8000 Kicks

Water-resistant shoes made from hemp

8000 Kicks
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8000 Kicks' Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    3 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    3 / 5

    Accountability

    4 / 5

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Where 8000 Kicks is doing well: 8000 Kicks uses a majority of sustainable fibers in its garments. Its packaging uses eco-friendly alternatives. 8000 Kicks publicly reports on its emissions impact.

Where 8000 Kicks has room to grow: 8000 Kicks has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills.

Detailed Summary

Materials

3 / 5

How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?

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  • Raw Materials

    8000 Kicks uses majority lower impact materials, like hemp, algae, and recycled polyester. It still uses some high impact fibers, like polyester and spandex.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Rhoback partners with production facilities that source a medium proportion of their energy from renewable sources.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    8000 Kicks packaging uses recycled materials and bio-based plastic.

Slow Consumption

3 / 5

Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?

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  • Repair & Care

    8000 Kicks does not offer repair services or a warranty. Commons could not find care instructions for this brand.

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

  • Slow Fashion

    8000 Kicks exclusively offers an evergreen collection.

  • Marketing

    8000 KicksCommons is currently evaluating its marketing emails.

Accountability

4 / 5

Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    8000 Kicks has a dedicated sustainability page on their website. It does not have an annual sustainability report.

  • Emissions Tracking

    8000 Kicks measures and publicly shares their product-level emissions, but it is unclear what method it used.

  • Emissions Targets

    Commons could not find emissions reduction targets or vetted offsets for 8000 Kicks.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    8000 Kicks publishes the countries of their production facilities. Commons could not find information on their materials suppliers. The brand has a Supplier Code of Conduct that protects the right to unionize, requires a living wage, and prohibits forced labor. It does not disallow subcontracting.

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