Brand: Soapwalla

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic, No Animal Testing

Description: This all natural deodorant cream absorbs moisture, inhibits bacteria, and keeps you away from body odors. Without aluminium zirconium, this deodorant cream is not an antiperspirant, but is definitely safer for your body.

Ingredients: Organic jojoba, sunflower, and rosehip seed oils, shea butter, a combination of all-natural and gluten-free vegetable clays and powders, aluminum-free sodium bicarbonate, organic vegan kosher glycerin, a combination of organic lavender, peppermint, sweet orange, bergamot and tea tree essential oils.

Soapwalla is a Brooklyn-based company producing luxury handmade face and body products from organic, vegan, and food-grade ingredients with no chemical additives.

Soapwalla products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 2 September 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The product is biodegradable as it is made from all natural ingredients.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The product uses only natural ingredients and is free from harmful chemicals, petroleum, or aluminum compounds found in commercial antiperspirants.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Soapwalla uses only organic, vegan, and food-grade ingredients with no synthetic chemical additives such as petrochemicals, parabens, pthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Soapwalla products are vegan and this deodorant cream is not tested on animals.

“I have to say that I am not a big fan of this product as a deodorant. The application method is not too user-friendly, and since it’s a cream, it feels quite thick and I need to leave it some time for it to dry. It does a fair job for odors, although not significantly better than other products. However, I love to use this cream as an ointment instead! Full of great ingredients such as rosehip seed oils and shea butter, it is a terrific moisturizer for dry patches such as heels and elbows.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Estelle & Thild

Attributes: Biodegradable, No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Estelle & Thild Raspberry Lip Balm nourishes and softens lips with its fresh scent of raspberries. Lips are given extra shine while protected from dryness. Made from natural and certified organic ingredients.

Ingredients: Castor Seed Oil, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Natural Perfume (Raspberry), Blueberry Seed Oil, Vitamin E from Soya Beans, Iron Oxides, Natural Minerals

Estelle & Thild is a Swedish cosmetic company dedicated to creating pure and safe products for the skin, and focuses on using only natural and certified organic ingredients.

Estelle & Thild’s products are distributed by natureLOVA. You can buy from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 13 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 17 August 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Estelle & Thild believes in using only biodegradable, natural and certified organic ingredients without any harmful chemicals, so as not to harm the environment. The packaging of Estelle & Thild’s products are also recyclable.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to have an Environmental Management Programme.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The ingredients used in this product is biodegradable. This product is also certified by Ecocert, which requires the ingredients to be biodegradable.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in its natural habitat without degrading the landscape. The ecosystem balance of the area must also be maintained.

17. Is there conservation of the habitat or protection of the biodiversity where the product is grown?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in an area where the ecosystem balance is maintained and endangered species are not harmed.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses recyclable packaging for its products. This is also one of the requirements for Ecocert organic certification.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to develop a plan for the improvement of the discharge management of wastes from the production (including wastewater).

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This Baby & Child Delicate Body Wash is formulated using natural and organic ingredients without the use of fragrance and any other harmful chemicals, and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. Read more about the ingredients avoided by Estelle & Thild here.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company’s products are certified organic by Ecocert.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products. To be certified organic by Ecocert, the ingredients of the product must be minimum 95% plant-based in the formula and minimum 10% must come from organic farming by weight. The product must also be free from GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG, synthetic perfumes and dyes, and animal-derived ingredients. Ecocert also requires the product to have biodegradable or recyclable packaging.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses only natural or organic ingredients in its products without any unnecessary additives.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Estelle & Thild is against the use of animal testing on its products.

“Definitely one of the best lip balms I have ever tried. A lot of lip balms leave my lips flaky so I need to reapply many times. This lip balm keeps my lips moisturized for a much longer time and it has a bit of shine without adding some weight. I also love the subtle raspberry flavor which is not too overpowering. Would like to try the pink shade next time!”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Estelle & Thild

Attributes: Biodegradable, No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Estelle & Thild’s Fragrance Free series is specially formulated using safe and natural ingredients, making them suitable for sensitive and allergy-prone skin. This night cream nourishes and soothes the skin, while also softens and strengthens, giving you a more glowing skin in the morning. 100% fragrance free.

Ingredients: purified water, rose flower distillate*, fatty acids derived from olive oil and sorbitol, shea butter*, almond oil*, sunflower oil*, sesame oil*, amino acids, aloe vera extract*, vanilla extract*, olive leaf extract, e-vitamin, xanthan gum, natural glycerine, mild food grade preservative. (*ingredients from organic farming)

Estelle & Thild is a Swedish cosmetic company dedicated to creating pure and safe products for the skin, and focuses on using only natural and certified organic ingredients.

Estelle & Thild’s products are distributed by natureLOVA. You can buy from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 13 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 16 August 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Estelle & Thild believes in using only biodegradable, natural and certified organic ingredients without any harmful chemicals, so as not to harm the environment. The packaging of Estelle & Thild’s products are also recyclable.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to have an Environmental Management Programme.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The ingredients used in this product is biodegradable. This product is also certified by Ecocert, which requires the ingredients to be biodegradable.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in its natural habitat without degrading the landscape. The ecosystem balance of the area must also be maintained.

17. Is there conservation of the habitat or protection of the biodiversity where the product is grown?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in an area where the ecosystem balance is maintained and endangered species are not harmed.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses recyclable packaging for its products. This is also one of the requirements for Ecocert organic certification.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to develop a plan for the improvement of the discharge management of wastes from the production (including wastewater).

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This Baby & Child Delicate Body Wash is formulated using natural and organic ingredients without the use of fragrance and any other harmful chemicals, and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. Read more about the ingredients avoided by Estelle & Thild here.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company’s products are certified organic by Ecocert.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products. To be certified organic by Ecocert, the ingredients of the product must be minimum 95% plant-based in the formula and minimum 10% must come from organic farming by weight. The product must also be free from GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG, synthetic perfumes and dyes, and animal-derived ingredients. Ecocert also requires the product to have biodegradable or recyclable packaging.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses only natural or organic ingredients in its products without any unnecessary additives.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Estelle & Thild is against the use of animal testing on its products.

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Brand: Estelle & Thild

Attributes: Biodegradable, No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Estelle & Thild’s Fragrance Free Cleansing Milk is specially formulated to cleanse sensitive skin gently while maintaining its natural moisture balance. Made from natural and certified organic ingredients such as organic sunflower oil, organic almond oil, and aloe vera extract to nourish the skin. Can be used with or without water. 100% fragrance free.

Ingredients: purified water, sunflower oil*, rose flower distillate*, cornflower distillate*, plant wax, almond oil*, vanilla extract*, aloe vera extract*, natural glycerine, olive leaf extract, natural sugar-based cleanser, xanthan gum, citric acid, mild food grade preservative. (*ingredients from organic farming)

Estelle & Thild is a Swedish cosmetic company dedicated to creating pure and safe products for the skin, and focuses on using only natural and certified organic ingredients.

Estelle & Thild’s products are distributed by natureLOVA. You can buy from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 13 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 16 August 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Estelle & Thild believes in using only biodegradable, natural and certified organic ingredients without any harmful chemicals, so as not to harm the environment. The packaging of Estelle & Thild’s products are also recyclable.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to have an Environmental Management Programme.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The ingredients used in this product is biodegradable. This product is also certified by Ecocert, which requires the ingredients to be biodegradable.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in its natural habitat without degrading the landscape. The ecosystem balance of the area must also be maintained.

17. Is there conservation of the habitat or protection of the biodiversity where the product is grown?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in an area where the ecosystem balance is maintained and endangered species are not harmed.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses recyclable packaging for its products. This is also one of the requirements for Ecocert organic certification.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to develop a plan for the improvement of the discharge management of wastes from the production (including wastewater).

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This Baby & Child Delicate Body Wash is formulated using natural and organic ingredients without the use of fragrance and any other harmful chemicals, and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. Read more about the ingredients avoided by Estelle & Thild here.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company’s products are certified organic by Ecocert.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products. To be certified organic by Ecocert, the ingredients of the product must be minimum 95% plant-based in the formula and minimum 10% must come from organic farming by weight. The product must also be free from GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG, synthetic perfumes and dyes, and animal-derived ingredients. Ecocert also requires the product to have biodegradable or recyclable packaging.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses only natural or organic ingredients in its products without any unnecessary additives.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Estelle & Thild is against the use of animal testing on its products.

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Brand: Estelle & Thild

Attributes: Biodegradable, No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: This Baby & Child Delicate Body Wash is specially formulated to cleanse the skin gently while protecting the skin’s moisture balance. Key ingredients include organic orange flower, organic almond oil, and organic pot marigold which are moisturizing and soothing. 100% fragrance free and safe for sensitive skin.

Ingredients: purified water, orange flower*, natural sugar tenside, extract of pot marigold*, almond oil*, plant glycerine, xanthan gum from corn, citric acid, mild food grade preservative. (*ingredients from organic farming)

Estelle & Thild is a Swedish cosmetic company dedicated to creating pure and safe products for the skin, and focuses on using only natural and certified organic ingredients.

Estelle & Thild’s products are distributed by natureLOVA. You can buy from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 13 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 16 August 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Estelle & Thild believes in using only biodegradable, natural and certified organic ingredients without any harmful chemicals, so as not to harm the environment. The packaging of Estelle & Thild’s products are also recyclable.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to have an Environmental Management Programme.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Estelle & Thild’s products are Ecocert certified, and the certification requires the company to develop an energy management plan and increase the use of renewable energy and energy saving measures.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The ingredients used in this product is biodegradable. This product is also certified by Ecocert, which requires the ingredients to be biodegradable.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in its natural habitat without degrading the landscape. The ecosystem balance of the area must also be maintained.

17. Is there conservation of the habitat or protection of the biodiversity where the product is grown?

As required by Ecocert, the ingredients of this product must be grown in an area where the ecosystem balance is maintained and endangered species are not harmed.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses recyclable packaging for its products. This is also one of the requirements for Ecocert organic certification.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

Estelle & Thild’s products are certified organic by Ecocert, and the certification requires the company to develop a plan for the improvement of the discharge management of wastes from the production (including wastewater).

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This Baby & Child Delicate Body Wash is formulated using natural and organic ingredients without the use of fragrance and any other harmful chemicals, and therefore suitable for sensitive skin. Read more about the ingredients avoided by Estelle & Thild here.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company’s products are certified organic by Ecocert.

Ecocert is a volunteer and independent certification body with strict regulations for natural and organic cosmetic products. To be certified organic by Ecocert, the ingredients of the product must be minimum 95% plant-based in the formula and minimum 10% must come from organic farming by weight. The product must also be free from GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG, synthetic perfumes and dyes, and animal-derived ingredients. Ecocert also requires the product to have biodegradable or recyclable packaging.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Estelle & Thild uses only natural or organic ingredients in its products without any unnecessary additives.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Estelle & Thild is against the use of animal testing on its products.

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Brand: Spiezia

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Spiezia Rosemary Ointment helps relieve painful or tired muscles. With its maceration production technique, this ointment delivers the full potential of its 100% natural and organic ingredients in its performance. It also helps to increase blood circulation and reduce the appearance of bruises.

Ingredients: Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) flower extract, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Chamomilla Recutita (German Chamomile) flower oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) seed extract, Lavandula (Lavender) Angustifolia flower extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) flower oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) germ oil.

Spiezia specializes in handmade skin and spa products using only natural and organic ingredients. Based in Cornwall in the UK, Spiezia promises to deliver products that are not only effective, but also honest and ethical.

Spiezia products are distributed by natureLOVA, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 13 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 11 August 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Spiezia is committed to producing products in an eco-friendly and ethically responsible manner.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company uses environmentally friendly process in producing their products – the maceration process involves handmade procedures with the help of the sun and moonlight. The packaging of their products are also made of recyclable materials.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

Spiezia was awarded as Best Natural Spa at Home Line for All Skin Types (including sensitive and blemish-prone skin) by Organic Beauty Talk in late 2011.

Energy and Climate Change

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Spiezia requires its distribution method to have minimum damage to the environment and, ideally, carbon-neutral. The production process also uses only minimum energy as it is handmade.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

Spiezia Organic Rosemary Ointment is made of 100% natural ingredients with no pollutants. Therefore, the bi-products are only water and the herb and flower ingredients, which can be used as cow food.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

The ingredients used in Spezia Organic Rosemary Ointment are organic and must be supplied from sustainable and renewable resources.

17. Is there conservation of the habitat or protection of the biodiversity where the product is grown?

Spezia requires the ingredients from the suppliers to be grown in an area where plants and wildlife habitats are protected.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

Spiezia’s product packagings are all in the form of jars and bottles made from recycled glass, aluminium lids, and corrugated covers sourced from sustainable forests. These packaging are sourced locally within the UK and fully recyclable.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

Spiezia Organic Rosemary Ointment uses only natural ingredients without any addition of chemicals.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

All Spiezia products are certified organic by the Soil Association.

Soil Association is UK’s largest organic certification body, with standards stricter than those set by the European Union or the UK authorities.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Spiezia uses only natural and Soil Association certified ingredients in their products.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Spiezia has an ethical policy and requires its suppliers to have safe working environment and to get satisfaction from their work. The production, processing, and distribution system must also be socially responsible.

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

Spiezia does not test it products on animals. In addition, Spiezia requires its suppliers to not be involved with animal testing in any way.

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Brand: ecostore

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic

Description: The ecostore Laundry Powder is made without any potentially harmful chemicals and thus safe for both the skin and the environment. The laundry powder also has the lowest total alkalinity in waste water in Australasia, which means you can use the waste water for your lawn or garden.

Fragrance free option available.

Ingredients: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Coco Sulphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminosilicate, Lauryl/MyristylGlucoside, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sodium Polyaspartate, Essential Oils (Litsea Cubeba, Citurs Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil (fraction))

ecostore, based in New Zealand, produces a wide variety of home and body care products, which are not only natural but also safe to use.

ecostore’s products are distributed by The Naturally Better Company. You can buy from their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 15 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 22 July 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

ecostore has achieved ISO 14001, Diamond Enviromark, and carboNZero manufacturing certification.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards created by the International Organization for Standardization that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The company has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as using sustainable palm oil under the GreenPalm programme, using no harmful chemicals in their products, and using recycled and recyclable materials for the packaging.

GreenPalm is a certificate trading programme that tackles the environmental and social issues caused by palm oil production.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2010 and Enviromark Diamond certification in 2009.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company implements various green practices in its operations, including health and environmental safety, waste minimization, and recycling.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

ecostore has won the 2009 New Zealand’s most Sustainable Business of the Year award.

Energy and Climate Change

7. Does the product or service have an energy or carbon-related third party certification or label?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has gained the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Ecotech is certified under the carboNZero programme and one of the requirements is to actively measure and report its carbon footprint and emissions.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

To achieve the carboNZero certification, Ecotech has to set targets and plans on reducing emissions.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has actively done so and has achieved the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

ecostore Laundry Powder boxes are made of 95% recycled materials, while the plastic inside the box is made of LDPE (Low Density Poly Ethylene), which is recycling code 4. A measuring scoop is also included in the packaging, and it is made from 100% post consumer regrind plastic.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

ecostore Laundry Powder uses no harmful chemicals so it is safer for both people and the environment.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

ecostore prioritizes plant based ingredients from sustainable or renewable sources that are hazard free. Every ingredient is carefully assessed for people and environment’s health and safety, and products are constantly being reviewed to create the best formulation. ecostore also has extensive lists of natural ingredients they use and chemical ones they do not put in their products.

Social and Ethical

26. Does the product or service have an ethics-related third party certification or label?

ecostore has the PETA logo on their packaging and has verified to not conduct any animal testing on their ingredients or products.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world’s largest animal rights organization that works around the issue of animal cruelty.

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Besides the company’s commitment to sustainability, a percentage of ecostore’s profits go to Fairground Foundation, which was created by ecostore founder, Malcolm Rands, as a way to support the community in the areas of health, culture and sustainability. The company has also created campaigns to raise awareness of nasty chemical ingredients in common household products.

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

ecostore products are not tested on animals.

“This is probably one of the first laundry powder that I enjoy using. Usually I had to dilute my laundry powder in some water before using it or it would leave some residue on my clothes. I am so happy that this one is easy to use. Plus the fact that it is concentrated, I don’t have to use too much. Performance wise, it does leave my clothes clean, but I can’t really compare it to other brands as usually my clothes are not severely stained. However, my clothes feel soft after every wash, which gives me a reason to stop buying softener. I also love the lemon scent—it’s as fresh as cold lemonade!”

- Isabela Clarissa

“I tried the laundry powder with the dirtiest things in the house – my boys’ sports kit after football and fabric slippers! The powder did the job of removing all the stains and sweaty smells. I was also pleased that it did not leave behind an overpowering floral smell that you usually get with commercial laundry detergents. ”

- Agy

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Brand: ecostore

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic

Description: ecostore Laundry Soaker and Stain Remover is specially formulated to soak heavily stained items, brighten colors, or to give laundry detergent more power when required.

Made from plant and mineral based ingredients, this product is safe for people with sensitive skin or allergies. Safely super concentrated and fragrance free.

Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Percarbonate, Tetraacetyl Ethalinediamine, Sodium Coco Sulphate.

ecostore, based in New Zealand, produces a wide variety of home and body care products, which are not only natural but also safe to use.

ecostore’s products are distributed by The Naturally Better Company. You can buy from their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 15 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 23 July 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

ecostore has achieved ISO 14001, Diamond Enviromark, and carboNZero manufacturing certification.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards created by the International Organization for Standardization that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The company has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as using sustainable palm oil under the GreenPalm programme, using no harmful chemicals in their products, and using recycled and recyclable materials for the packaging.

GreenPalm is a certificate trading programme that tackles the environmental and social issues caused by palm oil production.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2010 and Enviromark Diamond certification in 2009.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company implements various green practices in its operations, including health and environmental safety, waste minimization, and recycling.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

ecostore has won the 2009 New Zealand’s most Sustainable Business of the Year award.

Energy and Climate Change

7. Does the product or service have an energy or carbon-related third party certification or label?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has gained the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Ecotech is certified under the carboNZero programme and one of the requirements is to actively measure and report its carbon footprint and emissions.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

To achieve the carboNZero certification, Ecotech has to set targets and plans on reducing emissions.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has actively done so and has achieved the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

ecostore currently uses HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene), which is the most recyclable plastic currently available, for their bottle packaging. Clear polypropylene label is used and is fully recyclable without having to be removed from the bottle. ecostore is also planning to include a certain percentage of post consumer recycled plastic.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

ecostore Laundry Soaker and Stain Remover uses only plant or mineral based ingredients. Its concentrated formula does not contain harmful chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

ecostore prioritizes plant based ingredients from sustainable or renewable sources that are hazard free. Every ingredient is carefully assessed for people and environment’s health and safety, and products are constantly being reviewed to create the best formulation. ecostore also has extensive lists of natural ingredients they use and chemical ones they do not put in their products.

Social and Ethical

26. Does the product or service have an ethics-related third party certification or label?

ecostore has the PETA logo on their packaging and has verified to not conduct any animal testing on their ingredients or products.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world’s largest animal rights organization that works around the issue of animal cruelty.

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Besides the company’s commitment to sustainability, a percentage of ecostore’s profits go to Fairground Foundation, which was created by ecostore founder, Malcolm Rands, as a way to support the community in the areas of health, culture and sustainability. The company has also created campaigns to raise awareness of nasty chemical ingredients in common household products.

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

ecostore products are not tested on animals.

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Brand: ecostore

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic

Description: Made from plant and mineral based ingredients, ecostore Dishwash Liquid cleanses dishes effectively without sacrificing its performance. Being pH balanced, this Dishwash Liquid is also suitable for sensitive skin. Available in Lemon and Grapefruit fragrance.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Coco Sulphate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauramine Oxide, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Citric Acid, Ammonium Chloride, Essential Oils (Litsea Cubeba, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil (fraction), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil)

ecostore, based in New Zealand, produces a wide variety of home and body care products, which are not only natural but also safe to use.

ecostore’s products are distributed by The Naturally Better Company. You can buy from their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 15 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 22 July 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

ecostore has achieved ISO 14001, Diamond Enviromark, and carboNZero manufacturing certification.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards created by the International Organization for Standardization that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The company has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as using sustainable palm oil under the GreenPalm programme, using no harmful chemicals in their products, and using recycled and recyclable materials for the packaging.

GreenPalm is a certificate trading programme that tackles the environmental and social issues caused by palm oil production.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2010 and Enviromark Diamond certification in 2009.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company implements various green practices in its operations, including health and environmental safety, waste minimization, and recycling.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

ecostore has won the 2009 New Zealand’s most Sustainable Business of the Year award.

Energy and Climate Change

7. Does the product or service have an energy or carbon-related third party certification or label?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has gained the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Ecotech is certified under the carboNZero programme and one of the requirements is to actively measure and report its carbon footprint and emissions.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

To achieve the carboNZero certification, Ecotech has to set targets and plans on reducing emissions.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has actively done so and has achieved the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

ecostore currently uses HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene), which is the most recyclable plastic currently available, for their bottle packaging. Clear polypropylene label is used and is fully recyclable without having to be removed from the bottle. ecostore is also planning to include a certain percentage of post consumer recycled plastic.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

ecostore Dishwash Liquid uses plant and mineral based ingredients with no harmful chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

ecostore prioritizes plant based ingredients from sustainable or renewable sources that are hazard free. Every ingredient is carefully assessed for people and environment’s health and safety, and products are constantly being reviewed to create the best formulation. ecostore also has extensive lists of natural ingredients they use and chemical ones they do not put in their products.

Social and Ethical

26. Does the product or service have an ethics-related third party certification or label?

ecostore has the PETA logo on their packaging and has verified to not conduct any animal testing on their ingredients or products.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world’s largest animal rights organization that works around the issue of animal cruelty.

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Besides the company’s commitment to sustainability, a percentage of ecostore’s profits go to Fairground Foundation, which was created by ecostore founder, Malcolm Rands, as a way to support the community in the areas of health, culture and sustainability. The company has also created campaigns to raise awareness of nasty chemical ingredients in common household products.

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

ecostore products are not tested on animals.

Coming soon…

What do you think? Share your reviews and comments below.

Brand: ecostore

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic

Description: ecostore Hand Wash is specially formulated to gently cleanse your skin without removing its natural protective oils. Made from naturally derived ingredients, this hand wash is also safe to the environment — the water used to wash the hands can safely be used for your garden!

ecostore Hand Wash comes in three different fragrances: Rose and Cardamon, Coconut and Vanilla, and Orange and Patchouli.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Essential Oils (Citrus Sinensis, Agathosma Betulina, Litsea Cubeba, Rosa Damascena, Coriandrum Sativum, Piper Nigrum, Elettaria Cardamomum, Santalum Album, Aniba Rosaeodora, Pogostemon Cablin)

ecostore, based in New Zealand, produces a wide variety of home and body care products, which are not only natural but also safe to use.

ecostore’s products are distributed by The Naturally Better Company. You can buy from their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 15 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 22 July 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

ecostore has achieved ISO 14001, Diamond Enviromark, and carboNZero manufacturing certification.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards created by the International Organization for Standardization that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The company has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as using sustainable palm oil under the GreenPalm programme, using no harmful chemicals in their products, and using recycled and recyclable materials for the packaging.

GreenPalm is a certificate trading programme that tackles the environmental and social issues caused by palm oil production.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2010 and Enviromark Diamond certification in 2009.

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standards that helps companies and organizations to improve their environmental performance.

Enviromark Diamond certifcation is the highest level of environmental certification awarded by Landcare Research, New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organization.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company implements various green practices in its operations, including health and environmental safety, waste minimization, and recycling.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

ecostore has won the 2009 New Zealand’s most Sustainable Business of the Year award.

Energy and Climate Change

7. Does the product or service have an energy or carbon-related third party certification or label?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has gained the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means that Ecotech has demonstrated proactive environmental efforts with regard to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on climate change.

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Ecotech is certified under the carboNZero programme and one of the requirements is to actively measure and report its carbon footprint and emissions.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

To achieve the carboNZero certification, Ecotech has to set targets and plans on reducing emissions.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

ecostore’s Auckland based factory, Ecotech, has actively done so and has achieved the carboNZero manufacturing certification.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

ecostore currently uses HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene), which is the most recyclable plastic currently available, for their bottle packaging. Clear polypropylene label is used and is fully recyclable without having to be removed from the bottle. ecostore is also planning to include a certain percentage of post consumer recycled plastic.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

ecostore Hand Wash is made from naturally derived ingredients. No harmful chemicals are used so that the product is safe for both people and the environment.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

ecostore prioritizes plant based ingredients from sustainable or renewable sources that are hazard free. Every ingredient is carefully assessed for people and environment’s health and safety, and products are constantly being reviewed to create the best formulation. ecostore also has extensive lists of natural ingredients they use and chemical ones they do not put in their products.

Social and Ethical

26. Does the product or service have an ethics-related third party certification or label?

ecostore has the PETA logo on their packaging and has verified to not conduct any animal testing on their ingredients or products.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world’s largest animal rights organization that works around the issue of animal cruelty.

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Besides the company’s commitment to sustainability, a percentage of ecostore’s profits go to Fairground Foundation, which was created by ecostore founder, Malcolm Rands, as a way to support the community in the areas of health, culture and sustainability. The company has also created campaigns to raise awareness of nasty chemical ingredients in common household products.

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

ecostore products are not tested on animals.

“The thing about hand wash products is that they often try to show that they work: strong fragrance, chemicals, moisturizers, etc that I often end up with hands which smell much stronger than the food I’m about to eat. This product has very light scent and most importantly, only safe ingredients, so I won’t need to worry about putting chemicals in my mouth. However, I don’t find this hand wash to be moisturizing; my hands still feel a bit dry after use.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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