Axiology

Axiology has committed to avoid certain ingredients to lower its environmental impact, including parabens, other petrochemical-based ingredients, uncertified palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients, and PFAS. While it has these ingredient commitments, it still uses a few ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including microplastics and other petrochemical-based 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, and organic ingredients. It carries products that have certifications from PETA Animal Test-free, and Certified Vegan, .

Axiology uses plastic-free packaging and containers. It uses environmentally-mindful materials in its product containers, including ones that are recyclable, FSC-certified, recycled, upcycled, or compostable. It has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in all of its product containers, including by specific efforts to avoid excessive materials.

Axiology doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Axiology doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. Axiology has a global production span, which is standard for the industry.

By offering primarily solid formulations (e.g. bars) in ephemeral packaging, it eliminates the need for traditional refills or takeback programs and lowers its waste footprint. It provides recycling and/or disposal guidance for all of its products. It helps minimize the end of life impact of its products by choosing primarily packaging materials that are: monomaterial curbside recyclable.

Axiology 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.

Axiology doesn't have a dedicated Sustainability page, but shares relevant information on its About page. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report. Axiology shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. This process can be an expensive undertaking for small brands.

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

Axiology publishes very limited information about its supply chain partners, disclosing the geographic locations of only its packaging suppliers. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Axiology doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. Axiology 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. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists. Axiology didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.