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Origin

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: United Kingdom

Origin is a UK based brand that sells clothing to fund social impact projects in Africa.

Origin sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


Origin's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. It is a social enterprise that creates opportunities for workers in rural Kenya. It traces all of its supply chain. It ensures payment of a living wage in the final stage of production.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use any animal products but it does not state that it's vegan.

Origin is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated August 2022