Natural T-Shirt by BGO
Brand: BGO
Attributes: Non-toxic, Organic
Description: This simple and plain undyed organic cotton T-shirt by BGO is suitable for matching with a jacket or just for normal wear.
This unisex tee is made from organic cotton from India, and comes in five different sizes.
BGO is a Singapore-based eco shop that provides organic cotton clothing and organic food, and other eco-friendly consumer products.
You can buy from BGO’s online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 3 stars based on 6 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 19 June 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 company has implemented several green initiatives. For example, their online eco shop uses a green web host, and they print on unused side of papers and save flyers and mailers for printing and writing materials.
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-saving electrical appliances, and its website is hosted by a green web host that purchases wind energy credits.
Materials and Waste
16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?
The product is made from organic cotton, which is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers.
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 uses recycled boxes and packaging materials to pack items for delivery.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The product is made from 100% organic cotton, which is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers.
Social and Ethical
27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?
Besides implementing several green practices, the company also dedicates a portion of the sales proceeds towards funding earth conservation projects and humanitarian social groups.
“I like how soft and natural the t-shirt feels on my body. However the style is pretty basic. If it were more of a ladies cutting, it would definitely be a staple–I would pair it with anything!”
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Happiness T-shirt by Earth Creations
June 15, 2012 by Lastrina
Filed under Clothing, Fashion, Featured Products and Services, New Products and Services, Women
Brand: Earth Creations
Attributes: Non-toxic, Organic
Description: This scoop-necked T-Shirt has a playful typography on the words ‘peace’, ‘love’ and ‘happiness’.
This ladies tee is made from hemp and organic cotton dyed with clay and low-impact dye, and comes in three different sizes.
Earth Creations is a US eco fashion clothing brand that combines clay dyeing with organic and sustainable fibers.
Earth Creations’s products are distributed by BGO Online Shop. You can buy from their online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 11 June 2012):
Business Sustainability
2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?
The company embraces sustainability through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, and using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes.
Energy and Climate Change
11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?
To lower its carbon footprint, the company produces most of its clothing in rural Alabama, and the clothes do not need to be transported long distances out of the US.
Materials and Waste
16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?
The material used for this shirt is hemp and organic cotton, which is grown without using pesticides. The company also requires certification from their suppliers to ensure that the fabrics are sustainably grown. Please find details here.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The product uses hemp and organic cotton for its fabric, and natural clay and eco-friendly dyes. The eco-friendly dyeing process uses only natural and biodegradable materials.
25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?
Besides using organic cotton and natural clay dyes, the company also uses low-impact, eco-friendly dyes in agreement with organic standards for other colours.
Social and Ethical
27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?
The company embraces social responsibility through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes, and strongly supporting fair trade and sweatshop-free practices.
In addition, the company donates their irregular and overstock garments to organisations that help the needy in the US and around the world, and also donates clothes to organisations helping to protect the environment.
29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?
The company strongly supports fair trade and sweatshop-free practices. In addition, for the company’s basic T-shirt styles, they work with a plant that is World Wide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified. The WRAP certification requires the plant to follow requirements such as prohibiting child labour and discrimination.
30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?
The employees are involved in community activities, such as donating shirts to raise funds or sponsor an event, and helping out with craft and clay dying workshops.
“At first, I thought that the comparably thick material might not be suitable to be worn in Singapore. How wrong I was! I wore this all day and was never trapped in heat. I also love the cutting of the t-shirt that is different from any others. And the color is my favorite!”
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Zebra T-shirt by Earth Creations
June 13, 2012 by Lastrina
Filed under Clothing, Fashion, New Products and Services, Women
Brand: Earth Creations
Attributes: Non-toxic, Organic
Description: This tubular straight cut T-shirt with no side seams, has a print of a zebra head with the white stripes being replaced by an intricate flower design.
This ladies tee is made from organic cotton dyed with clay, and comes in three different sizes.
Earth Creations is a US eco fashion clothing brand that combines clay dyeing with organic and sustainable fibers.
Earth Creations’s products are distributed by BGO Online Shop. You can buy from their online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 11 June 2012):
Business Sustainability
2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?
The company embraces sustainability through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, and using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes.
Energy and Climate Change
11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?
To lower its carbon footprint, the company produces most of its clothing in rural Alabama, and the clothes do not need to be transported long distances out of the US.
Materials and Waste
16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?
The material used for this shirt is organic cotton, which is grown without using pesticides. The company also requires certification from their suppliers to ensure that the fabrics are sustainably grown. Please find details here.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The product uses organic cotton for its fabric, and natural clay for its coloured dye. The eco-friendly dyeing process uses only natural and biodegradable materials.
25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?
Besides using organic cotton and natural clay dyes, the company also uses low-impact, eco-friendly dyes in agreement with organic standards for other colours.
Social and Ethical
27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?
The company embraces social responsibility through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes, and strongly supporting fair trade and sweatshop-free practices.
In addition, the company donates their irregular and overstock garments to organisations that help the needy in the US and around the world, and also donates clothes to organisations helping to protect the environment.
29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?
The company strongly supports fair trade and sweatshop-free practices. In addition, for the company’s basic T-shirt styles, they work with a plant that is World Wide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified. The WRAP certification requires the plant to follow requirements such as prohibiting child labour and discrimination.
30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?
The employees are involved in community activities, such as donating shirts to raise funds or sponsor an event, and helping out with craft and clay dying workshops.
“Like the previous T-shirt, I thought this was a light weight piece too and was comfortable to wear. Love the fact that instead of a sewn neck label, which sometimes does irritate me, the label for Earth Creations shirts are imprinted at the back of the shirt itself, thus a plus point for this shirt as well!”
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Blossoms T-shirt by Earth Creations
June 11, 2012 by Lastrina
Filed under Clothing, Fashion, New Products and Services, Women
Brand: Earth Creations
Attributes: Non-toxic, Organic
Description: This tubular straight cut T-shirt with no side seams, has a print of a flower surrounded by dragonflies.
This ladies tee is made from organic cotton dyed with clay, and comes in three different sizes.
Earth Creations is a US eco fashion clothing brand that combines clay dyeing with organic and sustainable fibers.
Earth Creations’s products are distributed by BGO Online Shop. You can buy from their online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 11 June 2012):
Business Sustainability
2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?
The company embraces sustainability through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, and using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes.
Energy and Climate Change
11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?
To lower its carbon footprint, the company produces most of its clothing in rural Alabama, and the clothes do not need to be transported long distances out of the US.
Materials and Waste
16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?
The material used for this shirt is organic cotton, which is grown without using pesticides. The company also requires certification from their suppliers to ensure that the fabrics are sustainably grown. Please find details here.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The product uses organic cotton for its fabric, and natural clay for its coloured dye. The eco-friendly dyeing process uses only natural and biodegradable materials.
25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?
Besides using organic cotton and natural clay dyes, the company also uses low-impact, eco-friendly dyes in agreement with organic standards for other colours.
Social and Ethical
27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?
The company embraces social responsibility through the use of sustainably grown hemp and organic cotton, using natural clay and eco-friendly dyes, and strongly supporting fair trade and sweatshop-free practices.
In addition, the company donates their irregular and overstock garments to organisations that help the needy in the US and around the world, and also donates clothes to organisations helping to protect the environment.
29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?
The company strongly supports fair trade and sweatshop-free practices. In addition, for the company’s basic T-shirt styles, they work with a plant that is World Wide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified. The WRAP certification requires the plant to follow requirements such as prohibiting child labour and discrimination.
30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?
The employees are involved in community activities, such as donating shirts to raise funds or sponsor an event, and helping out with craft and clay dying workshops.
“The first time I wore this T-shirt, I thought the texture was a bit rough compared to most of my cotton shirts. But besides that, it was still a comfortable shirt for me to wear. I liked the print on the T-shirt too, which I thought was colourful and fitting for the piece’s light orange colour.”
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Chasing Doves Eucalyptus T-Shirt by Etrican
May 24, 2012 by Lastrina
Filed under Clothing, Fashion, Men, New Products and Services
Brand: Etrican
Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic
Description: This T-shirt has a unique gradation print which captures the contrast between a boy who was bound to stay in that place and birds which could go where ever they pleased.
Made of organic cotton in China, the T-shirt comes in three different sizes.
Etrican was established in 2009 and is one of Singapore’s first green fashion labels offering organic cotton clothing.
You can buy from Etrican’s online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 3 stars based on 7 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 23 May 2012):
Business Sustainability
2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?
Etrican is committed to be a sustainable business and its apparel is made using environmentally friendly fabrics and materials. They use organic cotton for their clothing, and use reused or recycled materials for their accessories. They also try to be environmentally responsible in their business operations.
4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?
Energy and Climate Change
11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?
Etrican has taken steps to keep their production regional so as to reduce its carbon footprint, and also to reduce energy consumption in their office.
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?
The company does not give out packaging if customers are collecting the products directly from them and are fine with no packaging.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The organic cotton is Oeko-Tex certified, confirming that the raw materials 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.
Social and Ethical
27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?
Etrican believes in environmental and social responsibility. The company uses mainly organic cotton certified by GOTS, which one of the social criteria is to have a policy for social accountability to ensure that the social criteria can be met.
Etrican’s accessories are handmade with the help of GtG, a non profit organisation in India offering fair employment to people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition, Etrican’s gifts range are handmade or hand painted by a group of deaf and other physically challenged people employed by Silence, a centre for socio-economic rehabilitation based in India.
30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?
Etrican’s founders, Yumiko and Dragos are actively involved in community activities as participating vendors or sponsors for events such as Re-Live by Eco Singapore, Project Pebbles, Green Carnival by NUS SAVE or Clean and Green Singapore.
The organic cotton T-shirt feels the same as normal cotton shirts, I feel comfortable wearing it and it absorbs sweat easily without being sticky. Love how Etrican reduces plastics by using a shirt tag made of recycled paper and attached to the shirt with a string and safety pin.
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Little Dancer Tee by Hatchling
May 1, 2012 by Lastrina
Filed under Baby and Children Clothing, Kids, New Products and Services
Brand: Hatchling
Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic
Description: Hatchling’s Little Dancer Tee is made from 100% organic Supima cotton and uses azo free dyes and non-toxic environmentally safe inks.
This particular piece is for girls and comes in three different sizes, for age 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7 years old.
Hatchling provides eco-friendly children clothing made in the US, using 100% organic Supima cotton, azo free dyes, and non-toxic environmentally safe inks. All their T-shirts have bold and quirky designs.
Hatchling products are distributed by Eccogekko. You can buy from their online store.
The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 3 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 1 May 2012):
Materials and Waste
16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?
The cotton used for the product is organic and grown in a sustainable manner to minimise impact on the environment by using less water, land and energy.
Chemicals and Health
23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?
The product uses natural organic cotton with azo free dyes and non-toxic environmentally safe inks.
25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?
The company uses organic cotton for its clothing.
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