Public Goods

Public Goods has made ingredient commitments to lower its environmental impact, including by avoiding parabens, phthalates, other petrochemical-based ingredients. While it has made commitments, it still uses some ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including uncertified palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients and other petrochemical-based ingredients. It can be very difficult to eliminate these entirely, especially for small brands with limited resources. Its products incorporate bio-based, biodegradable, and organic ingredients. Public Goods doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.

Public Goods has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in some of its product containers, including by offering solid formats. It has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its product containers, using 100% post consumer plastic bottles and glass, aluminium and cotton containers. It uses eco-friendly materials in its product containers, including ones that are reusable and compostable.

Public Goods doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Public Goods doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. Public Goods has a global production span, which is standard for the industry.

Public Goods utilizes alternative models for some products to avert waste, including promoting refills and offering reusable containers, and offering waterless formats with ephemeral packaging. However, it doesn't offer any take back programs for its product containers, including its refill pouches, which are likely not curbside recyclable. It offers bulk sizes for some products, which may help reduce packaging waste.

Public Goods doesn't frequently release seasonal or limited edition products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory. It's unclear if the brand's cleaning products are designed for cold water use to save energy.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Public Goods has a prominent sustainability page with details on its climate strategy. Public Goods doesn't share a complete list of ingredients used in its products. We hope for more transparency from brands.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. The brand offsets emissions from its shipping and share information on the projects it supports.

Public Goods doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners aside from select producers. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Public Goods doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. Public Goods isn't a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy. It isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists. Public Goods didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.