Sustainable
Initiatives
Social Enterprise
Prioritize maximizing social and environmental well-being along with their business goals, shown in their mission and activities.
Zero Waste
A. Sell products in bulk, in reusable, recyclable, or returnable packaging.
B. Sell products promoting a zero waste lifestyle.
C. Has zero waste accreditation.
Recycle/Upcycle
A. Produce, sell, share, or rent recycled/upcycled products.
B. Provide services to recycle or upcycle products.
Natural/Organic
Sell a majority of products that are organic or natural. These include greengrocers, natural farms, organic farms, restaurants, sustainable fisheries, shops thats sell sustainably farmed fish, and sustainable butchers.
Plant-based
Sell products using no animal products or by-products, and restaurants or cafes that provide at least one full meal that has no animal products or by-products and explicitly states that it is vegan or plant-based.
Domestic Made
Sell a majority of products that are made domestically using domestically produced raw materials.
Rental/Share
Provide products for renting or sharing.
Traditional Crafts
Sell products made by local craftsmen and artisans, protecting culture and heritage.
Gives Back
Contribute to society or the environment through donation, employment, or other forms of support.
Fairtrade
Ethical Fashion
Secondhand Apparel
Sell products designed to support farmers, craftsmen, and artisans by achieving sustainable and equitable trade relationships that empower their livelihood.
Sell fashion items such as clothing, accessories, and jewelry which are ethically sourced, designed, produced, and sold, and address issues such as working conditions, sustainable production, and animal welfare.
Sell previously owned clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Secondhand Goods
Sell secondhand products including used book shops, antique stores, used furniture stores, and used electronics stores.
Ethical Cosmetics
Sell cosmetics which are ethically sourced, natural, organic, and cruelty free (not tested on animals).
Local
Sell a majority of products that are locally made with locally sourced ingredients.
BYO Bottle
Accept bottles from customers for refilling water or for purchasing drinks.
BYO Container
Accept containers from customers for purchasing food and other goods.
Experiences
Provide educational experiences or bookings for educational experiences related to sustainability such as eco/nature/culture tours, workshops, planting or harvesting opportunities, etc.
Renewable Energy
More than half of the electricity usage is from renewable energy.