Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume a mix of material types. Nooworks appears to heavily rely on high emissions and/or synthetic materials while also using some lower emissions materials. It uses some materials that have certifications from GOTS. It has plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, which include adding more sustainable fabric options like 100% linen and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) cotton, and other hemp-based fabrics. Commons wasn't able to find recent reported progress on this goal within the last year.
Nooworks doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Nooworks sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry. Nooworks is working to reduce the span of its operations by milling, printing, sewing and producing all garments in California.
Nooworks uses eco-friendly materials in its packaging, including ones that are compostable, recyclable. It has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging. It's unclear if it still uses any plastic in its packaging. Nooworks is working to reduce its shipping emissions to customers by shipping its garments from the US.
Nooworks offers paid repair options which includes repair kits for sale. Nooworks doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.
Nooworks has a take back program called Nooworks Full Circle. This program accepts the brand's own clothes for resale.
Nooworks offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items seasonally each year. It limits overproduction and waste via batch production.
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Nooworks has a sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy, but this page is hard to find on its website. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report.
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.
Nooworks publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their geographic locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing), Tier 2-3 (materials and packaging sourcing). It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Nooworks doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks.
Nooworks is rated Fair because it has started to improve its products and production process, but still has room to grow.
Nooworks takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of its products by offering repair services, take back program for resale. It's still reliant on high emissions materials, including conventional cotton, lycra, and rayon, though it has plans to reduce its use of high emissions materials and improve its materials footprint.
It doesn't have any strategic plans to reduce or offset its emissions, and doesn't provide information on its renewable energy strategy or emissions measurement and reduction efforts.
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