Sustainability

Why Choose Recycled PET (plastic bottles) Clothing VS Cotton?
According to EPA, about 84% of all clothing ends up in the landfill or incinerator. To combat that number, we have chosen to use recycled pet for our clothing. Pet clothing made from recycled plastic bottles is a great alternative to cotton clothing for reducing carbon emissions. Cotton is a water-intensive crop that requires about 7,500-10,000 liters of water to produce one kilogram of cotton. In contrast, pet clothing made from recycled plastic bottles does not require any water to produce and reduces the amount of plastic waste in landfills. By choosing pet clothing over cotton clothing, you can help reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

What Are We Doing For The Planet?
What we are doing for the planet is planting a tree in your honor for every single purchase made, our clothing is recycled pet, and our phone cases are plant based + biodegradable. We also have a ton of projects that we will be doing in the next few years, so stay tuned. :) Check out our about us section for more info on our 5 year plan.
Clothing:
- Fabric (Clothing) – Our recycled polyester uses PET as the raw material. We source this from clear plastic water bottles, so less of it ends up in a landfill. Recycled polyester uses less energy to process then virgin polyester. The greige yarns we use are certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS)*
- Zipper (Clothing) – Our zippers consist of two elements. Our tape is made of 100% recycled polyester and our teeth consists of 69% recycled POM. They stand up to quality tests without compromising on the environment.*
- Hang Tags (Clothing) – The hang tags we use to put on our branding elements are printed on paper that is certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).*
- Packaging (Clothing)– Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in oceans and landfills. In order to minimize the impact on the environment, our printer uses packaging made of plant-based materials that is certified by DAkkS.*
* These only apply to the clothing. we use a different printer for the plant based phone case.
Phone Case:
Soil (30%), onions (7.5%), carrots (7.5%), pepper (7.5%), sawdust (1.5%), rice (18%), soybeans (18%), wheat (10%) Packaged in a degradable and protective CPE 07 bag and shipped in a carton box. Blank product sourced from China.
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