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Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. That's why they have a take back progra... Read More
Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. That's why they have 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 is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional... Read More
Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory in Haiti. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.
Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores... Read More
Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores is recovered from the juice industry in Northern Italy. Premium vegan suede is made from post-industrial polyester scrap. Cork comes from bark only without harvesting trees. Insoles are made from recycled plastic. Soles are made from Sugarcane EVA. Lining is made from recycled plastic bottles and post-consumer recycled polyester or GOTS-certified cotton. Natural latex or recycled foam provides a supportive, springy feel. Scraps are recovered and upcycled. Dooeys are made in small batches at a small factory in Portugal that is dedicated to ethical manufacturing.
Edge of Ember is a women-founded and owned jewelry maker that only partners with producers who share their values. Most are certified member... Read More
Edge of Ember is a women-founded and owned jewelry maker that only partners with producers who share their values. Most are certified members of the Responsible Jewellery Council who pay at least a living wage and are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Materials include lab-grown diamonds sourced from India and recycled metals sourced from local Umicore refineries.
Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their ... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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.
Malia Designs increases economic opportunity for women in Cambodia and supports organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia... Read More
Malia Designs increases economic opportunity for women in Cambodia and supports organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Their fair trade fashion products are made by small social enterprises that employ talented artisans, primarily at-risk women and the disabled. Their partnerships connect makers to Western markets, expanding their access to sustainable income and safe and dignified working conditions. Materials are sourced locally and often upcycled.
Neu Nomads is an ethical and sustainable brand that prioritizes global awareness and environmental consciousness. Their signature fabrics ar... Read More
Neu Nomads is an ethical and sustainable brand that prioritizes global awareness and environmental consciousness. Their signature fabrics are plant-based and biodegradable, making them also lightweight, breathable and washable. The list is long but it's just too good not to share! Satin Tencel is eco-friendly dyed in India. Eco Jersey combines organic cotton and SeaCell (seaweed and eucalyptus) and is made in a 2nd generation female-owned factory that's a member of the Greenpeace DETOX campaign. Linen is responsibly sourced and manufactured in Lithuania in a green energy powered factory. Organic Cotton Flannel is derived from organic cotton. Eco Cashmere is sourced from Mongolia and produced in a cooperative in Kathmandu. Most Neu Nomads garments are stitched in a family-owned factory in Delhi that maintains healthy working conditions, healthcare benefits and compensation far above living wages. Other products are made in Portugal, Lithuania, Germany and Nepal in female-owned factories that meet the same standards. Neu Nomads partners with Treet to give their products a second life.
Nobody Denim believes that sustainable business is good business. Their products are made in their hometown of Melbourne where they guarante... Read More
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... Read More
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.
Paneros' name comes from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "eros" meaning "love". Their mission is to live up to the ideals of loving ... Read More
Paneros' name comes from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "eros" meaning "love". Their mission is to live up to the ideals of loving all. They make one-of-a-kind, limited edition, ready-to-wear pieces from eco-friendly deadstock fabrics. They only use natural fabrics like silk, cotton, linen and man-made cellulosic fibers like Tencel and Rayon. They manufacture in Indonesia in fair trade factories, small workshops or in artisans' homes.
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 ... Read More
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... Read More
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.
