Brand: Etrican

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: This piece is a natural colored cardigan with contrast trimmings and pocket details and longer than usual sleeves and length.

Made of organic cotton in India, the cardigan comes in four different sizes.

About Brand

Etrican was established in 2009 and is one of Singapore’s first green fashion labels offering organic cotton clothing.

Where to Buy

You can buy from Etrican’s online store.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 17 May 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

Etrican is committed to be a sustainable business and its apparel is made using environmentally friendly fabrics and materials. They use organic cotton for their clothing, and use reused or recycled materials for their accessories. They also try to be environmentally responsible in their business operations.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company keeps their production regional to reduce carbon footprint, reduces energy consumption in their office and prints their name cards on recycled paper.

Energy and Climate Change

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

Etrican has taken steps to keep their production regional so as to reduce its carbon footprint, and also to reduce energy consumption in their office.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company does not give out packaging if customers are collecting the products directly from them and are fine with no packaging.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The product is GOTS certified. Based on the GOTS criteria for fibre production, a textile product carrying the GOTS label grade ‘organic’ must contain a minimum of 95% certified organic fibres.

The GOTS criteria for processing and manufacturing also includes the prohibition of critical inputs such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nano particles, and genetically modified organisms.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The product is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which is recognised as the leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres, and defines environmental criteria along the supply chain and social criteria as well.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

Etrican believes in environmental and social responsibility. The company uses organic cotton certified by GOTS, which one of the social criteria is to have a policy for social accountability to ensure that the social criteria can be met.

Etrican’s accessories are handmade with the help of GtG, a non profit organisation in India offering fair employment to people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In addition, Etrican’s gifts range are handmade or hand painted by a group of deaf and other physically challenged people employed by Silence, a centre for socio-economic rehabilitation based in India.

30. Are the company employees involved in community activities or volunteering their time to help the community or the environment?

Etrican’s founders, Yumiko and Dragos are actively involved in community activities as participating vendors or sponsors for events such as Re-Live by Eco Singapore, Project Pebbles, Green Carnival by NUS SAVE or Clean and Green Singapore.

Reviews

“I wore the cardigan for a full day and love the snuggly feel to it. The piece is light in weight and definitely a comfortable item to wear even outdoors. The longer length also made for a perfect transitional layer.”

- Nor Lastrina Hamid

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Brand: Bamboo Baby

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Bamboo Baby’s white shorts with black ribbon belt is made from organic bamboo.

This piece is for girls aged 4-5 years and is 104cm to 110cm long.

About Brand

Bamboo Baby in the UK offers a wide range of high quality designer baby clothes and kids clothing, made from organic bamboo and organic cotton.

Where to Buy

Bamboo Baby products are distributed by Eccogekko. You can buy from their online store.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8  points in the following 5 criteria (updated on 4 May 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The company is committed to sustainability and ensures that their fabrics, which include bamboo and cotton, are ethically and organically produced. They also use minimal recycled and biodegradable packaging and using 100% renewable energy in the office.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company uses 100% renewable energy in their office.

Energy and Climate Change

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

The company uses 100% renewable energy in their office.

Materials and Waste

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

The product is made from bamboo, one of the worlds fastest growing plants, and is grown without pesticides or fertilisers.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company uses minimal recycled and biodegradable packaging.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The product is made from organic bamboo, and the bamboo yarn is Oeko-Tex 100 certified, which limits the use of chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The company works with manufacturers which are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. These certifications limit the use of chemicals.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

The company donates a percentage of their turnover to charity – usually an environmental or children’s charity.

The company also works with manufacturers certified to the Social Accountability 8000 Standard for managing human rights in the workplace and ensures that workers are getting a fair deal, and the FLO-CERT certification which ensures that traders pay the Fairtrade Premium to producers.

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Brand: OneClick

Attributes: Energy Saving

Description: OneClick’s IntelliPlug for Desktop is a smart plug which powers all desktop peripherals, such as monitor, printer, scanner, desktop lamp, broadband modem, speakers/sub-woofer, mobile phone charger or games console, on and off automatically.

To use the IntelliPlug, plug the desktop computer into the permanently live master socket, connect peripherals into the remaining sockets, plug the IntelliPlug into the wall socket, and the peripherals will receive power 5 seconds after the desktop is activated. When the computer is turned off, the IntelliPlug detects the drop in current draw and after a few seconds, it automatically turns off the other peripherals too.

About Brand

OneClick is a UK company which carries a range of energy saving devices such as the IntelliPlug for TV, audio, desktop and laptop equipment.

Where to Buy

OneClick’s energy saving products can be bought through Greenviron Eco in Singapore.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 3 May 2012):

Business Sustainability

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

The product, IntelliPlug, was an Environmental Innovation Winner in the UK eWell-Being Awards 2006/07.

Energy and Climate Change

6. Is the product or service energy efficient or helps to conserve energy or reduce carbon emissions?

The product helps to conserve energy by switching off peripheral equipment when the main desktop is not in use, thus eliminating energy used in the standby mode.

7. Does the product or service have an energy or carbon-related third party certification or label?

The product has the Energy Saving Trust Recommended label. This is a UK certification mark for products that meet strict criteria on energy efficiency.

Chemicals and Health

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The product is RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. This means usage of hazardous substances such as lead, hexavalent chromium, mercury, polybrominated biphenyls, cadmium and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, do not exceed maximum limits.

Reviews

“It switches off the peripheral devices automatically once the computer shuts down, so I didn’t have to wait for the computer to complete shutting down before switching off other devices. However, the peripheral devices didn’t switch on if my laptop is fully charged, perhaps because my laptop’s power consumption during normal usage is very low.

This device is useful for people who forget to switch off their peripheral devices such as printer, speaker and modem, when they switch off their computer. However, if pressing a few more switches is not an issue for you, then you don’t really need to invest in this device.”

- Tan Yi Han

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Brand: Hatchling

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Hatchling’s Little Dancer Tee is made from 100% organic Supima cotton and uses azo free dyes and non-toxic environmentally safe inks.

This particular piece is for girls and comes in three different sizes, for age 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7 years old.

About Brand

Hatchling provides eco-friendly children clothing made in the US, using 100% organic Supima cotton, azo free dyes, and non-toxic environmentally safe inks. All their T-shirts have bold and quirky designs.

Where to Buy

Hatchling products are distributed by Eccogekko. You can buy from their online store.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 3  points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 1 May 2012):

Materials and Waste

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

The cotton used for the product is organic and grown in a sustainable manner to minimise impact on the environment by using less water, land and energy.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The product uses natural organic cotton with azo free dyes and non-toxic environmentally safe inks.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The company uses organic cotton for its clothing.

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Brand: Canboli

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Canboli’s Sleeveless Bodysuit with Colourful Edge is made from 100% Turkish organic cotton. The organic cotton is certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).

This particular piece is unisex and comes in five different colours; Brown, Fuchsia, Lime, Orange and Turquoise, for babies 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months.

About Brand

Canboli is a brand of Orimpex B.V., a company in the Netherlands, which carries 100% organic, bright-coloured, high-end baby clothes.

Where to Buy

Canboli products are distributed by Eccogekko. You can buy from their online store.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 12 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 26 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

The company is certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which is recognised as the leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres, and defines environmental criteria along the supply chain and social criteria as well.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have a written environmental policy.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have procedures to minimise waste and discharges.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have target goals and procedures to reduce water consumption per kg of textile output.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

Based on the GOTS criteria for fibre production, a textile product carrying the GOTS label grade ‘organic’ must contain a minimum of 95% certified organic fibres.

The GOTS criteria for processing and manufacturing also includes the prohibition of critical inputs such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nano particles, and genetically modified organisms.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company is certified organic according to the GOTS.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Based on the GOTS criteria, all chemical inputs must be evaluated and meet basic requirements on toxicity and biodegradability/eliminability.

The GOTS criteria for processing and manufacturing also includes the prohibition of critical inputs such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nano particles, and genetically modified organisms.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

In the GOTS, one of the social criteria is to have a policy for social accountability to ensure that the social criteria can be met.

29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?

In the GOTS, the social criteria includes child labour must not be used, and no discrimination is practised.

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Brand: Green Baby

Attributes: Fair Trade, Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Green Baby’s Farmyard Sleepsuit is made from 100% organic cotton and uses nickel free poppers. This particular range is made on a fair trade project in India.

The organic cotton is certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The dyes used does not include harmful substances.

This particular piece is unisex and sizes are available for babies 3-6 months and 6-12 months.

About Brand

Green Baby is a leading baby company in the UK that is exclusively focused on producing organic cotton baby clothing and handmade skincare range that is eco-friendly and ethical.

Where to Buy

Green Baby products are distributed by Eccogekko. You can buy from their online store.

Green Rating

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 5 stars based on 14 points in the following 6 criteria (updated on 26 Apr 2012):

Business Sustainability

1. Does the company, product or service have a third party certified green business or green product label?

The company is certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which is recognised as the leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres, and defines environmental criteria along the supply chain and social criteria as well.

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have a written environmental policy.

4. Has the company taken steps to implement green practices in the office or reduce the environmental impacts from its offices?

The company minimises the impact at the manufacturing stage by using only environmentally friendly processes. The dyes used are free from harmful heavy metals. The card used in the packaging, hangers, and delivery boxes is recycled, and their clothing is delivered in reusable bags.

5. Has the company, product or service won any environmental or sustainability awards?

The company won the 2009 and 2010 Best Children’s Eco Range at the Prima Baby Fashion Awards.

Prima Baby Fashion Awards is an annual competition organised by Prima Baby magazine, Britain’s fastest growing pregnancy and baby magazine.

Energy and Climate Change

9. Does the company measure its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

10. Has the company set an energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas reduction target?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

11. Has the company taken steps towards reducing its energy consumption, carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have data on energy consumption, target goals and procedures to reduce energy consumption per kg of textile output.

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have procedures to minimise waste and discharges.

The company also minimises waste as the card they use in their packaging, hangers, and delivery boxes is recycled, and clothing is delivered in reusable bags.

Water

22. Has the company taken steps to reduce the water usage or wastewater generated in the production of the product or service?

In the GOTS, one of the environmental criteria is to have target goals and procedures to reduce water consumption per kg of textile output.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

Based on the GOTS criteria for fibre production, a textile product carrying the GOTS label grade ‘organic’ must contain a minimum of 95% certified organic fibres.

The GOTS criteria for processing and manufacturing also includes the prohibition of critical inputs such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nano particles, and genetically modified organisms.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The company is certified organic according to the GOTS.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Based on the GOTS criteria, all chemical inputs must be evaluated and meet basic requirements on toxicity and biodegradability/eliminability.

The GOTS criteria for processing and manufacturing also includes the prohibition of critical inputs such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, functional nano particles, and genetically modified organisms.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

In the GOTS, one of the social criteria is to have a policy for social accountability to ensure that the social criteria can be met.

The company is also supporting fair trade since 1999, meaning that everyone in the supply chain, from the cotton farmers to the pattern cutters and everyone in between can bank on the fact that the company will support them, that they will be paid a fair wage, enjoy tea breaks, proper sanitation and work in pleasant and clean environments. It also means that the company pay them the kind of prices for their products that enable them to plan for their families and future.

29. Does the company have a no child labour or non-discrimination policy?

In the GOTS, the social criteria includes child labour must not be used, and no discrimination is practised.

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