It’s good to care for people and the planet.
The Greatest Good is a women founded and owned company on a mission to help us all better care for one another and the planet.
Most mainstream brands do not share these values. A recent study by Fashion Revolution found that 93% of fast fashion brands do not pay their garment workers a living wage. Fast fashion is also a major contributor to climate change, responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions.
But did you know that there are thousands of sustainable and ethical brands that have a positive impact on people and the planet? Here at The Greatest Good, we only partner with these brands!
A sustainable brand has a minimal negative impact or even a positive impact on the environment.
An ethical brand respects workers by paying fair wages and ensuring safe working conditions.
Here are some practices we look for when vetting a sustainable brand:
- Produces Low/No Carbon & GHG Emissions
- Is Carbon Positive
- Uses Low/Zero-Carbon Technologies
- Invests in Carbon Offsetting
- Uses or Even Produces Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficient Operations & Production
- Implements Strategies to Reduce Water Use
- Invests in Wastewater Treatment
- Minimizes and Reduces Waste
- Circular Manufacturing Strategy
- Zero Waste Design
- Upcycling
- Just In Time Inventory/Production
- Innovative Garment Solutions (Expandable Clothing, Capsule Collection, etc.)
- Invests in Land Conservation or Restoration
- Uses Regenerative Agriculture/Farming Practices
- Uses Natural Materials/Ingredients
- Uses Organic Materials/Ingredients
- Uses Vegan Materials/Ingredients
- Uses Post-Consumer Materials
- Uses Recycled Materials
- Uses Non-Toxic Materials
- Uses Innovative Plant Based Materials
- Uses Compostable Materials
- Uses Cruelty-Free Materials (ex. Mulesing-free Wool, etc.)
- Uses Low Impact Dyes
- Uses Sustainable, Recycled and Recyclable Packaging
- Offers Product Recycling Programs
- Offers Second Hand Purchase Options
- Sources Locally
- Sources from Sustainable Suppliers
And here are some practices we look for when vetting an ethical brand:
- Pays Fair Wages
- Pays Living Wages
- Never Employs Child Labor
- Never Employs Slave Labor
- Guarantees Safe Working Conditions
- Gaurantees a Clean & Hygienic Workplace
- Never Requires Excessive Work Hours
- Never Forces Overtime
- Offers Paid Leave & Holiday Time Off
- Supports the Right to Organize
- Is Free from Discrimination
- Guarantees Wages & Prices
- Promotes Gender Equity
- Offers Healthcare
- Offers Childcare
We’re serious about only partnering with sustainable and ethical brands. Take a look at our 4-Step Verification Process, and if you have any questions, contact us here.
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