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.
KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies... Read More
KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies, Karen Kane was launched out of the founder's garage at a time when sustainable fashion was just getting started. Karen's cool SoCal style is woven into every piece. They source from sustainable and ethical suppliers. They pay fair and living wages. And charitable giving is part of their core mission. KarenKane is a certified B Corporation.
Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegeta... Read More
Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegetable-tanned leather and locally and sustainably sourced wool. Did you know that Kyrgyz sheep produce wool with long fibers that are specifically perfect for felting? They're also mulesing free. Kyrgies works with a women-owned and operated factory in Kyrgyzstan that also hires more women than men and pays everyone a living wage. They use minimal and recycled packaging.
Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from b... Read More
Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from bold prints to boho chic to fashionably minimalist. This woman owned and family run business is fully committed to equity, sustainability and transparency. You can even filter by: fair trade produced, made with sustainable materials, handcrafted by artisans, made in the USA, BIPOC owned, woman owned, recycled and vegan. Made Trade is climate neutral certified.
OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and... Read More
OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and their communities will always be their top priority. Products are made by traditional artisans and rural co-ops under fair trade conditions. A portion of sales supports the OBAKKI Foundation which reinvests in artisan communities and has brought clean water, education and medical care to millions.
Paneros makes one-of-a-kind, limited edition pieces from eco-friendly deadstock fabrics. Their name comes from the Greek words "pan" meaning... Read More
Paneros makes one-of-a-kind, limited edition pieces from eco-friendly deadstock fabrics. Their 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 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.
Passion Lilie is a fashion brand that builds intentional partnerships with makers in India who align with their ethics and sustainability go... Read More
Passion Lilie is a fashion brand that builds intentional partnerships with makers in India who align with their ethics and sustainability goals. Production methods include ikat, kutch and handloom weaving and block printing. They use organic cotton, other durable natural fibers, upcycled fabrics and non-toxic dyes. They follow Fair Trade Federation guidelines and only work with groups who offer living wages, safe work environments without discrimination, low to no-interest loans, optional overtime and paid vacation, sick leave and government holidays. Most have high retention rates, financial literacy programs and pay 2x or 3x minimum wage and overtime pay 2x regular salary. Passion Lilie's training program gives women three months of free job training (during which they never work on Passion Lilie garments) along with a salary and a loaned sewing machine. When she is done, the trainee is offered a job. Passion Lilie works to minimize their transportation footprint by sourcing local materials, purchasing carbon offsets for shipping and encouraging customers to purchase offsets at checkout.
Santicler is a knitwear brand founded by fashion insider Monica Magdas Miller. Monica learned knitting, embroidery and weaving from her moth... Read More
Santicler is a knitwear brand founded by fashion insider Monica Magdas Miller. Monica learned knitting, embroidery and weaving from her mother and grandmother during her childhood in Romania. Santicler preserves these traditional art forms while bringing you ecolux apparel. They partner with a family-run factory in Romania that adheres to strict labor laws, including fair pay, health insurance, regulated working hours, parental leave and more. They only use sustainable materials. This includes Eco Cashmere. Merino wool that meets the Responsible Wool Standard. GOTS certified cotton. Organic cotton jersey. Bluesign certified Tintex. And FSC certified viscose.
SOLS is a women-owned footwear brand founded by sister duo Liz and Cici that celebrates their Mexican-American culture and supports artisans... Read More
SOLS is a women-owned footwear brand founded by sister duo Liz and Cici that celebrates their Mexican-American culture and supports artisans. Every pair of SOLS is ethically designed, woven and finished by artisans from Mexican pueblitos. SOLS pays fair wages so makers can provide for their families. Without SOLS, many of these artisans would have to travel far distances to sell their shoes or take their children out of school to work. SOLS are made from sun tanned leather shaped with vegetable oil or vegan cactus leather. Natural and recycled rubber. And non-toxic, water-based glue.
