At Pact, they choose to use organic cotton because it sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people by using natural farming processes. That means no toxic chemicals and 91% less water than non-organic cotton. You can use Pact’s shipping box to donate your old clothes to nonprofits.
They are biodegradable. No chemical dyes and no chemical fibers. More hygienic than sponges and plastic scrunchies because they machine wash/dry to refresh.
From Giesswein: They are made 100% of recycled PET plastic water bottles, will win you over with their fine fit and highly breathable qualities. Plus, they’re sustainable, windproof and thermal insulating.
These eco-friendly Swedish Dish Cloths are dishwasher and washing machine safe for repeated use and less waste.
Care for the environment, protect your health, and save money with our beeswax food wraps. Perfect for bread, fruit, veg, meat, fish, snacks, and containers. This premium grade beeswax wrap keeps fruits, vegetables, and other perishables super fresh and for much longer than plastic.
Replace your single-use and disposable napkins with these eco-friendly washable alternatives, made from all-natural fibers.
One roll of these paper towels will last you the equivalent of 3 to 6 months of bulk single-use kitchen rolls. Each of these bamboo paper towel sheets is washable in cold water by hand and reusable from 80 to 100 times.
These kitchen sponges are made using natural palm fiber similar to the walnut scrubber and white cellulose cleaning sponge that offer powerful scrubbing to provide you with a natural, efficient and practical way to clean your home.
Green Kid Crafts provides an affordable, healthy experience for children of all backgrounds, providing fun and enriching green gifts for kids. They commit to ensure safety for people and the environment, so parents and kids can just have fun.
Sustainable Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution – Easily clean your water bottles, coffee pots, and select baby products. Wide mouth flasks with tough to reach areas. Often used beyond kitchenware but also as a vegetable brush.
Ideal for Scrubbing Kitchen, Bath, and Work Areas. Can be recycled once its lived a life full of pot-scrubbin.
Cloud Paper 3-ply toilet paper is soft, strong, and lint-free so you don’t have to sacrifice quality for sustainability. Not only is bamboo toilet paper good for you and the environment, but our packaging is 100% plastic free, recyclable, and compostable.
From Giesswein Shoes: This ultra-light, ultra-breathable shoe made of Merino wool takes care of delivering both comfort and warmth to small feet. The sneaker, which is made of 100% Merino wool, features our 3D stretch technology—this gives kids the flexibility they need when playing. In case playtime gets wild, these Runners are machine washable at 30 degree Celsius—just pop them into the washer and they’ll be good as new.
From Giesswein Shoes: The natural, sustainable material used in new Wood Sneakers is made out of Eucalyptus fibers—which are extremely soft, cooling, breathable and biodegradable!
These masks are GOTS and Fairtrade Certified. Made with 100% organic cotton, these face masks are super soft. They have 2 layers with a “pocket” to add filters if needed. They also have adjustable earloops for comfort.
When companies continually call themselves 'eco-friendly,' it can be tricky to distinguish those businesses that are genuinely eco-friendly, and those that are merely jumping on the environmental bandwagon for green marketing.
Eco-Ratings give you the ability to make better choices when you shop. This rating system considers the following:
How big of an impact this product has as an alternative for a similar generic product?
How affordable is this product in comparison to a similar generic product?
How is the quality of this product in comparison to a similar generic product?
How socially and environmentally responsible is the company?
As part of the initial research, we look at how and where products are typically manufactured. We look into the effects of these products on the local community and environment, the global environment, and the workers who make them. Mostly, we rely on:
