Oat & Thistle
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. Below are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
overview
about
Oat & Thistle is a small personal care brand that makes solid-bar haircare and skincare with sustainably sourced, plant-based ingredients. Highlights
• Small business
• Vegan and cruelty-free
• No synthetic ingredients
• Sustainable ingredient sourcing
sustainability
details:
Packaging
Oat & Thistle's packaging is entirely plastic free. Primary packaging is minimal and consists of recyclable and compostable paper. Exact details regarding packaging, including secondary packaging, are not readily available.
Ingredient Sustainability
Oat & Thistle's formulations exclusively source low-impact plant-based ingredients and essential oils. There are no synthetic ingredients and forumaltions are kept minimal, which aids in their sustainability. The overall ingredient sustainability profile for the brand is strong.
Energy Use and Footprint
Oat & Thistle is a small brand that does not measure and report their overall emissions. That being said, the brand's scale lends itself toward smaller overall footprint than industry standards. The brand also claims to work with local suppliers, which would reduce the footprint associated with globalized supply chains.
Waste Management
There is little available information regarding waste in production or mitigation strategies. Oat & Thistle is a small business that likely produces much less waste than industry standards.
Business Model
Oat & Thistle offers a limited inventory of evergreen products without seasonal items or regularly product churn. The small, handmade business model lends itself toward slower, more conscious consumption.
non-toxic
details:
Oat & Thistle's formulations are exceedingly non-toxic, lacking synthetic ingredients altogether. The only area of concern for especially sensitive individuals comes in the form of essential oils.
social responsibility
details:
There is little information available regarding fair labor practices across the supply chain. Oat & Thistle is a small business that handmakes their inventory and is thus carries little to no risk of fair labor violations. The brand is entirely vegan and cruelty-free, though they have not yet attained certification. Community engagement is limited, likely in part due to the small scale of operations.
