Ten Little
Kids shoes approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association
Ten Little's Sustainability Rating
Acceptable
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume a mix of material types. Ten Little uses both lower emissions materials such as recycled cotton canvas and recycled polyester, as well as high emissions materials including synthetic leather, EVA, and conventional cotton. It uses materials that have certifications from OEKO-TEX. Ten Little doesn't use any animal leather in its shoes and makes its shoes with responsibly sourced rubber, including natural rubber. Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. It has more eco-friendly products in the following collections: Eco Canvas
Energy Use & Production
Ten Little doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Ten Little sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Ten Little doesn't appear to have made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging. Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials.
Repair & Care
Ten Little doesn't offer repair services or support. Ten Little doesn't offer a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its products.
Take Back Programs
Ten Little has a take back program called Give A Little. This program helps customers find local resources for donating any brand's clothes, shoes, or toys.
Slow Fashion
Ten Little offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items seasonally each year.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Commons couldn't find a sustainability page or annual report for this brand. Small brands often lack resources to track and publish this information.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. This process can be an expensive undertaking for small brands.
Targets & Offsets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.
Supply Chain & Labor
Ten Little 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 assume smaller brands operate according to industry standards.
Ten Little is rated Acceptable because it has started to improve its products and production process, but still has room to grow.
Ten Little uses a mix of higher emissions materials, such as conventional cotton and virgin polyester, and lower emissions materials like recycled cotton and 100% recycled polyester. It takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of its products by offering a localized take back program for donation.
However, Commons couldn't find a clear materials breakdown or any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. Though it's a small brand with likely limited resources, we hope to see it provide information on its packaging, renewable energy strategy, or emissions measurement and reduction efforts in the future.
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