Stages of products life cycle include:
Our standards for each include non-negotiable and additional criteria…
NON-NEGOTIABLE
These are essential and already need to be administered in order to meet our sustainability criteria.
1. Low environmental impact materials that are biodegradable/ recyclable/ recycled/ repurposed.
2. Packaging has to be biodegradable/ recyclable.
3. Location of apparel manufacture/warehouse is transparent and accessible to consumers.
4. Material used are transparent and available to consumers
5. No exploitation - ethical treatment towards all/any employees involved in the process of production-market.
6. Must have an active action plan in place to mitigate water consumption, energy use.
ADDITIONALLY
We believe these are just as important in relation to sustainability, however if non- negotiable criteria is met and the brand is able to prove they are working towards bettering these, they will still be eligible to qualify to be listed on ecocious.com.au
7. Carbon neutral or positive businesses
8. Community - giving back to communities or the environment
9. Not strictly profit driven, are making an impact through NFP/ focus groups.
10. Low environmental impact solutions used.
11. Waste traceability and prevention of environmental contamination and toxicology.
12. Progressive alterations in practice to optimal sustainability.
