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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.
Room 502 is a luxury, ethical fashion brand founded by award-winning designer Sophie Theallet. They make high-end fashion more accessible wi... See All
Room 502 is a luxury, ethical fashion brand founded by award-winning designer Sophie Theallet. They make high-end fashion more accessible with limited edition, small batch pieces. Always made with ethically sourced materials, production and labor. Room 502's couture-quality dresses are versatile, classic and meant to be worn for a lifetime.
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.
Slowtide collaborates with artists and photographers to bring unique designs to beach towels and other lifestyle products all while maintain... See All
Slowtide collaborates with artists and photographers to bring unique designs to beach towels and other lifestyle products all while maintaining premium, sustainable quality. They actively use clean factories and responsible materials. All of their cotton is certifiably sourced through the Cotton LEADS program. All polyester products are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, primarily plastic bottles, and certified through the Global Recycled Standard. They require suppliers to participate in independent, third-party social assessments to ensure fair wages, healthy labor conditions, reasonable hours and a safe work environment. 1% of every Slowtide purchase is donated to a nonprofit of your choice.
SOLS is a women-owned footwear brand founded by sister duo Liz and Cici that celebrates their Mexican-American culture and supports artisans... See All
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.
Svala makes luxury, vegan handbags and accessories. They only use innovative, PVC-free fabrics such as Italian vegan leather. Pinatex made f... See All
Svala makes luxury, vegan handbags and accessories. They only use innovative, PVC-free fabrics such as Italian vegan leather. Pinatex made from pineapple leaf fiber. Cork from Portugal. Lining is made with organic cotton or recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Every Svala bag has been handcrafted by artisans. Made in a downtown Los Angeles factory. Workers are paid fair wages. Svala donates 10% of profits to organizations like Wild Aid who works to end illegal wildlife trade. They also offest carbon emissions and partner with Ecologi to plant one tree for every order.
The Classic T-Shirt Company's tees for women and men are ethically made and organic. What makes them even more special? Every tee has a high... See All
The Classic T-Shirt Company's tees for women and men are ethically made and organic. What makes them even more special? Every tee has a high thread count making it softer and more durable and giving it that unique sheen that doesn't fade even after multiple washes. They only use GOTS certified organic cotton ethically sourced from local farms in India. Everything is made locally in Los Angeles. They pay all their workers living wages.
The Ethical Silk Company makes responsibly harvested mulberry silk goods. Mulberry silk is extracted after the moth has left the cocoon, lea... See All
The Ethical Silk Company makes responsibly harvested mulberry silk goods. Mulberry silk is extracted after the moth has left the cocoon, leaving the moth unharmed. This kind method results in a beautiful matte lustre. Everything is designed in Ireland and made in India by fair trade tailor Mehera Shaw. Block printed products are hand dyed with low impact, AZO free dyes. A water filtration system removes residue so it can be recycled and reused for fabric washing, and a rainwater catchment system reduces water use. Production is limited to short and repeat runs. Careful pattern placement minimises waste. And older stock is repurposed into smaller items. 10% of profits are donated to Jeevan Jyothi AIDS Centre in India and Focus Ireland, a charity that works to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness.
Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and... See All
Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and even manufacturers' employees are paid a living wage. Products are ethically made in Portugal. They use natural materials, as well as innovative materials that have a net positive impact on the planet.
This Is J prides itself on creativity, using quality materials and employing a local Canadian workforce that is paid above minimum wage. The... See All
This Is J prides itself on creativity, using quality materials and employing a local Canadian workforce that is paid above minimum wage. They knit, dye, print, cut and sew in their community to create a truly local, unique and low impact product. Their designs are inspired from antique markets around the world and natural textures, which are then hand drawn in their studio in Toronto. Their products are primarily made from bamboo due to its low environmental impact.
Prioritizes local shipping and low waste packaging
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The Vestiaire Collective is a premier online shopping platform for pre-loved luxury fashion. It exists to tackle problems linked to the fash... See All
The Vestiaire Collective is a premier online shopping platform for pre-loved luxury fashion. It exists to tackle problems linked to the fashion industry like overproduction, overconsumption and climate change. As a champion of circular fashion, it's no surprise they are B Corp Certified.
VitaminA is an eco swimwear brand that is (literally) cleaning up our beaches. They're as passionate about making sustainable swimwear as th... See All
VitaminA is an eco swimwear brand that is (literally) cleaning up our beaches. They're as passionate about making sustainable swimwear as they are about hosting beach clean-ups! VitaminA's founder created the first premium swim fabric made from recycled nylon fibers and named it EcoLux. They also use other sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, linen, recycled cotton and Tencel. Most products are made locally in California. For all items made outside the US, VitaminA partners with fair trade factories.
YesAnd has worked for more than three decades with a close-knit team of Indian farmers, mills and collaborators to make fashion sustainable.... See All
YesAnd has worked for more than three decades with a close-knit team of Indian farmers, mills and collaborators to make fashion sustainable. They only use sustainable materials like organic cotton and Tencel. Cotton products are GOTS certified. They use inks free from harmful chemicals. That means no chlorine bleach, acetone, formaldehyde or heavy metals. Their supply chain follows stringent labor standards, including payment of a living wage, safe working conditions and absolutely no child labor. They offset some of their carbon emissions by planting a mangrove tree for every order.
