Stream2Sea

Stream2Sea has made ingredient commitments to lower its environmental impact, including by avoiding parabens, phthalates, other petrochemical-based ingredients, uncertified palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients, harmful suncare ingredients. Commons didn't find evidence of these or other environmentally-harmful ingredients in this brand's products. Its products incorporate bio-based and biodegradable, organic ingredients. Stream2Sea provides a complete Ingredient Dictionary to inform users on each ingredient. It carries products that have certifications from EWG Verified Stream2Sea holds the following company-level certifications: Protect Land + Sea, Shark Safe, Naui Green Diver Initiative, Safe Sunscreen Council.

Stream2Sea has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in a small number of its product containers, including by offering solid formats of its sunscreen and zinc balms. It has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its product containers, having historically used sugarcane resin and now using ocean bound and PCR plastic that is recyclable. They have tested biodegradable containers and are monitoring advancements in packaging. When using paper products, Steam2Sea uses eco-friendly inks and recyled and FSC certified papers. In their shipping materials, Stream2Sea uses biodegradable plastic bags when shipping with Amazon to meet Amazon's plastic bag requirement.

Stream2Sea doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Stream2Sea doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. Stream2Sea's production span is unknown. The company has US based operations and an EU distribution facility to reduce shipping rates and carbon emissions.

Stream2Sea utilizes alternative models for some products to avert waste, offering waterless formats like its Sunscreen EcoSticks and its Sunscreen Zinc Balm which is additonally in ephemeral packaging. It doesn't offer any take back programs for its product containers. It offers bulk refills for a couple of of its products, which may help reduce packaging waste.

Stream2Sea doesn't frequently release seasonal or limited edition products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

While Stream2Sea doesn't appear to have one centralized sustainability page, it does offer substantial information on relevant information throughout the site such as its journey with eco-friendly packaging, its experience with animal testing, and the science behind its testing. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report. Stream2Sea shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products on a per product basis, going a step further to include an Ingredient Dictionary to help inform users.

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. Stream2Sea does partner with organizations to donate a portion of sales to further environmental initiatives.

Stream2Sea doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Stream2Sea 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. Stream2Sea 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 but Stream2Sea does partner with 14 non-profits to donate a portion of sales to support pro-climate initiatives. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists.