Rahui is a concept in Maori culture where there is recognition of the impact that humans have on the environment and the necessity to improve it. This concept embodies the essence of this vegan bag brand from the UK that uses 100% vegan, sustainable materials in all products, which are produced in small batches to prevent the issue of overconsumption in the fashion industry. the brand is on a mission to combat deforestation caused by the production of animal-based and use of toxic, non-renewable resources traditionally used. That is why planet-based leathers are used including pineapple leaf (Piñatex), cactus (Desserto), apple (AppleSkin), and lining made from lyocell (Tencel), a fiber made from wood pulp. As the brand is committed to employing business practices that are as sustainable, vegan, and safe as possible, all printing uses toxic-free water-based inks, which also carry the Blue Sign and OEKO-Tex Standard 100 Eco Passport, reducing water waste. Product packaging is 100% plastic free and fully recyclable. Rahui believes that open and honest end-to-end product information is essential in creating a more sustainable fashion industry and future for our planet, which is why they are committed to answering any consumer questions about their sustainability practices and outlining their strategies on their website.
HOZEN designs timeless, minimalist, luxury accessories made from vegan materials, which are eco-friendly, plant-based, and recycled materials. Working with local artisans based in LA, accessories are constructed from alternative sustainable materials that are non-toxic and water-based, particularly PU leather (thermoplastic polymer). PU leather uses 75% less carbon dioxide than traditional leather while maintaining durability and is waterproof. HOZEN's business operations strictly follow high standards of ethics, responsibility, and governance to ensure their products and practices are sustainable. The brand produces in small batches to prevent overproduction and offsets its carbon footprint from the transportation of products and operations by purchasing carbon credits. Furthermore, HOZEN offers free repairs for any product defects and repairs for normal wear and tear for a fee to extend the life of their products and reduce waste in the environment. They also offer a recycling program that allows customers to send back their used bags to HOZEN where they will have the materials recycled for you to foster circularity even at the end of the product's life.
Miomojo, an Italian vegan, cruelty-free accessories brand, designs its products with a high standard of sustainability to be made for you, our planet, and all living beings. A love for animals and a goal of fostering a meaningful, positive relationship between humans and animals are at the core of why Miomojo started. Understanding and recognizing the harm of using animal-based products and unsustainable non-renewable resources in the fashion industry, it holds the belief that changing the fashion industry into a more sustainable one through the materials used and removing animals from the equation can lead to a transformative, positive impact on the environment for the future. To create sustainable leather alternatives, all products are manufactured using innovative, technological materials derived from plant-based resources such as apple waste, cactus, and pineapple. Recycled nylon from abandoned fish nets, recycled materials from plastic bottles, and recycled PU also contribute to the circularity of product materials by keeping them out of landfills. All sustainable materials and their impacts are outlined on the website for easy understanding. Overall, Miomojo operates using a cradle-to-gate approach, meaning environmental footprint from the extraction of materials to production as well as transportation and packaging- the brand partners with DHL's worldwide environmental protection program for delivery for carbon-neutral shipping. They aim to achieve a lifecycle assessment from cradle-to-grave, meaning understanding of complete environmental footprint from material extraction to end-of-life management as a means to continue improving sustainability practices.
Luxtra is driven to to promote responsible production & consumption by crafting beautiful & evermore sustainable treasures for daily life. They use plant-based materials such as pineapple, apple, and cactus to create timeless fashion accessories.
Humans Are Vain creates sneakers with vegan sustainable materials such as Pineapple leaves and recycled plastic ocean trash and innovative methods with timeless contemporary design. The manufacturing takes place in Portugal and Sweden in carefully selected ethical factories.
Good Guys Don't Wear Leather is the full name of this French 100% vegan, cruelty-free shoe brand. As the first vegan shoe brand in France and a trailblazer in transforming the shoe industry into something more sustainable, Good Guys utilizes vegan alternatives to all materials used in its shoes (and socks!), which are all independently tested to be free from chemicals that could be harmful to health. While the brand initially began by using PU leather, in 2020, it introduced the upcycled waste leather alternative, APPLESKIN™️, which is composed of 30% apple waste from the fruit industry to its materials and are sourced in Italy down the road from its manufacturers, in a new collection. Constantly aiming to improve its sustainability and lessen negative environmental impacts, Good Guys is working closely with its manufacturers, all within the EU, to remove 100% PU and create 100% eco-friendly material by 2026. At this point, all materials are sourced in the EU from Spain, Italy, and Portugal, reducing carbon emissions from transportation, and are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and REACH Certified.
Zèta took on the mission of designing a sneaker with as little of an environmental impact as possible. All of their trainers are made from recycled, recyclable, and vegan trainers materials while being as transparent as possible. They vowed to not use non-renewable resources in their products and give new life to waste products of other industries, such as the fruit industry by using alternative sustainable materials made from wastes of grapes and corn as well as using recycled plastics to keep them out of landfills and oceans. Zèta offers traceability and transparency at each stage of operations from choice of materials to mode of transportation so that customers can better understand the environmental impact of their purchase. All manufacturing and sourcing take place within Europe, France, Italy, and Portugal, reducing transportation carbon emissions. The brand also has a recycling program for all sneakers at the end of their lifecycle, where you can send back your used sneakers to Zèta, and they will recycle them for you and receive a 20 euro purchase credit.
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