Overview:

Sustainability 8.0/10
Non-toxicity 10.0/10

HiBar is a waterless haircare and personal care brand that focuses on making plastic-free products and eliminating single-use waste.

Highlights

• 100% plastic-free packaging

• Toxin-free

• Sustainable ingredient sourcing

• Waterless alternatives for haircare

Sustainability

score : 8.0/10

Packaging

HiBar uses 100% FSC certified cardboard and paper packaging printed with vegetable based ink. All packaging, both product and shipping, is either recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable. HiBar is entirely plastic-free, meaning at no stage in shipping do they ever incorporate plastic wrapping or tape.

Material Sustainability

HiBar sources their ingredients almost exclusively from low-impact crops. They do not use palm oil or any palm derivatives in their formulations. Some ingredients, like mica or cocoa, carry sustainability concerns but these are minimal.

Energy Use and Footprint

By removing water from their products and electing to sell shampoo and conditioner bars instead, HiBar significantly reduces production and shipping emissions. However, there is little available information regarding energy use or other forms of emissions reduction.

Waste Management

There is little information available regarding waste management and mitigation strategies in production.

Business Model

The brand offers a clearly evergreen selection with essentially zero product churn or trend based marketing.

Non-toxicity

score : 10.0/10

HiBar creates formulations that are free from parabens, keratin sulfates, silicones, soaps, and artificial dyes. They offer special products like their Sensitive Plastic-Free Deodorant for individuals with especially sensitive skin.

Social Responsibility

score : 5.0/10

There is little information available regarding the brand's fair labor practices or standards. There is also limited information pertaining to any community engagement or initiatives. Their products are vegan and cruelty-free.