities ensure support for the makers' communities.
Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordab... See All
Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordable bags and accessories. Their commitment to sustainability is all about keeping material in circulation, using less energy, creating less pollution and reducing greenhouse gases. And in other good news, all of their pieces are handmade in a SEDEX-compliant, female-owned factory in India.
J&L Naturals makes personal care essentials that are 100% vegan, gluten free and preservative free. You'll never find sneaky chemicals or to... See All
J&L Naturals makes personal care essentials that are 100% vegan, gluten free and preservative free. You'll never find sneaky chemicals or toxic ingredients that could harm you or the planet. Ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced and screened for their highest quality and efficacy. When it comes to sustainability, little things matter. They use grease-proof glassine liners (much more eco-friendly than wax) and uncoated labels (they may get a little dirty, but biodegrade much easier). Everything is made in-house. They love to recycle used containers into new products. Plus, you get a $10 digital gift card every time you recycle with them!
Jackalo makes children's clothes for a better planet and world. GOTS certified organic cotton is sourced from Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. Deadsto... See All
Jackalo makes children's clothes for a better planet and world. GOTS certified organic cotton is sourced from Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. Deadstock corduroy and terry is sourced from a GOTS certied, family-run company in India. Cotton is milled in Germany at a Fair for Life certified operation. Manufacturing partners include a women's cooperative in Mumbai, an energy efficient factory in Portugal where scrap fabric is recycled and upcycled and an atelier in the Netherlands that employs people with barriers to traditional employment. They partner with SimpliZero to offset carbon emissions. Send your products back for repair or upcycling and get discounts on future purchases.
Nobody Denim believes that sustainable business is good business. Their products are made in their hometown of Melbourne where they guarante... See All
Nobody Denim believes that sustainable business is good business. Their products are made in their hometown of Melbourne where they guarantee fair working conditions and work with Sustainability Victoria and independent assessors to reduce their environmental footprint. Their certified carbon positive denim collection is made with carbon positive cotton grown in Australia and tracked using blockchain technology called FibreTrace. They also use cotton alternatives (such as hemp and lyocell), natural dyes and recycled yarns. Waste is reused creatively in new collections or donated to other producers. Nobody Denim's repair services are free for one year following purchase.
Nyrelle makes 100% traceable fine jewelry. Nyrelle was founded on the belief that we all have a responsibility to preserve and protect our p... See All
Nyrelle makes 100% traceable fine jewelry. Nyrelle was founded on the belief that we all have a responsibility to preserve and protect our planet. The majority of their jewelry is crafted from 100% recycled gold from reclaimed jewelry pieces. They also use conflict-free diamonds, fairmined gold and silver and traceable gemstones. Nyrelle is a registered Fairtrade Goldsmith. The garnets in their Moyo collection are mined by female artisanal miners in Tanzania. Each gem can be traced back to the exact woman who mined it. They partner with Moyo Gems to invest 10% of their gemstone order value in the education of female artisanal miners in Tanga, Tanzania. Nyrelle buys back their jewelry at 20% of the purchase price to be upcycled into new pieces.
Made with Organic, Recycled & Sustainable Materials
Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment
100% Plastic Free Packaging
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prAna is a lifestyle brand that makes SoCal inspired activewear and outdoor-friendly clothing for men and women. Beaver and Pam Theodosakis ... See All
prAna is a lifestyle brand that makes SoCal inspired activewear and outdoor-friendly clothing for men and women. Beaver and Pam Theodosakis launched prAna from their own garage, making the clothing (and even the recycled paper tags) themselves. They were the very first North American clothing company to introduce Fair Trade certified clothing. And the list goes on: they are a Fair Labor Association accredited brand; they operate Fair Trade certified factories; they are a founding member of the OIA Climate Action Corps; they are a bluesign partner; and they are a member of the Chetna Coalition, a cooperative organization that builds a value chain for 10,000 organic cotton farmers. prAna uses proceeds to support the 5 Gyres Institute, Canopy, The Conservation Alliance and Outdoor Outreach.
Rentrayage designs luxury fashion and homewares out of existing, recycled and regenerative materials. Each piece is one of a kind or limited... See All
Rentrayage designs luxury fashion and homewares out of existing, recycled and regenerative materials. Each piece is one of a kind or limited edition and is handcrafted in small, fair wage sample facilities in the USA and Europe. Rentrayage also supports artisans around the world who share their commitment to sustainability by selling their products on their site. These partners work exclusively with recycled, upcycled or regenerative materials.
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish if our habits don't change! Simply Straws is a woman-owned brand that makes reusa... See All
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish if our habits don't change! Simply Straws is a woman-owned brand that makes reusable glass and steel straws to combat this problem. Their straws have a lifetime guarantee (if you break 'em, they replace 'em) and are recyclable, dentist recommended and handmade in California. Materials are BPA-free, hypoallergenic and colors are non-toxic. Sleeves are made from fair trade, organic hemp, flax and cotton. They are a Clean Energy business and a EPA Green Power Partner. Web hosting and printing are powered by eco energy. Packaging is compostable. All electric energy is offset by Arcadia Power, a local wind and solar clean energy provider.
