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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Eco-Bags
Behind their little green ECOBAGS® tag is a small, woman-owned business with a history of creating well-constructed, responsibly & ethically produced reusable bags of all kinds in natural, recycled and organic materials and fabrics. At Eco-Bags they're innovators - they were one of the first to introduce reusable bags to the market in 1992. They were the first to bring the classic, European cotton string market bags to the US.
We became a B Corp because we're more than just a bag company. We truly see ourselves as environmental change agents with a mission to teach people & organizations to waste less and choose quality products that last.
They use third parties to certify that their supply chain and manufacturing meet or exceed international standards for materials and social conduct. All of the inks used in their custom printing are PVC and phthalate-free, their dyes are AZO free. They do these things not because they have to but because they're the right thing to do. They're very selective about whose merchandise they carry at ECOBAGS.com and they encourage all of their partnering manufacturers to comply with their high standards.
The Change We SeekTM
We know that there is no "away" in our throwaway society. We know that single use plastics cause great harm in our environment and in our bodies. The change we seek is to be a strong voice for source reduction, intelligent packaging, creative thinking and cleaning up our natural world. Using ECOBAGS® is one powerful way to say "yes" to reusable and thoughtful packaging. We know that together we can "clean up the planet one bag at a time™."
Eco-Bags Products, Inc
- Industry: Home & Personal Care
- Product/Services: Reusable Bags, All Types
- Location: Ossining, NY
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.ecobags.com
Summary:
Certified: November 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 6 | 60% |
| Employees » | 14.6 | 37% |
| Consumers » | 17.5 | 50% |
| Community » | 28.5 | 48% |
| Environment » | 14.1 | 47% |
| Composite B Score | 80.7 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentCommunity: 100% suppliers are third party certified as providing fair wages and fair labor conditions; 100% women-owned and operated since 1989
Consumers: 100% products reduce use of plastic bags by providing reusable, sustainable alternative
Employees: All employees paid a living wage
Environment: >50% office supplies sourced through sustainable channels; >50% printed materials use recycled or FSC certified paper; Top 10% in industry for use of recycled and sustainable materials; >80% of Significant Suppliers have been screened for specific enironmental metrics and audited annually



