Eco-Friendly: Businesses to Support

by: Jules

Living in a world full of hope has turned into a questionable deed seeing that our actions have led to consequences, especially towards our environment. Although we try to do things that could not harm our surroundings, it still isn’t enough to protect the nature we live in. Thus, we could try to benefit the world by doing the practices that were taught from the beginning such as practicing the known 3Rs (reuse, reduce, recycle), limiting the use of electricity, conserving water, and reducing the number of plastics.

However, we could extend the practices that were taught for us and use them towards society, for instance, the market. It is known that certain businesses/companies have used another path to test their products in terms of producing or manufacturing the process. Some have used animals to see if it is safe to use the product or produce the number of greenhouse gases that were brought by the producers. In order to avoid these companies, choosing sustainable products and shopping wisely will benefit the environment in a sufficient way. Hence, here are some businesses we could support:

1. Patagonia:

Patagonia is an American clothing/outdoor company that sells products that are related to the use of nature. This company is known to be sustainable due to the materials and environmental programs that it has built. Additionally, their mission statement is “we’re in business to save our home planet”. With their B-Label in place, their sales proceed to the preservation and the restoration of the environment.

1. Ambican:

Ambican is a UK company that focuses on packaging food sustainably. Their goal is to create eco-friendly food packaging and support businesses that would want a package that is safe for the environment. They have options regarding their products such as platters, cake boxes, muffin wraps, biodegradable plates & bowls, etc. In Ambican, sustainability plays a huge role, therefore, if you want to start a food business, Ambican is ready to serve you!

1. Yes Straws:

Straws have been used in our everyday lives from the morning till the end of the day. Hence, Yes Staws focuses on the alternatives instead of using a basic plastic straw. The market naturally degradable straws that replace single-use straws. As they have stated, “we are happy to contribute to sustainability and reduce the plastic straws environmental impact by offering a greener product.”

1. Numi Organic Tea:

The Numi Organic Tea company is based in Oakland, California that strives to create certified teas that specialize in unique tastes. The company has developed a plant-based tea wrapper that was made from 100% FSC certified paper and renewable sugarcane. Guaranteed that there is no eco-toxicity being used, buying tea from this company will benefit you with relaxation!

1. Native Shoes:

Native Shoes is a Candian-based company that produces shoes that is easier to use outdoors. Their mission is to live lightly on the planet and combine pure plant-derived components with sustainability. Every pair of shoes are 100% life cycle managed which meant that it is recyclable and biodegradable to use.

1. 4Ocean:

4ocean is an apparel company that sells bracelets made from recycled materials which are known to be environmentally and socially obtained. Based on the brand, its purpose is to recover and recycle the plastic that comes along in the ocean and advocate for using sustainable methods to inspire others for reducing the use of plastic. The funds that the company receives proceeds to clean the trash that floats within the ocean.

1. IKEA:

Lastly, IKEA is a Swedish company that sells assembled furniture and kitchen appliances that are useful in your homes. It is also known to be affordable and well-furnished when it comes to delivering certain items to you. Their vision is to create betterment for many people and the environment by increasing the usage of sustainable resources and renewable energy. Thus, with the strategy implemented by IKEA, there is a better chance that the furniture bought would benefit the household full of eco-friendly efficiency.

Businesses play a huge role in our world today, however, our role as a consumer could portray a change if we can implement an action to spread awareness among the market.

Citations:

• https://99designs.com/blog/business/eco-friendly-brands/

• https://www.highsnobiety.com/tag/patagonia/#:~:text=Founded%20by%20Yvon%20Chouinard%20in,markets%20and%20sells%20outdoor%20clothing.&text=Patagonia%20has%20achieved%20a%20B,sector%20of%20sports%20%26%20outdoor%20clothing.

• https://ambican.com/#:~:text=Eco%2DFriendly%20Food%20Packaging,-To%20make%20our&text=Here%20at%20Ambican%2C%20sustainability%20is,wooden%20cutlery%20and%20paper%20plates.&text=By%20promoting%20a%20more%20sustainable,been%20making%20as%20a%20business.

• https://yesstraws.com/blogs/news/19-plastic-straw-alternatives#:~:text=Naturally%20degradable%20straws&text=Moreover%2C%20our%20company%20has%20also,by%20offering%20a%20greener%20product.

• https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/01/27/Numi-Organic-Tea-rebrands-moves-more-into-health-and-function#:~:text=Connected%20to%20Numi's%20latest%20launches,to%20produce%20than%20traditional%20plastic.

• https://www.greenmatters.com/p/native-shoes-compostable-vegan-sneaker

• https://wasteadvantagemag.com/4ocean-building-the-first-economy-for-ocean-plastic/#:~:text=As%20a%20global%20ocean%20cleanup,consumption%20of%20single%2Duse%20plastic.

https://www.ikea.com/sa/en/this-is-ikea/sustainable-everyday/