Brand: Snowberry

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Carbon Neutral

Description: Snowberry Bright Defense Face Serum is suitable for all skin types. It has anti-glycation agents and anti-free radical formulation which helps to reduce the causes of discolouration. The skin is thus healthier and smoother.

Ingredients: Enzyme Couple Ascorbic Acid, Kombuchka, Glycerine, Vitazyme A, Vitazyme C, AA2G, Multifruit Acis, Satiaxane CX91, Vinanza Gold, Grapefruit Phytochemical Extract (GFX), and Chromabright.

Snowberry provides a range of premium, anti-aging skin care created in New Zealand, and was founded by cosmetician, Soraya Hendesi, because she wanted for herself and her family, skin care that she could trust.

Snowberry’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 10 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 20 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The company is committed to caring for the environment and continually examine all their processes to ensure they are selecting recyclable materials, ingredients that are sustainably harvested, manufacturing practices that meet the highest environmental standards, and growing their own bio active ingredients in their own plantation in New Zealand.

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

The company continually assess every aspect of its operations, including the minimising of waste, energy efficiency policies, and recycling practices of their own manufacturing and that of their packaging partners.

Energy and Climate Change

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

Snowberry is the first New Zealand beauty company to be certified under the carboNZero programme for each of its products.

carboNZero is an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification programme. This means Snowberry has to measure, manage and offset its carbon emissions and be ‘carbon-neutral’.

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

Snowberry has to measure, manage and offset its carbon emissions and be ‘carbon-neutral’, under the carboNZero certification.

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

Snowberry has to measure, manage and offset its carbon emissions and be ‘carbon-neutral’, under the carboNZero certification.

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

Snowberry has to measure, manage and offset its carbon emissions and be ‘carbon-neutral’, under the carboNZero certification. Snowberry also has energy efficiency policies for their  manufacturing.

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?

One of Snowberry’s philosophy is to look into minimising waste and recycling practices of their manufacturing and that of their packaging partners.

Chemicals and Health

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

Snowberry products are created mostly from the wilderness and rainforest substances. These natural ingredients include White Peat, Neem, Lingon and Cloud Berry Oils.

Snowberry uses almost entirely, natural herbal oils and herbal extracts sourced from around the world.

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

Snowberry products do not contain Lauryl Sulphates, Petrochemicals, Propylene or Butylene Glycols, Volatile Alcohol, Artificial Colours, Silicones, Diethanolamine (DEA), and Monoethanolamine (MEA).

Social and Ethical

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

Snowberry does not test on animals.

“I read the pamphlet that came with the sample and was suitably impressed with their ethos of combining natural ingredients with “scientific advances in skin nutrition… (such as) anti-aging bio actives”, yet without any artificial stuff like silicones and lauryl sulphates. The serum smells somewhat herbal… I vacillate between calling it ‘burnt caramel’ or ‘coffee’, but it is not unpleasant. I took a ‘before’ and ‘after’ picture, and after two weeks of nightly use, my skin’s texture was softer and finer. The little bumps and humps on my forehead have also smoothened out somewhat, with only a short duration of use.”

- Joelle Chen

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Brand: suki

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic

Description: suki Creamy Foaming Cleanser is suitable for all skin types, especially dry and mature skin. It contains anthocyanins and polyphenols (acai oil), gentle alpha anthocyanins and polyphenols (acai oil), and gentle alpha hydroxy acid (apple juice), which neutralizes free radicals, minimizes pore size, removes dirt, dullness and impurities.

Ingredients: Water (aqua), olea europaea (olive) oil, glycerin (vegetable), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, butyrospermum parkii (shea) seed butter, euterpe oleracea (acai) fruit oil, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower powder, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, cocos nucifera (coconut) milk, tocopherols mixed (vitamin e), malus domestica/pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, aroma fragrance, limonene and linalool.

suki provides natural skin care solutions that suits everyone and all skin types, from babies to pregnant moms as well as men.

suki’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 19 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

suki has an environmental policy and includes their commitment to ingredients, safety, manufacturing, packing and shipping.

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

suki has various initiatives to reduce their impact on manufacturing, packing and shipping.

Energy and Climate Change

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

suki’s manufacturing ensures there is virtually no carbon output from their processing.

suki also source local whenever possible, always considering the fuel emissions and travel distances.

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?

suki uses as little plastics as possible and uses primarily glass for its products.

Chemicals and Health

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

All suki products are 100% natural and free of any synthetic ingredients, parabens, coal tar colors, preservatives, genetically modified organisms, and nano-particles. suki source for organic and biodynamic ingredients whenever possible.

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

suki has their own Innovation Lab that utilises the latest clinically-proven actives from natural resources instead of conventional synthetics that cause topical damage and long term disease.

suki also has a long list of synthetic ingredients which they will never use in their products.

Social and Ethical

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

suki has various environmental initiatives to reduce their impact, and also source for fair trade and local ingredients whenever possible.

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

All suki ingredients are never tested on animals. They also ensure that every supplier adheres to their core philosophy of do no harm. Even the only animal product they use, which is 100% natural beeswax, is bought from farms that do not harm bees or burn hives.

“This cleanser has the ‘zing’ that you get from a freshly peeled lemon, with a light and naturally fruity scent. It’s easy to use, but do read the instructions, you have to lather up between your palms – I had tried to rub it directly on my face, and it didn’t foam up. Compared to drugstore-type cleansers, where I usually have a nagging suspicion that there’s some residual cleanser left on my face, the feeling after washing is truly squeaky clean. After two weeks of regular use, my skin feels cleaner and brighter, and I feel better that I’m not using synthetic chemicals on my face.”

- Joelle Chen

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Brand: MADARA

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: MADARA Hair Gloss and Vibrancy Shampoo is suitable for normal hair. It is formulated to calm the scalp, cleanse the hair and prevent dry ends, making your hair strong and shiny.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sucrose Cocoate, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Betain, Glycerin, Betula Alba Birch Extract, Lactic Acid,  Chamomilla Recutita Chamomile Extract, Tillia Cordata Linden Flower Extract, Humulus Lupulus Hop Extract, Plantago Major Plantain Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Cranberry Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, and Aroma.

MADARA is a company from Latvia that produces an entirely natural and organic range of cosmetics, which is certified according to the international ECOCERT standard.

MADARA’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 9 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 12 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The substances and methods used in MADARA’s production unit are environmentally friendly.

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

The company won the ‘Latvia’s Greenest Company’ award in 2009 and a certificate of recognition from the European Commission in 2010 for their contribution to the development of environmentally friendly business practice.

Energy and Climate Change

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

The company uses energy efficient production equipment.

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?

MADARA’s packaging can be recycled. ECOCERT also strongly defines packaging requirements – it should be recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Chemicals and Health

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

MADARA cosmetics contain organically certified natural extracts from plants growing in the Baltic region. The ingredients in MADARA cosmetics come from certified organic farms and approved suppliers.

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

MADARA’s products are entirely natural and ecological cosmetics certified according to the international ECOCERT standard. It is a volunteer standard that certifies cosmetic products confirming that at least 95% of ingredients comes from natural origin. The remaining 5% of ingredients are strictly regulated and stand for minerals, organic acids and other substance. ECOCERT prohibits the use of synthetic perfumes, synthetic preservatives like parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol and other synthetic ingredients. Please find more information here.

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

Yes, the company has taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in their products. By following the ECOCERT standards, this also means they are permitted to using only five different preservatives in their products and their amount must not exceed 5% of all the ingredients in the product. Please find more information here.

Social and Ethical

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

Yes the company is against animal testing on its products.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

The company organised the Festival of Good Thoughts and Sensations for the community where visitors can engage in soap making workshops, go to the eco market and take part in the natural fashion show.

“I didn’t really like the smell of the shampoo as it smells like grass. But after understanding that the shampoo contains natural plant extracts, and that it is less toxic than normal shampoos and less harmful to the environment, the smell doesn’t matter any more. What matters is that it does the job of cleaning my hair with less impact to the environment.”

- Eugene Tay

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Brand: MADARA

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: MADARA Face Deep Moisture Gel is suitable for oily to combination skin types. It is oil free and helps to regulate excess sebum. It also nourishes the skin with natural plant vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids and other biologically active substances.

Ingredients: Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Witch-Hazel Distillate, Alcohol, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Quercus Robur Oak Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Sage Extract, Urtica Dioica Nettle Extract, Plantago Major Plantain Leaf Extract, and Titanium Dioxide CI 77891.

MADARA is a company from Latvia that produces an entirely natural and organic range of cosmetics, which is certified according to the international ECOCERT standard.

MADARA’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 9 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 12 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The substances and methods used in MADARA’s production unit are environmentally friendly.

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

The company won the ‘Latvia’s Greenest Company’ award in 2009 and a certificate of recognition from the European Commission in 2010 for their contribution to the development of environmentally friendly business practice.

Energy and Climate Change

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

The company uses energy efficient production equipment.

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?

MADARA’s packaging can be recycled. ECOCERT also strongly defines packaging requirements – it should be recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Chemicals and Health

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

MADARA cosmetics contain organically certified natural extracts from plants growing in the Baltic region. The ingredients in MADARA cosmetics come from certified organic farms and approved suppliers.

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

MADARA’s products are entirely natural and ecological cosmetics certified according to the international ECOCERT standard. It is a volunteer standard that certifies cosmetic products confirming that at least 95% of ingredients comes from natural origin. The remaining 5% of ingredients are strictly regulated and stand for minerals, organic acids and other substance. ECOCERT prohibits the use of synthetic perfumes, synthetic preservatives like parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol and other synthetic ingredients. Please find more information here.

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

Yes, the company has taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in their products. By following the ECOCERT standards, this also means they are permitted to using only five different preservatives in their products and their amount must not exceed 5% of all the ingredients in the product. Please find more information here.

Social and Ethical

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

Yes the company is against animal testing on its products.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

The company organised the Festival of Good Thoughts and Sensations for the community where visitors can engage in soap making workshops, go to the eco market and take part in the natural fashion show.

“I used the MADARA Face Deep Moisture Gel together with the Deep Purifying Foam and the Deep Clarifying Toner. For a gel, I thought it is light-weight and also easy to apply on the face. Although it was recommended that the gel be used in the morning, I tend to apply this at night. Perhaps, used together with the foam and toner usage, the gel does help to nourish my skin at night.”

- Nor Lastrina Hamid

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Brand: MADARA

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: MADARA Face Deep Clarifying Toner is suitable for oily to combination skin types. The toner tightens pores, helps diminish blemishes, and also assists in better absorption of the moisturiser.

Ingredients: Aqua, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Alcohol, Glycerin Vegetable, Acorus Calamus Sweet Flag Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Cucumber Extract, Quercus Robur Oak Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Sage Extract, and Chlorophyllin CI 758101 Salicylic Acid.

MADARA is a company from Latvia that produces an entirely natural and organic range of cosmetics, which is certified according to the international ECOCERT standard.

MADARA’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 9 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 12 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The substances and methods used in MADARA’s production unit are environmentally friendly.

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

The company won the ‘Latvia’s Greenest Company’ award in 2009 and a certificate of recognition from the European Commission in 2010 for their contribution to the development of environmentally friendly business practice.

Energy and Climate Change

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

The company uses energy efficient production equipment.

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?

MADARA’s packaging can be recycled. ECOCERT also strongly defines packaging requirements – it should be recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Chemicals and Health

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

MADARA cosmetics contain organically certified natural extracts from plants growing in the Baltic region. The ingredients in MADARA cosmetics come from certified organic farms and approved suppliers.

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

MADARA’s products are entirely natural and ecological cosmetics certified according to the international ECOCERT standard. It is a volunteer standard that certifies cosmetic products confirming that at least 95% of ingredients comes from natural origin. The remaining 5% of ingredients are strictly regulated and stand for minerals, organic acids and other substance. ECOCERT prohibits the use of synthetic perfumes, synthetic preservatives like parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol and other synthetic ingredients. Please find more information here.

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

Yes, the company has taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in their products. By following the ECOCERT standards, this also means they are permitted to using only five different preservatives in their products and their amount must not exceed 5% of all the ingredients in the product. Please find more information here.

Social and Ethical

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

Yes the company is against animal testing on its products.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

The company organised the Festival of Good Thoughts and Sensations for the community where visitors can engage in soap making workshops, go to the eco market and take part in the natural fashion show.

“I used the MADARA Face Deep Clarifying Toner together with the Deep Purifying Foam and the Deep Moisturising Gel. I have to admit that I thought the toner felt ‘strong’ and I was not keen to use it as regularly as the foam. However, after using it for about two weeks now, I can see that my pores have indeed tighten and there are lesser brown spots. I would use this product a bit longer to see how improved my facial skin condition can get.”

- Nor Lastrina Hamid

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Brand: MADARA

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: MADARA Face Deep Purifying Foam is suitable for all skin types. It removes dirt, gently purifies the skin, and cleanses without drying the skin.

Ingredients: Aqua, Rosa Damascena Rose Distillate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Alcohol, Glycerin, Surcose Cocoate, Achillea Millefolium Yarrow Extract, Hypericum Perforatum St. John’s Wort Extract, Calendula Officinalis Calendula Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Camomile Extract.

MADARA is a company from Latvia that produces an entirely natural and organic range of cosmetics, which is certified according to the international ECOCERT standard.

MADARA’s products are distributed by Pure Tincture Boutique. You can buy from their online store or visit their boutique.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 9 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 12 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The substances and methods used in MADARA’s production unit are environmentally friendly.

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

The company won the ‘Latvia’s Greenest Company’ award in 2009 and a certificate of recognition from the European Commission in 2010 for their contribution to the development of environmentally friendly business practice.

Energy and Climate Change

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

The company uses energy efficient production equipment.

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?

MADARA’s packaging can be recycled. ECOCERT also strongly defines packaging requirements – it should be recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Chemicals and Health

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

MADARA cosmetics contain organically certified natural extracts from plants growing in the Baltic region. The ingredients in MADARA cosmetics come from certified organic farms and approved suppliers.

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

MADARA’s products are entirely natural and ecological cosmetics certified according to the international ECOCERT standard. It is a volunteer standard that certifies cosmetic products confirming that at least 95% of ingredients comes from natural origin. The remaining 5% of ingredients are strictly regulated and stand for minerals, organic acids and other substance. ECOCERT prohibits the use of synthetic perfumes, synthetic preservatives like parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol and other synthetic ingredients. Please find more information here.

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

Yes, the company has taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in their products. By following the ECOCERT standards, this also means they are permitted to using only five different preservatives in their products and their amount must not exceed 5% of all the ingredients in the product. Please find more information here.

Social and Ethical

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

Yes the company is against animal testing on its products.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

The company organised the Festival of Good Thoughts and Sensations for the community where visitors can engage in soap making workshops, go to the eco market and take part in the natural fashion show.

“I used the MADARA Face Deep Purifying Foam together with the Deep Clarifying Toner and the Deep Moisturising Gel. In my opinion, this is one of the simplest face product I have used so far. A few pumps, foam comes out, massage onto face and rinse it off. It’s lightweight and cleans the dirt off my face pretty well. I have been using this regularly in the morning and in the evening and I have to say it does help keep my face feel refreshed all the time!”

- Nor Lastrina Hamid

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Brand: ENJO

Attributes: No Animal Testing, Waste Reduction, Water Saving

Description: The ENJOspa Eye Pad gently removes make up and mascara as well as dead skin cells, using only water and without the use of chemicals.

The Eye Pad’s soft fibre is suitable for sensitive skin, and is made from  fibres of silk, lyocell, cotton, viscose, polyester, acrylic and polyamide.

ENJO is a company in Austria and provides innovative cleaning system using only water and without chemicals.

ENJO’s products can be bought through In Touch Concepts in Singapore.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 12 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 26 Mar 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The company is committed to environmental responsibility and producing environmentally friendly products.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

ENJO meets the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards.

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

ENJO was awarded the “Daphne Excellent Eco Project” in 2011, an Austrian ECO award given to companies which achieved excellent results in the area of green technology.

In the 2006 EPIF (Eco Products International Fair) held in Singapore, the ENJO product range won the Gold Award for innovative products that contribute towards environmental sustainability while being economically viable.

Materials and Waste

12. Does the product or service help to reduce, reuse or recycle waste?

The product can be reused many times, and prevents the wastage of disposable cleaning material such as tissue paper or paper towel.

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

After the 2 to 3 years life span of an ENJO product, customers are encouraged to pass back the product to ENJO Consultants who sold it to them. The consultants would collect and send it back to its manufacturing plant in Austria for recycling.

18. Does the product or service have a sustainable material-related third party certification or label?

ENJO products are certified with the Oeko-Tex Label, confirming that the raw materials of the products are environmental and health friendly. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 provides the textile and clothing industry with a globally uniform standard for the objective assessment of harmful substances. Raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of processing throughout the manufacturing chain, including accessories, are tested and certified.

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?

The shipment and delivery of ENJO products are in recyclable cotton or paper bags.

Water

20. Is the product or service water efficient or help to conserve water?

The product enables cleaning using only water and without using any chemicals. This helps to reduce the need for washing off chemicals and thus saves water.

Chemicals and Health

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

ENJO products are chemical-free. The product enables cleaning using only water and without using any chemicals.

Social and Ethical

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

The company is committed to environmental responsibility and family friendly practices.

ENJO was presented as a role model in the Austrian CSR Yearbook 2011.

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

Yes, ENJO is against animal testing.

29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?

ENJO products are made without child labour in the production.

“I tried out the Enjo Eye Pad and it is great! I had some foundation and eye liner on, and I usually use the facial wash to remove them, but, with just a bit of water and the pad, I managed to remove them thoroughly. No facial cleanser needed or any other liquid needed. Truly remarkable!”

- Nor Lastrina Hamid

Brand: method

Attributes: Non-Toxic, No Animal Testing

Description: method’s Stainless Steel Wipe uses a non-abrasive formula that cleans and polishes stainless steel surfaces without streaking, and in fact leaves a protective layer. This wipe is scented with apple orchard.

Ingredients include alcohol ethoxylate, dimethicone emulsion, fragrance oil blend, preservative and purified water.

method is a leading innovator of premium healthy home and personal care products. Founded by Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, method is transforming how we see cleaning with products that look and smell good, and made with non-toxin and natural ingredients.

You can buy from method’s online store or from selected retailers.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 16 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 15 Mar 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

method is a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corps meet comprehensive, transparent standards and legally integrate stakeholder interests into their corporate governance.

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

method integrates sustainability into the business.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

method uses the Cradle to Cradle principles to manage its environmental impacts.

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

method has several sustainability initiatives.

Energy and Climate Change

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

method tracks all of the carbon it emit, including travel, utilities, manufacturing and distribution.

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

method is carbon neutral in 100% of its manufacturing, office operations and employee commuting in travel.

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

method is taking steps to start finding solutions in its product designs, across its business, and in its supply chain. method’s carbon strategy is to: Reduce first; Alternative energy second; and Offset all the rest.

Materials and Waste

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

The wipes are compostable.

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?

The method greensourcing program monitors and audits its suppliers to find ways to reduce waste, and to use closed-loop manufacturing practices wherever possible.

Water

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

The method greensourcing program monitors and audits its suppliers to find ways to eliminate water use.

Chemicals and Health

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

method uses natural and naturally derived materials. If they can’t find a natural ingredient to get the job done, they will use a safe, green, man-made version instead. In all cases, they only use ingredients that have passed through a comprehensive green and health screen.

Every ingredient used in a method product is comprehensively evaluated by an independent environmental research institute, EPEA. As a result of this rigorous material research process, method is completely certain of the health and environmental safety of all method ingredients.

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

method chooses not to use ingredients that could have potential hazards to human health and/or the environment, including parabens, phosphate, chlorine bleach, phthalates, triclosan, bisphenol-a, ethylene glycol ethers, formaldehyde, and ammonia.

Social and Ethical

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

method integrates corporate responsibility into the business.

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

method performs absolutely no animal testing on any of their products.

29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?

method’s definition of sustainability includes fair labor practices and diversity.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

Every employee at method gets 3 days every year to give back to the local community, and they can choose to do whatever they want.

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Brand: method

Attributes: Biodegradable, C2C Certified, Non-Toxic, No Animal Testing

Description: method’s Multi Surface Cleaning Spray is made from ingredients that are naturally derived, not tested on animals, and biodegradable. The all purpose cleaner gets rid of grease and grime on different surfaces safely and effectively. The bottle is made with 100% recycled plastic.

Ingredients in the cleaning spray include alcohol ethoxylate (in pink grapefruit), color, decyl polyglucoside, fragrance oil blend, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sodium carbonate, and sodium gluconate.

You can choose from different scents: french lavender or pink grapefruit.

method is a leading innovator of premium healthy home and personal care products. Founded by Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, method is transforming how we see cleaning with products that look and smell good, and made with non-toxin and natural ingredients.

You can buy from method’s online store or from selected retailers.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 18 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 15 Mar 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The product is Cradle to Cradle certified. The Cradle to Cradle Certified program assesses a product’s safety to humans and the environment and design for future life cycles. The program focuses on using safe materials that can be disassembled and recycled as technical nutrients or composted as biological nutrients.

method is a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corps meet comprehensive, transparent standards and legally integrate stakeholder interests into their corporate governance.

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

method integrates sustainability into the business.

3. Does the company have an Environmental Management System?

method uses the Cradle to Cradle principles to manage its environmental impacts.

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

method has several sustainability initiatives.

Energy and Climate Change

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

method tracks all of the carbon it emit, including travel, utilities, manufacturing and distribution.

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

method is carbon neutral in 100% of its manufacturing, office operations and employee commuting in travel.

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

method is taking steps to start finding solutions in its product designs, across its business, and in its supply chain. method’s carbon strategy is to: Reduce first; Alternative energy second; and Offset all the rest.

Materials and Waste

13. Is the product made from reclaimed or recycled material?

The bottles are made from recycled plastic.

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

method’s plastic bottles are recyclable.

18. Does the product or service have a sustainable material-related third party certification or label?

The product is Cradle to Cradle certified at the silver level. This means a team of scientists at MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry) have rigorously assessed all ingredients, packaging materials and design, processes and social practices used, making sure that method has designed for maximum material reutilization rather than designing its products to go into a landfill.

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?

See above. In addition, the method greensourcing program monitors and audits its suppliers to find ways to reduce waste, and to use closed-loop manufacturing practices wherever possible.

Water

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

The method greensourcing program monitors and audits its suppliers to find ways to eliminate water use.

Chemicals and Health

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

method uses natural and naturally derived materials. If they can’t find a natural ingredient to get the job done, they will use a safe, green, man-made version instead. In all cases, they only use ingredients that have passed through a comprehensive green and health screen.

Every ingredient used in a method product is comprehensively evaluated by an independent environmental research institute, EPEA. As a result of this rigorous material research process, method is completely certain of the health and environmental safety of all method ingredients.

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

method chooses not to use ingredients that could have potential hazards to human health and/or the environment, including parabens, phosphate, chlorine bleach, phthalates, triclosan, bisphenol-a, ethylene glycol ethers, formaldehyde, and ammonia.

Social and Ethical

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

method integrates corporate responsibility into the business.

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

method performs absolutely no animal testing on any of their products.

29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?

method’s definition of sustainability includes fair labor practices and diversity.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

Every employee at method gets 3 days every year to give back to the local community, and they can choose to do whatever they want.

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Brand: Intelligent Nutrients

Attributes: Non-Toxic, No Animal Testing, Organic

Description: Intelligent Nutrients’ Harmonic Conditioner is a non-toxic and color-safe conditioner that is ideal for every hair type. Its anti-aging and anti-oxidant rich properties aim to nourish the scalp and hair, leaving it non-frizzy.

The ingredients listed for this product are certified organic, contains Antioxidant Intellimune Seed Oil Complex, or Naturally Occurring Component of Organic Essential Oil Blend or derived from Minerals. It is also gluten-free and contains a therapeutic blend of certified organic essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, ravintsara, cardamom, cinnamon, chamomile, lime, and vanilla and red raspberry flavors that has anti-bacterial properties. It is also completely free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, ethoxylates, PEG, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.

Ingredients: Water, Ethyl Palmate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Red Grape) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Marcocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit (Natural Flavor), Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry Natural Flavor Type), Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil,Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Intelligent Nutrients is a leading innovator in health and beauty products. Founded by natural beauty pioneer and active environmentalist, Horst M. Rechelbacher (Founder of Aveda), the products are made from 100% food-based, safe, non-toxic and organic ingredients.

Intelligent Nutrients’ products are distributed by Le Bono Collection in Singapore. You can buy from Le Bono directly or from its stockists.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 11 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 9 Mar 2012):

Business Sustainability

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

The company has various sustainability policies, such as using organic and non-toxic ingredients, and using renewable energy for its operations.

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

The company is using renewable energy for its operations.

Energy and Climate Change

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

All Intelligent Nutrients products are manufactured with 100% renewable energy as demonstrated by the Green-e seal on all of their products.

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

Intelligent Nutrients grow certified organic ingredients on founder Horst Rechelbacher’s farm in Osceola, Wisconsin for research and use in their products. It is completely off the grid and self-sustainable with wind and solar power.

All Intelligent Nutrients products are manufactured with 100% renewable energy as demonstrated by the Green-e seal on all of their products. The Intelligent Nutrients headquarters in Minneapolis is also 100% powered by renewable energy.

Materials and Waste.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

The ingredients in the products are organically farmed. They grow certified organic ingredients on founder Horst Rechelbacher’s farm in Osceola, Wisconsin for research and use in their products. It is completely off the grid and self-sustainable with wind and solar power.

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?

The company’s Education Manual states that all of their packaging is either recycled and/or recyclable. The paper unit cartons are 80-100% post-consumer recycled content. In general, glass can be separated from pumps/sprayers and put into glass recycling containers. Airless packaging (Megapumps) can be put into mixed plastic recycling systems. Cartons are recyclable in mixed paper recycling systems.

Chemicals and Health

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

The product is Harmonically Made, which indicates that Intelligent Nutrients has verified authenticity and safety, including but not limited to certified organic ingredients. The product also does not use petrochemicals, parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrance.

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

Intelligent Nutrients merge food-grade and certified organic ingredients, and work with physicians and scientists at leading universities and institutions as well as food and cosmetic chemists to create non-toxic, active formulations that deliver superior performance, without the use of petrochemically derived ingredients.

Intelligent Nutrients does not use Pesticides, Phtalates, Sulfates, Silicones, Artifical Fragrance, Parabens, Propylene Glycol, Toxic Mineral, Triclosan, Enthoxylates, and Petrochemicals.

Social and Ethical

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

The product has the Leaping Bunny logo for animal cruelty-free. The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ Leaping Bunny Program administers a cruelty-free standard and the internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo for companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household products. The Leaping Bunny Program provides the best assurance that no new animal testing is used in any phase of product development by the company, its laboratories, or suppliers.

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

The company has various sustainability and social policies, such as using organic and non-toxic ingredients, and using renewable energy for its operations.

Founder Horst Rechelbacher, donates all after-tax profits from the sale of Intelligent Nutrients products to environmental and social causes.

Intelligent Nutrients also collaborate with the Henry Ford Hospital and the Mayo Clinic and their leading Center for Integrated Health, looking at a new model of total healing and true care.

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

None of their ingredients or products are ever tested on animals, as demonstrated by the leaping bunny seal on all Intelligent Nutrients products.

“I used the travel-sized Harmonic Conditioner together with the Harmonic Shampoo, and love the minty smell of the essential oils. My hair is definitely smoother after using the shampoo and conditioner, and is less frizzy.

The conditioner liquid in the travel-sized bottle did not flow out from the cap as it is quite viscous, and I had a hard time squeezing out the liquid since the bottle is made of hard plastic. Had to unscrew the cap to get the liquid out, but also took some time as the conditioner liquid did not flow out freely.”

- Eugene Tay