Organic Zoo's Sustainability Rating:
Good
Organic Zoo has a Good rating because it intentionally minimizes resource use and environmentally harmful materials.
Organic Zoo uses a majority of lower emissions and certified materials in its products, specifically 100% organic cotton and RWS wool. It takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of its products by offering a take back program for resale.
It avoids overproduction by offering an evergreen collection - some of its styles have been offered for more than a decade. Like many small brands with limited resources, Organic Zoo does not provide thorough reporting across all topics. We hope to see it share more information on its packaging materials, energy, and emissions in the future.
Raw Materials
The majority of Organic Zoo's products are made from 100% organic cotton, which is a lower emission material. Some products are made with RWS wool or 100% organic wool. It uses materials that have certifications from OEKO-TEX.
Energy Use & Production
Organic Zoo doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Organic Zoo sources and manufactures its materials regionally, which helps reduce its upstream shipping emissions.
Packaging & Distribution
Organic Zoo has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging. It uses eco-friendly materials in its packaging, including ones that are recycled, but it's unclear if it still uses plastic packaging.
Repair & Care
Organic Zoo doesn't offer repair services or support. Organic Zoo doesn't offer a warranty. It gives eco-friendly care instructions that can help extend product lifespan for some products, but not all.
Take Back Programs
Organic Zoo has a take back program called The Buy-Back which is in partnership with Pawsey Preloved. This program accepts any brand's clothes for resale.
Slow Fashion
Orrganic Zoo offers an evergreen collection with limited new releases, which helps prevent waste from production of excess inventory. It limits overproduction and waste via reusing waste/deadstock.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Organic Zoo has a sustainability page with comprehensive details on its climate strategy. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report.
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
Organic Zoo publishes some information about its supply chain partners, but doesn't provide specific details on geography or traceability. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Organic Zoo doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks. It states that its organic raw cotton comes from certified fair trade suppliers.
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