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.
Pela makes everyday products without the everyday waste. Their phonecases are made of Flaxstic. Flaxstic is comprised of compostable bioplas... See All
Pela makes everyday products without the everyday waste. Their phonecases are made of Flaxstic. Flaxstic is comprised of compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials. It is free of phthalates, BPA, cadmium and lead. And it's verified to meet child safety standards in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The base material has a lower carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional plastic and can be composted at home.
Reel Paper makes tree free, plastic free toilet paper and other household products. Toilet paper is made from sustainable bamboo. Paper towe... See All
Reel Paper makes tree free, plastic free toilet paper and other household products. Toilet paper is made from sustainable bamboo. Paper towels and tissues are made in the USA from premium, minimum 80% post-consumer fibers sourced from places like offices and schools in North America. Reel offsets 100% of carbon emissions produced in overseas transportation through Flexport and the Carbonfund.org Foundation.
Sapahn is a women-owned brand that puts human rights first. They work with over 300 artisans in rural villages in Thailand. Artisan producer... See All
Sapahn is a women-owned brand that puts human rights first. They work with over 300 artisans in rural villages in Thailand. Artisan producers set their own wages for their creations. They're always paid in full once their goods have been created whether any are sold or not. And they are paid 50% of the total order when they begin production. Sapahn knows that traditional gender roles create challenges for women who want to earn a wage. That's why they work with lead artisans to make accommodations such as flexible work hours, at-home looms and excusable absences.
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.
SOKO is a black-owned and women-owned ethical jewelry brand that connects artisans in Kenya with a global market. As a certified B Corp, the... See All
SOKO is a black-owned and women-owned ethical jewelry brand that connects artisans in Kenya with a global market. As a certified B Corp, they believe in using business as a force for good. They're using technology to disrupt the traditional supply chain model. And in doing so, they're reducing inequality and poverty through the creation of quality jobs with dignity and purpose. Their jewelry is made from 24k gold-plated recycled brass and locally-sourced recycled glass.
tentree is an apparel company that's making it cool to take responsibility for your carbon footprint! For every purchase you make on tentree... See All
tentree is an apparel company that's making it cool to take responsibility for your carbon footprint! For every purchase you make on tentree, they plant 10 trees. And you can even purchase carbon sequestration plans directly on their site. Also on the site, you'll find a complete breakdown of their carbon emissions and what they do to reduce and offset them. They start with sustainable materials, including organic cotton, recycled polyester and Tencel. They only partner with manufacturers that are conscious of their environmental impact and that guarantee a safe and respectful environment for employees. Then, through a one of a kind partnership with textile recycler SuperCircle and resale guru Treet, they've created an integrated solution to keep your pre-loved items in circulation and out of landfills. It's no wonder tentree is a member of Fashion for Climate and Textile Exchange and is a certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified.
Terra Thread is a sustainable bag brand that gives consumers planet-friendly choices for everyday essentials. Everything is made from Fairtr... See All
Terra Thread is a sustainable bag brand that gives consumers planet-friendly choices for everyday essentials. Everything is made from Fairtrade certified organic cotton grown by smallholder families in India. Nothing is more important to Terra Thread than leading the organic farming transformation. Fairtrade organic cotton farmers benefit from safe working conditions, fair prices and a Fairtrade Premium. Products are free of toxic pesticides and insecticides. Terra Thread's products are even made in a Fair Trade Certified factory in India. All products are carbon neutral and give back to Feeding America's campaign to end hunger in the USA.
