Established in 1970 after a horrific oil spill in California, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 annually in the United States. Not only is it about spending time outside and reconnecting with nature, but this holiday also aims to raise awareness and advocate for climate-related issues.
One important theme of Earth Day is investing in our planet. This means that businesses all around the world need to act now. If they don’t take action, there will be no future investments to make, as climate change will affect more than just our economy. We’ve seen many organizations and companies attempt this in the past year by engaging in more sustainable practices.
We have compiled a list of brands and companies we think to hold sustainable values that align with the goals of Earth Day.
Pela Case
Based out of Canada, this technology brand creates accessories that are entirely home-compostable! Instead of creating phone cases and watch accessories out of plastic, they use environmentally sensible materials in hundreds of unique colors and designs. Not only that, but all of their shipping materials are recyclable as well.
Bird Collective
Attention bird lovers everywhere! Bird Collective is haven for ornithologists. With merchandise for seemingly everyone, this company supports bird species whose populations have declined dangerously in recent years. The brand donates a portion of sales to avian conservation and charitable organizations across the country.
Patagonia
Patagonia’s former owner, Yvon Chouinard, recently transferred ownership of his 3 billion dollar company to a non-profit organization that champions a mission to combat climate change.
Dr. Bronners
This brand is a great option for those who enjoy wonderful-smelling products. Through agroforestry, they actively aim to fight climate change during the manufacturing process.