How We Choose and Rate Brands

We always rigorously review and vet brands before recommending them.

The Ecothes Opinion

We add our Ecothes Opinion to certain articles, especially in our Brand Ratings category. This is a score between 0 and 5, based on the following criteria:

Material choice and production process

Factory choice and transparency

How the brand treats their workers

Whether a brand gives back to their community

Sustainability certifications and qualifications

A Note on Transparency

We acknowledge that we're not perfect. There is always a chance that after we recommend a brand, they lose a certification or change their process without us immediately noticing.

Because of this, we'd always recommend reading through a brand's website or getting in touch with them if you're unsure about purchasing from them.

If you notice a recommendation that has outdated information, please leave a friendly comment letting us know. We regularly review and update our recommendations when we have new information on a brand.

Our Product Reviews

Where possible, we test real brands and products to give our honest feedback. Here are some examples:

8000Kicks Review The World's First Hemp Sneakers Allbirds Tree Dasher 2.0 Performance Running Shoes Colorful Standard Sweatpants and Hoodie Terra Thread Sustainable Bags Tropicfeel Shell Travel Backpack BeFlamboyant Vegan Sneakers Fulton Insoles Sustainable Comfort Organic Basics Essential Tees

We're always adding new eco-friendly product reviews, so check back soon!

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