26 Circular Companies To Shop From
If you are going to purchase something, we encourage you to purchase from a company that prioritizes the circular economy. Discover our top picks.
Why Shop Circularly?
The power of our dollar goes further than we realize. Our money builds our economy and inherently supports the same economy that is destroying the earth. What if there was a way that we could actively become conscious consumers? Could our spending dollars create an economy that is restorative, circular, and beneficial? At Carom, we believe that thoughtful spending can help build a Living Economy.
Why You Should Shop from This List
All of the companies on this list have been included because they fall into one of four categories:
Conventional
Nominal
Sustainable
Restorative
Regenerative
You can learn more about each scoring category here.
Though some of the companies on this list rank higher than others, they are all fantastic options compared to what is currently on the market. If you are going to purchase something, we encourage you to choose to purchase from a company that prioritizes the circular economy.
Identify Your Needs vs. Wants
Before buying something, we encourage you to identify your core needs. Core needs are items or products that are essential to survival, such as food, shelter, medicine, water, etc. These core needs are non-negotiables when it comes to consumption. Once you know your core needs, you can determine which items are luxury purchases and may not need to be bought.
By listing your core needs, you can begin to break down or consider how you can meet them sustainably.
For example, energy. Can switching to solar power in my home support regenerative practices?
When grocery shopping, are there places that I can choose to shop at that are local and organic rather than supporting commercial farming?
For access to water, is there any way that I can purchase a water filter and replace single-use water bottles?
26 Circular Companies to Shop From
Clothing & Apparel
Paka
Paka is a Peruvian company with a mission to create natural, all-purpose clothing for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in Peru, Paka innovates with alpaca fiber and other planet-friendly materials to produce clothing that is healthier for both people and the environment. Learn more.
Patagonia
Patagonia is an American clothing company primarily known for its outdoor clothing and gear. Founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, expanded its product line to include apparel for various outdoor sports like climbing, surfing, and hiking. The company has achieved a B-label, indicating its commitment to sustainability in sports and outdoor clothing. Learn more.
Merinos Shoes
Founded in 2017, San Diego-based Merinos is on a mission to make the most comfortable shoes on Earth made from the finest quality merino wool. They are borderline obsessed with fine-tuning their shoes so that they can be undeniably the best shoes for your feet and the planet. Learn more.
Bananatex
Bananatex® is an innovative fabric made entirely from the fibers of Abacá banana plants. It's the brainchild of the Swiss bag brand QWSTION, who collaborated with yarn specialists and weavers from Taiwan to bring this material to life. Learn more.
For Days
For Days is an online shop that offers planet-friendly clothing and home alternatives. From cotton shirts to totes made from recycled plastics, For Days is a wonderland for those beginning their sustainability journey. Learn more.
Repreve
REPREVE is the leading brand of recycled performance fiber crafted from used plastic bottles and other waste materials. By transforming single-use plastics into high-quality yarn, REPREVE is paving the way for a more environmentally friendly approach to textile production. Learn more.
Indosole
Indosole created SETT Sole Engineered Tire Technology, which processes recycled tires into powder. This technique breaks down tires into smaller pieces that can be used for new shoe soles. Indosole shoes are composed of 40% recycled tires, 30% natural rubber, and 30% new materials. Learn more.
United by Blue
United By Blue is an outdoor lifestyle brand focused on ocean conservation that offers climate-friendly clothing, bags, and home goods that address environmental challenges through a proactive anti-waste mindset. Learn more.
Allbirds
Founded in 2016, Allbirds Inc. is a New Zealand and American company selling footwear and apparel solely focused on sustainability. The company has garnered acclaim for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and pioneering the use of natural materials in footwear and clothing. Learn more.
Woolly
Woolly Clothing provides clothing and activewear crafted from Merino wool, which is renowned for its unparalleled comfort, performance, and versatility. Learn more.
Food
Clean Coffee
Clean Coffee isn't just your average coffee shop. Where most coffee shops charge several dollars extra for non-dairy options such as oat or almond milk, Clean Coffee does the opposite. Here, you will have to pay extra for dairy milk, as dairy cows and their manure produce greenhouse gas emissions that directly contribute to climate change. Learn more.
Cowgirl Creamery
Cowgirl Creamery crafts delicious cheeses from local and regional ingredients in Sonoma County. Their mission is to use dairy as a source of goods and make sustainably responsible products. Learn more.
Sunken Seaweed
Sunken Seaweed is an initiative working hard to restore ocean health through sustainable seaweed farming practices. Additionally, they run a commercial land-based seaweed farm and a kelp hatchery and nursery on the peninsula of Humboldt Bay that sells Seaweed as food. Learn more.
Alter Eco
Alter Eco's motto is, "Eat chocolate and save the planet." We can't argue with that! With their clean manufacturing and sourcing, we couldn't help but take the time to highlight what makes them worth the purchase. Learn more.
Humbolt Regenerative Brewery
Humboldt Regeneration Brewery was established in 2012 by Owner and Brewmaster Jacob Pressey. This agriculture-focused farmhouse brewery is dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture through craft beer. Learn more.
Daily Essentials
Hüppy
Huppy offers toothpaste tablets crafted from sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients. These tablets aren't just about cleaning your teeth; they're about revolutionizing your oral hygiene routine while minimizing your environmental footprint. Learn more.
Pela
With approximately 1.6 billion plastic phone cases discarded in landfills yearly, Pela replaces the plastic in phone cases, ensuring it prioritizes sustainability and toxin-free materials in all its products. Learn more.
Earth Breeze
Earth Breeze sells climate-friendly alternatives to traditional laundry detergents. Their Eco Sheets are designed to provide powerful cleaning without the need for plastic jugs, contributing to a cleaner planet and a more efficient laundry routine. Learn more.
Papaya Reusables
Papaya Reusables is a company that offers innovative, eco-friendly cleaning solutions designed to replace traditional, wasteful products with planet-friendly alternatives. Learn more.
Clean Cult
Cleancult is transforming the cleaning industry by eliminating plastic waste with refillable cleaning products that are designed to reduce environmental impact and help you live a greener lifestyle at home. Learn more.
Lunchskins
Lunchskins offers planet-friendly and stylish alternatives to disposable plastic bags for food storage. Learn more.
Ecosia
Ecosia is an environmentally friendly search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue, making it a simple and impactful way to contribute to climate action every day. Learn more.
Wowables
WOWABLES® is a game changer in the way we approach everyday tasks. Offering reusable, biodegradable, and cost-saving paper towels, WOWABLES® provides a climate-friendly alternative to traditional disposable options. Learn more.
Products
Bay Area Redwood
Bay Area Redwood was founded with the mission of keeping trees out of landfills. Today, they continue their work to reclaim urban felled trees to create timeless works of art from sustainably sourced wood. Learn more.
4ocean
4ocean is a for-profit company founded by two surfers on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. Through their sales of handcrafted bracelets, they fund their work of removing plastic waste from the world's oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Learn more.
Ailuna
Ailuna is a sustainability engagement app that makes it easy for you to develop habits that are good for you and the planet. Learn more.
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