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Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We assume larger brands are still dependent on high emissions materials. Zumiez uses both lower emissions materials such as linen, cork, as well as high emissions materials including nubuck, suede, and foam. Zumiez doesn't report using responsibly sourced rubber or leather. This greatly increases the brand's environmental footprint. Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. Zumiez doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.
Zumiez doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Zumiez sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume larger brands still have the standard practice of plastic packaging and excess waste. It doesn't appear to have made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging.
Zumiez doesn't offer repair services or support. Zumiez doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.
Zumiez doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.
Zumiez offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items frequently throughout the year.
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Commons couldn't find a sustainability page or annual report. We expect large brands with greater resources and responsibility to publish this information to consumers.
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. We expect large brands with the largest emissions footprint to track and report their data publicly.
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.
Zumiez doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices. We expect larger brands to include sufficient details on sourcing, manufacturing, and other supply chain partners.
We avoid Zumiez because its sustainability reporting is incomplete or nonexistent.
Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. It has no strategic programs or services to help keep its products out of landfills.
It doesn't provide information on its packaging, renewable energy strategy, emissions measurement / reduction efforts, or supply chain and labor practices.
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