econsciousness blog

As of October 2022, the entire econscious supply chain will be SEDEX members with current SMETA audits on file.  SMETA is Sedex’s social auditing methodology, enabling businesses to assess their sites and suppliers to understand working conditions in their supply chain. https://www.sedex.com/our-services/smeta-audit/ Sedex’s vision is to drive organisations globally to improve the lives of the people they impact. Today, Sedex and our members impact the lives of 33 million people globally. We believe every person working in the supply chain should have equality, a safe place to work, and the means to support themselves and their families, free of bribery...

The econscious headquarters are powered by 100% local renewable EverGreen electricity . What makes EverGreen so special? EverGreen power sources are generated entirely in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. By tapping solar by day and geothermal by night, this 100% renewable option doesn’t need to be backed up by dirty power such as natural gas. By helping build new local sources, EverGreen customers are supporting the local economy, creating jobs, and promoting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. https://sonomacleanpower.org/programs/evergreen

econscious does not use any animal fibers in our clothing or apparel.  To show our commitment to utilizing non-animal based fibers we’ve partnered with PETA Approve Vegan.  Why?  Learn more here. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in the food industry, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on...

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA’s mission is to promote and protect organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy. OTA envisions organic products becoming a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people's lives and the environment.   https://www.ota.com/

Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the preferred fiber and materials industry. We build a community that can collectively accomplish what no individual or company can do alone. We develop, manage, and promote a suite of leading industry standards, as well as collect and publish critical industry data and insights that enable brands and retailers to measure, manage and track the use of preferred fiber and materials. With a robust membership representing leading brands, retailers, and suppliers, Textile Exchange is positively impacting climate through accelerating the use of preferred fibers across the global textile industry.