Dropps' Sustainability Rating:
Good
Dropps has a Good rating because it intentionally minimizes resource use and environmentally harmful ingredients.
Dropps has committed to avoiding ingredients that pose a threat to the climate, including parabens and phthalates. It succeeds in these commitments and Commons didn't find these, or many other environmentally-harmful ingredients, in its products. It carries products with certifications from Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified, USDA Certified Biobased, and Cradle to Cradle.
The brand uses 100% plastic-free packaging for its product containers. It offers lower-waste refill options and concentrated formulas for its products, which reduces its shipping emissions and helps minimize packaging and waste. Dropps is a B Corp.
Ingredients
Dropps has committed to avoiding ingredients that pose a signfiicant threat to the climate, including parabens, phthalates, and phosphates. Commons did not find any of these ingredients or many other environmentally-harmful ingredients in this brand's products, which is an achievement for a small brand. Dropps discloses its use of PVA film and commits to using only PVA that meets the OECD 301 standard of biodegradability. It carries products that are certified by Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified, USDA Certified Biobased, and Cradle to Cradle. Dropps is a B Corp.
Containers & Packaging
Dropps offers all of its products in a concentrated format, which reduces shipping emissions and minimizes packaging use. It uses plastic-free packaging and containers, primarily FSC-certified recyclable cardboard. It further reduces its packaging by eliminating the need for additional boxes in shipping.
Energy & Water Use
Dropps doesn't share information on its renewable energy or water conservation strategies in its operations.
Refill & Reuse
Dropps offers bulk sizes or low-waste refill options for most products.
Slow Cleaning
Dropps offers an evergreen collection, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Dropps doesn't have a dedicated sustainability page, but it shares relevant information on its About Us page and in its FAQ. It publishes annual reports, with information on its initiatives and impact. Its last annual report was published in 2023. Dropps shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis.
Emissions Tracking
Dropps reports measuring its shipping emissions, but doesn't publicly share these numbers.
Targets & Offsets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. The brand offsets emissions from its shipping via a partnership with Clearloop.
Supply Chain & Labor
Dropps doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. The brand has social responsibility guidelines used to assess its suppliers, but it doesn't share them publicly. Dropps is a B Corp.
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