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Pleatsmama

Rated: Good

Last rated: Jul 2022

price:
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location: Korea

Based in South Korea, Pleatsmama is a label that specialises in handbags made from plastic bottles.

Pleatsmama sustainability rating

This brand was last rated July 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

5 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Pleatsmama's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is it's a start. Its final stage of production is undertaken in South Korea, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it investigates and reports on safety incidents.

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

Pleatsmama is rated 'good' overall.

Rated Jul 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.