How the companies make an impact

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Earth-first

ORGANIC TEXTILES
GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard 
Quality standard for sustainable processing of textiles made from organically grown fibers.

OCS - Organic Content Standard
Verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product and tracks the flow of the cotton from its source to the final product.
OTHER TEXTILES AND LEATHER
OKEO-TEX - textile and leather products
Every component of an article (thread, button etc) has been tested for substances harmful to human health. The standard supports the textile and leather industry in working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Econyl
Production of this fabric salvages plastic waste (fishing nets, fabric scraps and other plastic), repurposes it into nylon fiber, and transforms this fiber into recyclable textile products.
FOOD
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USDA Certified Organic
Product has 95 percent or more organic content and meets strict standards for growing, processing and handling, including soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives.

FDA/HACCP-Certified
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point is a management system specifically for dairy, juices, and seafood. Food safety is addressed from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.
PAPER AND PACKAGING
FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
Products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

RECYCLED CONTENT
GRS and RCS - Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard
Certification refers to the recycled content for both finished and intermediate products and includes environmental and social requirements.
GRS includes a higher (50%) minimum recycled content percentage and additional social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
OTHER CATEGORIES and CERTIFICATIONS (health/beauty, bedding and other products)
EWG (Environmental Working Group)
Verified free from chemicals of concern and meets strict health standards.

CertiPUR
Refers to certified foams that are made without hazardous chemicals like ozone depleters; flame retardants; mercury, lead, and other heavy metals; formaldehyde; phthalates regulated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Downafresh Greenline
Bedding products containing down and feather fillings by makers checked regularly by independent laboratory to ensure hygienic and environmentally friendly requirements are met.

Ethy
Sustainability certification across multiple categories.

Bluesign
Sustainability throughout the supply chain, from chemical inputs through final production.

Carbon Neutral certified by ClimatePartner
All unavoidable carbon emissions created during production are measured and offset via a recognized, certified carbon offset project.
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Charitable giving

1% for the Planet
Environmental non-profit founded by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. Member companies “contribute at least one percent of their annual revenue to environmental causes to protect the environment.”

One Tree Planted
Environmental non-profit that plants trees in countries around the world via reforestation and urban forestry projects.

1% and other amounts donated
Also in this category are companies that commit to donating 1% or another defined percentage of their revenue or profits to non-profit organizations.
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Cruelty-free / vegan

The following standards and organizations certify that products meet their requirements for being vegan and/or cruelty-free. Some companies may not be 100% vegan but offer vegan collections.
Make sure to review a company’s website to understand its offerings.

Leaping Bunny

Vegan Society

Vegan.org

PETA
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Social impact

Companies in this category are one or more of the following:

B-Corp
A type of corporation that commits to stakeholders beyond its owners and publishes measures of its social and environmental impact.

For-profit arms of non-profit organizations

Provide employment for people with disabilities

Employee owned organizations
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Fair trade
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Several organizations certify companies’ efforts to make their supply chain equitable to their workers and those of their suppliers, including:

Fair Trade Certified™

Fairtrade International / America

Ethical Trading Initiative

Also included are companies that specify paying a living wage to their employees and/or requiring their suppliers to do so.
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Rural economy
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Companies that are based or have significant operations in a rural or small town. 
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