8000 Kicks
Water-resistant shoes made from hemp
8000 Kicks' Sustainability Rating:
Materials
Slow Consumption
Accountability
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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
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
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
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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