Climate Neutral: How to shop for the best eco-friendly products
Climate Neutral offers brands certification if they commit to reducing emissions based on its calculator, which is itself based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, a widely-used greenhouse gas accounting standard.
Looking to shop for eco-friendly products? Climate Neutral certifies brands to help you navigate the best ones — and help reduce environmental impact.kodda / Getty Images
These sustainable flats are made of eucalyptus, wool and sugarcane. Allbirds also makes eco-friendly sneakers and socks for men and women. Allbirds is also certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent nonprofit that rates products for sustainability.
This durable hiking boot, made with vegan materials and breathable mesh, is perfect for outdoor hiking. Forsake also makes hiking clothes and wallets. Forsake’s carbon credits will support the Envira Amazonia Project in Brazil, which works to preserve nearly 500,000 acres of endangered rainforest. While Forsake’s own site is sold out of many sizes currently, you can find most sizes at Amazon right now.
This short-sleeve henley is made from washable Merino wool and some stretch — it might be another option for your Zoom meetings. Ministry of Supply also makes other types of workwear for men and women. The company says it's dedicated to using recycled materials and having zero material waste.
This water bottle is double-insulated, keeping its contents cold (or warm) for hours. MiiR also makes growlers and tumblers. All products sold fund charity products, which can be tracked live on their website.
This headlamp has four light settings, USB charging capabilities and weighs as little as a golf ball. Biolite, another Climate Neutral founding brand, also makes portable batteries and camping bundles.
This compactable blanket, made for outdoor camping, comes in multiple colors and designs. Rumpl also makes pillowcases and ponchos. Rumpl has up-cycled over five million discarded plastic water bottles and is a member of 1% For the Planet.
A favorite among Shopping editors, this deodorant uses ingredients like kaolin clay to keep you dry throughout the day and lactic acids to control odors. Nécessaire’s line of beauty products includes a body wash, hand cream and more.
Paravel uses recycled plastic bottles and upcycled materials in its bags, backpacks and luggage. The Aviator carry-on is designed to be carbon neutral — the brand says it offsets the emissions that come from the production, shipping and delivery to shoppers. Its shell is made from a recycled polycarbonate shell. The brand also carries a larger carry-on that’s also highly rated.
Haus offers bottled apéritifs and a monthly subscription. One of its current core flavors is Citrus Flower, which is made with lemon, elderflower and some cinnamon. The bottle is also a bestseller.
Prose is known for its customized haircare and each product is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and more. You can also personalize products to be vegan, gluten- and fragrance-free. One of its newer items is its dry shampoo that’s a translucent powder — you can take a quiz for a tailor-made formula.
This functional backpack has plenty of compartments for organization and easy access. The material is 100-percent recycled. Peak Design, on the Climate Neutral founding brands, also makes tripods and travel bags.
This short dress features a smocked bodice and adjustable tie straps. The dress was designed from a deadstock voile — Reformation says it buys leftover or over-ordered fabric from factories and warehouses.. Reformation also makes women’s jeans and wedding dresses. Reformation also works with nonprofit group Canopy, which plants and cares for trees.
These are some of the other currently Climate Neutral certified and committed brands. A few of these brands were certified in 2019 and will be certified again for 2020 later this year, according to Climate Neutral. Some that we previously covered last year are no longer listed as certified or committed on Climate Neutral’s website and no longer appear below.
Blueland makes sustainable cleaning supplies, with refills for soap and laundry care.
Sunski makes sunglasses for both men and women, and additionally donated thousands to environmental nonprofits.
Western Rise makes functional work apparel. The brand was certified for 2019 and will be certified again for 2020 later this year, according to Climate Neutral.
Klean Kanteenmakes insulated water bottles and tumblers. The brand is a member of 1% for the Planet and certified through B Corporation, a coalition of companies that meet certain standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability.
Boyish Jeans makes denim wear for women and is also a member of 1% For the Planet.
Icebug, an outdoor footwear brand, is dedicated to removing more carbon from the atmosphere than they produce.
Chico Bagmakes compact reusable bags and is dedicated to having zero waste.
Tread & Butter makes athletic shoes, with soles made from cork.
Joob Activewear makes men’s athletic clothing and invests one percent of revenue to local environmental initiatives and two percent of revenues in carbon reducing projects.
Juniper makes bedding and attempts to be fully transparent about its supply chain and where the brand gets its materials. The brand was certified for 2019 and will be certified again for 2020 later this year, according to Climate Neutral.
Sensi Graves makes women’s swimwear and is a member of 1% For the Planet.
Ombraz Sunglasses makes sunglasses and is a member of 1% For the Planet. The brand was certified for 2019 and will be certified again for 2020 later this year, according to Climate Neutral.
Hibearmakes outdoors wear and is a member of 1% For the Planet.
ReVessel makes food storage containers and donates a portion of their sales to support organic agriculture.
Unruled makes notebooks made of recycled materials and is a member of 1% For the Planet.
Thousand makes helmets and gloves, and is a member of 1% For the Planet. The brand was certified for 2019 and will be certified again for 2020 later this year, according to Climate Neutral.
Fireclay Tile makes tiles, glass and brick and is a Certified B Corporation.
Kammok makes hammocks, tents and other outdoor gear and is a Certified B Corporation.
Konftelmakes conferencing technology and accessories.
There are many more Climate Neutral certified brands and companies — you can see the full list here and find the rest of those which are committed here.
Hanna Horvath is a personal finance reporter based in New York City. She currently writes for Policygenius and her work has appeared in Business Insider, MSN, Inc Magazine and more.