
30 Oct 10 Carbon Neutral Brands to Love
The U.N. came out with a report in October that recommended a carbon tax as the best way to basically save the planet. I already knew a little about carbon offsets from my research into zero-waste brands. More and more sustainably focused retailers like Reformation are keeping their carbon footprint down with carbon offsets I started looking further into carbon offset programs. This started with research on brands that have either carbon neutral production (meaning the manufacturing doesn’t produce carbon emissions) and/or are purchasing carbon offsets to make sure what they do produce isn’t hurting the planet. Here are my favorites and ones I was surprised by-
Chinti and Parker
Some of the comfiest knitwear around, Chinti and Parker use natural fabrics like organic cotton, and they’ve even incorporated seaweed fibers! They carefully select ethical factories in the E.U. to partner with. Ever conscious of the environmental footprint of their clothing line, they offset their carbon emissions through the Carbon Neutral Company.
Wildlife Works
The Wildlife Works project is a really neat combo of carbon-neutral factory and brand. The brand itself is fair trade, uses natural certified materials and uses it’s carbon neutral factory for production. If that didn’t make you smile, I bet this will. The factory is located in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary that protects over 500,000 acres of dryland forest. In addition to skilled workers, they also employ (with a living wage) rangers, greenhouse farmers, and officers. When they work with brands they help them purchase carbon offsets to get the brand to carbon neutral as well. Some brands that have produced with them include Raven + Lily, and Soko.
ASOS
I was really surprised to learn ASOS is also carbon neutral. They are the first retail company to achieve this and worked with CarbonNeutral Protocol to help reduce their carbon footprint. They made changes like using recycled materials and reducing the size and airtime of their products. However, it should be noted that it’s easier for them to do this as they are all online and they still offer lots of unethical selections, so stick to their green room.
SDress
SDress is the perfect brand for seasonless, elevated styles. It’s an Italian brand through and through. They use eco-certified Italian fabrics and are able to manufacture with minimal water. The process is carbon-neutral and has even been certified by the World Wildlife Fund.
Level 99
Denim done right. This California brand is supremely conscious of their impact and of the California water crisis. They use sustainable materials like organic cotton, tencel, and modal, and combine them with natural dyes and the manufacturing facility has a state-of-the-art laundry system that reduces and recycles water and they work with TerraPass for their off-setting program and help fund carbon neutralizing projects around the world.
Will’s Vegan Shoes
These shoes are practical, timeless, and definitely classy. They are ethically produced in Portugal with vegan leather that has been produced with bio-oil derived from cereal that was grown in a carbon-neutral process instead of something typical like petrol. Will’s commitment to carbon-neutrality is felt throughout the brand, packaging non-treated and has a carbon neutral supply chain.
Alima Pure
In 2018, Alima Pure celebrated their 10th year being carbon-neutral. They work with CarbonFund to offset their corporate carbon emissions. That’s not all the good stuff they have in the background. They are a member of 1% for the Planet and are also a Certified B Corporation. So the next time you apply their shimmery mineral foundation, know it’s not just good for your skin, it’s good for the earth too!
Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher has always proved brands can dream and achieve big things in the realm of sustainability. big (but achievable) sustainability goals. They’ve committed to doing way less, with less water in their dyehouses, and less waste on their floors. It’s also pretty amazing the brand is currently carbon-neutral, but by 2020 they’ll be carbon positive. They purchase renewable energy credits for their electricity consumption and offsetting their shipping by building wind turbines with Native Energy.
Nae Shoes
Nae features some of my favorite innovative, sustainable materials in their vegan shoes. Pineapple leather, recycled PET, and sturdy cork are just some of them. They use certified ethical factories in Portugal to tap into the amazing heritage of shoe-making in the region. The factory that crafts the vegan sneakers uses a carbon-neutral manufacturing system.
Hope
Posted at 14:04h, 30 OctoberThese outfits are so cute I especially love the blue and black dress!
Sanjota Purohit
Posted at 19:23h, 30 OctoberThat’s a great collection. Liked the outfits.
Keshia Richmond
Posted at 02:03h, 31 OctoberYou just taught me about carbon footprints in fashion. Thank you.
Adaeze Bolt Bethel
Posted at 09:17h, 31 OctoberI really like the will vegan shoes.
fibidrese
Posted at 09:41h, 31 OctoberThose outfit are so cute and very easy to mix and match
Hunny Bohra
Posted at 15:01h, 31 OctoberLove the quote on one of t-shirts ! Indeed , we are part of nature !
-Hunny Bohra
Hunny Bohra
Posted at 15:06h, 31 OctoberI love the quote on the tshirt ! Indeed we’re a part of nature!
love faith more
Posted at 23:57h, 31 OctoberReally awesome! Great style of outfits.
amayszingblogs
Posted at 03:08h, 01 NovemberWildlife Works is my favorite outfit also I love the shade of the lipstick
Matija
Posted at 06:01h, 01 NovemberIt’s good to see that more companies are doing their part in trying to save the environment, we need more of that, a few of these things could make for a great b-day gift.
scotthgilliland
Posted at 08:03h, 02 NovemberGreat list, I am going to send this my girlfriends way as she will def be interested in it!
Jeferson Beluso
Posted at 16:28h, 02 NovemberThese are great finds…… We as consumers should really support these brands ….. So the others will follow…..
Bunmies Healthy Choices
Posted at 22:45h, 02 NovemberI love the outfits. Really informative article. Thanks for sharing!
Nina
Posted at 21:37h, 03 NovemberWhat a great collection of fabulous brands! I guess I would be checking on Eileen Fisher!
Samantha Flores
Posted at 01:23h, 04 NovemberI love reading your fashion suggestions. Thanks for the tips!
Busie D
Posted at 08:20h, 04 NovemberBeautiful outfits and photos!! Love it
Coleccion De Fotografia
Posted at 18:14h, 04 NovemberTruly a helpful list with great photos. Your fashion pointers are on point. Thanks for sharing such an informative post.
Prabashi Hirunika
Posted at 16:37h, 05 NovemberWorking with new fashion creators, I would love to connect with you on a new project we are working. You fashion ideas can be useful to many
blair villanueva
Posted at 01:00h, 06 NovemberThanks for sharing this list. I haven’t shop for awhile and this would be a helpful guide to me.
Camilla
Posted at 10:25h, 11 MarchHi! Thank you for making such a great list! I represent a Finnish fashion brand Vestiarium and we have also been carbon neutral since 2019 – in case you’d like to check us out: https://vestiarium.net/en