Packaging
The brand introduced plastic-free paperboard “twist-up” tubes for its deodorants, replacing conventional plastic sticks. These paper tubes are 100% recyclable and sourced from sustainably managed forests (FSC-certified). The deodorant wipes come in individually wrapped in FSC-certified paper, with the wipe material itself made of biodegradable bamboo pulp. However, the brand continues to offer an “Original” plastic stick option alongside the paper tubes, and there is no refill system in place.
Ingredient Sustainability
Freedom's formulations are overwhelmingly plant-based, renewable, and biodegradable. Core ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, arrowroot, and essential oils are naturally sourced and break down benignly in the environment. The deodorant sticks and body wipes contain no petrochemical polymers or microplastics. They rely on botanical waxes, clays, and starches that won't persist as pollutants. Many ingredients are noted as organic or natural by the company (e.g. organic coconut oil).
One area for improvement is the use of certain synthetics in the makeup wipes (e.g. ceteareth compounds, phenoxyethanol). While these are common safe cosmetic ingredients, they are fossil-derived and not biodegradable in the same way natural oils are. Additionally, if any palm-derived ingredients are used (e.g. Cetearyl compounds), there's no indication of RSPO-certified sustainable sourcing. Despite these minor caveats, Freedom avoids environmentally problematic substances (no silicones, no non-biodegradable microbeads, etc.) and favors ingredients with a low environmental footprint.
Energy Use and Footprint
Freedom Deo provides minimal public information about its manufacturing energy use or carbon footprint. The company has referenced a “climate pledge” and emphasizes caring for the planet, but no concrete data or targets on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy use, or production facility efficiency are disclosed.
Freedom is a small, independent brand (based in the USA and women-owned), which likely means a smaller overall footprint than large mass-produced brands. Its distribution includes online sales and third-party retailers, but there's no mention of carbon-neutral shipping or offsets.
Waste Management
Aside from packaging, Freedom Deo provides little information on waste reduction in its production and operations. The brand does not publicly detail its manufacturing processes, so it's unclear if they implement waste reduction, recycling, or water conservation at their facilities. There are no statements about factory waste diversion rates or initiatives to minimize production scrap.
Business Model
Freedom Deo's business model shows some alignment with mindful consumption, but also areas typical of a growing retail brand. On one hand, Freedom's product line is focused and purposeful. On the other hand, Freedom does employ typical sales strategies like bundles and subscriptions.
