Shop Sustainably With These American-Made Companies
The current climate crisis has consumers eager to shop sustainably with American-made brands committed to eco-friendly manufacturing and shipping. Sustainable companies use organic, nontoxic and environmentally friendly-sourced materials and ingredients in their products, while purchases from the United States help offset harmful transport emissions. Make a difference by shopping for sustainable clothing, beauty and furniture products with these 10 eco-conscious, American-based companies.
1. Avocado
Look no further than Avocado if you're searching for a comfortable mattress made with organic ingredients and sustainable production. Avocado mattresses are as green as they come — and surprisingly affordable — using 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool with 100% natural latex. Additionally, owning its own supply chain has enabled the brand to become the first mattress manufacturer to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, going carbon negative in 2020. Consumers can also purchase vegan-certified mattresses and reclaimed bedroom furniture from Avocado's online store.
2. Aurate
Aurate is an ethical, seventh-generation-run jewelry brand headquartered in New York City. It sells beautifully crafted gold pieces and engagement rings with an impressive commitment to sustainability. The brand's jewelry line is developed from existing gold pieces, making it 100% recycled. Each gem is selected carefully, ensuring miners work in safe, ethical conditions with fair wages. Meanwhile, small-scale farms harvest AAA-grade pearls from the South Sea with little impact on marine environments.
3. Neighbor
Neighbor is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and carries comfortable, eco-friendly coffee tables, patio seating and dining tables for a relaxing afternoon on the deck or lanai. Each piece uses Forest Stewardship Council-certified teak from FSC forests, ensuring that Neighbor's furniture is sourced and harvested sustainably. Teak wood oil is naturally water-resistant, making it ideal for preventing rot, fungal growth and pest infestations. As if that wasn't enough, Neighbor's outdoor furniture comes with quick-dry foam cushions and mildew-resistant fabric that doesn't fade.
4. Amish Outlet Store
Amish furniture is historically eco-friendly, using sustainably harvested wood to prevent cutting down large forested areas before new growth comes in. As an American-made product, Amish furniture also doesn't require fossil fuels to ship across the ocean. Amish Outlet Store is one company that makes unique and high-quality pieces. Based in Ohio, all of their furniture is handmade in America.
5. Love Goodly
A subscription box with Love Goodly is a great place to start if you're new to ethical beauty. The company ships curated packages of nontoxic, cruelty-free and vegan beauty products from the U.S. The brand's mission includes fair-trade and sustainable manufacturing, ensuring equitable compensation for workers. Love Goodly's production process also comprises alternative energy sources, upcycling and recycling materials, and zero pesticides and herbicides. If a subscription box isn't for you, personal care and beauty products are available separately online.
6. EcoRoots
EcoRoots helps consumers transition to waste-free beauty, hair and skin care products. All beauty items are nontoxic, cruelty-free, vegan and mostly organic, while beauty accessories are made with organic cotton. Although recognized as a beauty brand, EcoRoots also sells waste-free kitchen and bathroom products. EcoRoots is based in Colorado and ships products with 100% reusable, recyclable and plastic-free packaging materials. That means orders arrive in recyclable boxes and compostable packing peanuts. EcoRoots is also a passionate supporter of the Ocean Conservancy, donating a portion of its profits for plastic removal in our oceans.
7. Pact
Pact's supply chain makes this clothing company stand out as an eco-conscious leader in the garment industry. The brand chooses soft organic cotton for its clothing line, which is nontoxic and uses 81% less water than nonorganic cotton when it grows on the farm. Pact also works with fair-trade companies to ensure workers are paid fairly under safe operations while packaging with recyclable materials. Customers can even opt for carbon-free shipping upon checkout. The company also encourages customers to donate old clothes to nonprofits with its Give Back Box, further reducing its carbon footprint with reusable cardboard boxes.
8. Reformation
Reformation is a Los Angeles-based company that marries style and sustainability with trendy fashions for the modern woman. Reformation's extensive sustainability plan includes products made solely of upcycled materials out of its LEED-certified buildings and factories. Additionally, the company aims to reach over 85% waste recycling — currently, Reformation recycles 75% of compostable waste and textile scraps. Reformation is engaged in every stage of its supply chain and provides customers with a description of each item's environmental footprint.
9. Etsy Reclaimed Furniture
Etsy is your one-stop online shop for handmade items from around the world. It's also a great place to source reclaimed furniture from U.S.-based artisans. Searching for reclaimed furniture on Etsy brings up thousands of results for various uniquely crafted, upcycled wood furniture, such as headboards, tables, bookcases, wall art, shelves and benches. Etsy is a certified B Corp brand dedicated to people and the planet above all else. It commits to 100% carbon-neutral packing and shipping to reach zero emissions by 2030.
10. Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet's mission of "looking good and doing good" is evident in its products and sustainable production — making this U.S.-based hair care brand the eco-friendly product you've been searching for. Love Beauty and Planet's sustainably sourced ingredients are naturally derived, cruelty-free and vegan. The company has also greatly improved the planet by using 100% recycled plastic in product casings and donating $750,000 to environmental organizations.
Sustainable Shopping Never Felt so Great
Climate change is on nearly everyone's mind, and sustainable shopping is one way we can all do our part to improve the planet. Focusing on sustainably ensures you receive high-quality products that are safe for you and the environment.
