Butter Me Up Organics

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Butter Me Up Organics

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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

sustainability
8.0 out of 10
non-toxic
10.0 out of 10
social responsibility

about

Butter Me Up Organics is a small business that makes sustainable, non-toxic personal care products. Highlights

• Plastic-free packaging

• Small Business

• 100% non-toxic

• Simple, whole, sustainable ingredients

sustainability

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Sustainability
score:
8.0 out of 10

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Packaging

Butter Me Up Organics packaging is at least 30% post-recycled material and is recyclable, which includes glass jars and metal lids. Shipping materials are 100% post-recycled material and kraft. Labels are printed on recycled paper from eco-friendly soy-based inks.

Ingredient Sustainability

Butter Me Up Organics uses minimal, whole ingredients that consist almost entirely of low-impact crops. There is only minimal use of ingredients that might be sourced from non-organic practices. Overall, the brand's ingredient use is exceedingly sustainable.

Energy Use and Footprint

There is little to no publicly available data regarding energy use or carbon footprint. Butter Me Up Organics is a small business that claims to partner with companies that are sustainable and environmentally friendly, sourcing directly from farmers when possible to increase traceability. Their overall footprint across the supply chain is likely low, though no exact production information is available.

Waste Management

There is limited information regarding waste management or mitigation efforts in production.

Business Model

The brand's business model clearly prioritizes slow, intentional consumption. They avoid trend-driven, seasonal, or limited-edition products. Their inventory consists of a well-curated evergreen collection with minimal product churn.

non-toxic

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Non-toxic
score:
10.0 out of 10

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Butter Me Up Organics' products are free from sulfates, phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and dyes. They use only a few natural ingredients and avoid toxic synthetic ingredients altogether. Their formulations are simple, transparent, and toxin-free.

social responsibility

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There is limited to no information regarding fair labor practices, though Butter Me Up Organics claims that products are made “fair trade.” The brand is a small business that makes products in small batches. There is little labor risk involved in operations, even if there is little information or third-party certification available currently. Butter Me Up Organics claims that all formulations are completely cruelty-free.