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Environmental impact is one of our three pillars when rating brands. Here are our top rated brands scoring “Great” for their efforts in protecting the planet with their products.
Earth is our home, and these brands are protecting it
This inherent sense of duty to nourish the planet that nourishes us right back has sadly fallen by the wayside in the past few decades, as consumer industries—like fashion—have prioritised speed and scale over responsible production, with devastating effects on the environment. The climate crisis is the most pressing environmental issue of our time, and conscious consumers now know that making the most of what they already have in their wardrobe, prioritising second hand and exploring more sustainable clothing brands when they need to buy new are solid steps they can take to reduce their impact on the environment. We have rolled up our sleeves and tracked down the brands doing “Great” for the planet, for those with the environment front of mind.
For the planet rating, we dig deep into brands’ environmental policies to help you see through the pervasive greenwashing. We consider each brand’s reported resource use and waste management, including the types of fibres they use, the sustainability of their business model, their product durability, their commitment to circularity, and their textile waste practices. We investigate their policies to address energy use and carbon emissions, impacts on water, biodiversity, microfibre pollution, deforestation, and chemical use and disposal.
Read on to discover the top rated clothing brands prioritising the planet and creating beautiful clothing with a more gentle impact on the environment.
