Sustainable Materials

Cactus

Desserto is a sustainable leather alternative made from cactus, specifically, prickly pear. The main benefits of this plant-based alternative are CO2 absorption capabilities and the durability of cactus to survive in barren landscapes.

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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.

HOZEN

United States

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.

Rahui

United Kingdom

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.

Miomojo

Italy

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