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Badger

Shifting Gaia's Sustainable Rating Guide

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USA

about the brand

Badger is a family-owned and operated company based in New Hampshire that creates natural and organic personal care products.

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Badger

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Shifting Gaia's Sustainable Rating Guide

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (Avoid) to 5 (Top Choice). See How We Rate

The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. These are a few factors influencing this brand's score:

sustainability practices

Badger has undertaken several significant sustainability initiatives:

  • Renewable Energy: They have transitioned to 100% solar power at their headquarters, significantly reducing their carbon footprint​.

  • Regenerative Agriculture: Badger has embraced regenerative farming practices to enhance soil health and biodiversity. This includes implementing regenerative techniques in their own gardens and supporting similar practices among their suppliers​.

  • Plastic Neutrality: Partnering with the ReSea Project, Badger removes the equivalent amount of plastic waste from oceans for every product sold​​.

The sustainability score is slightly reduced on account of the plastic in their packaging, even though they do incorporate post-consumer recycled materials. Further innovation in zero-waste packaging could improve the rating​.

ingredients & materials

Badger prioritizes using high-quality, natural ingredients, ensuring that over 99% of their ingredients are USDA Certified Organic. They emphasize using simple, recognizable ingredients like zinc oxide for sunscreens and organic oils and waxes for their balms​​. These ingredients are safe for the skin and sourced through organic agriculture practices. Their impressive number of certifications further support their commitment to safe ingredients.

social responsibility

Badger is a certified B Corporation, which reflects their commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They advocate for family-friendly workplace policies and are involved in community and legislative efforts to promote sustainable and ethical practices​​.

certifications
  • Cruelty Free (PETA)

  • B Corp Certified

  • Leaping Bunny

  • NPA certified natural

  • USDA organic

  • Made Safe

  • EWG Certified

  • Fair Trade Certified

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