Whimsy & Row's Sustainability Rating:
Good
Good
Whimsy & Row has a Good rating because it intentionally minimizes resource use and environmentally harmful materials. Its packaging is 100% recycled plastic and cardboard, and it uses a majority of sustainable materials in its products, including deadstock fabric. Whimsy & Row takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of its products by offering a resale program. It offsets a portion of its emissions and releases detailed information about its supply chain partners.
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall breakdown of materials Whimsy & Row uses. It appears to make products with a majority of lower emissions materials, including organic cotton, and deadstock, and some high emissions materials, including virgin cashmere, virgin alpaca, spandex, and polyester. It doesn't have any stated plans to improve it materials further.
Energy Use & Production
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's energy use. Whimsy & Row sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry. It's working to reduce the span of its operations by hyper-localizing its manufacturers to the Los Angeles, CA area.
Packaging & Distribution
Whimsy & Row utilizes only recycled plastic and 100% recycled paper for its shipping materials. It's made general efforts to minimize its shipping materials overall.
Repair & Care
Whimsy & Row doesn't offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions that may help extend product lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Whimsy & Row has a take back program, Wear It Again Whimsy, that accepts its own brand's clothing for resale. Whimsy & Row doesn't share details on the efficacy or impact of this program.
Slow Fashion
Whimsy & Row offers a core collection but also releases new items frequently throughout the year. It limits overproduction and waste by utilizing batch production.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Whimsy & Row has a prominent sustainability page with comprehensive details on its sustainability efforts and data across many areas. It's unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information for emissions tracking for this brand. Whimsy & Row claims to be carbon neutral, but Commons couldn't find data to back this up.
Emissions Targets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Whimsy & Row works with ClimeCo to offset a portion of their emissions.
Supply Chain & Labor
Whimsy & Row publishes detailed information, including names and locations, for all their Tier 1 to TIer 3 suppliers. It doesn't have, or doesn't make public, any supplier code of conduct.
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