OurX

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

OurX has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in most of its product containers, including by specific efforts to lightweight its refill pouches. OurX doesn't publicly share information on its shipping materials and product containers. It uses unidentified plastic for its refill pouches, and it's unclear if the material is recyclable.

OurX doesn't share information on its energy strategy. OurX doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. OurX has an unknown production span.

OurX utilizes alternative models for all products to avert waste, including promoting lower-waste refills and offering reusable containers. It doesn't offer any take back programs for its product containers. It offers bulk sizes for some products, which may help reduce packaging waste.

OurX doesn't frequently release seasonal or new products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

OurX doesn't appear to have a sustainability page or centralized source of relevant information. OurX shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis. It has an overall ignredients page that is slightly misleading, as it doesn't list everything.

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

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

OurX doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct and 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. It's not a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy. OurX isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists. OurX didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.