Sustainable Alternatives to Amazon

Amazon has made life incredibly convenient for us. We can receive whatever we need at our doorstep with just a few clicks. But unfortunately, one of the world's biggest companies is not doing enough for the planet.

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According to Amazon's own reports, despite its pledges to reduce emissions, it has not made significant reductions in recent years. In fact, its self-reported emissions increased by almost 40% in 2022 compared to 2019 levels.

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Amazon also abandoned its pledge to make 50% of its deliveries carbon neutral by 2030 and was removed from a U.N.-backed watchdog's list of climate-conscious companies.

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Given its inadequate progress and questionable practices, it is crucial for us to explore alternatives to Amazon and support companies that are working towards a more sustainable future.

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Here's a list of Climate Neutral Certified companies that can act as Amazon alternatives:

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Personal Care Products

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Preserve

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Preserve is a sustainable company that turns recycled materials into personal care and home essentials. It focuses on sustainability through recycled packaging, renewable energy use, sustainable material research, and supplier collaboration to reduce environmental impact.

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BLK + GRN

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BLK + GRN is a marketplace dedicated to sustainable, plant-based, and cruelty-free products created by Black artisans. They focus on offering non-toxic personal care items targeted at Black women, challenging the industry norm of harmful chemicals in beauty products. The company aims to educate consumers about the importance of investing in healthy, sustainable products while supporting Black women entrepreneurs.

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Zero Waste Store

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The Zero Waste Store’s mission is to be the top source of sustainable products for everyday consumers. It advocates for rethinking consumption patterns and positions itself as a trusted platform for sustainable products, ranging from household to personal care products.

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Home Goods

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‍Simpleswitch.org

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Simpleswitch.org is a sustainable marketplace offering a wide range of products, from toilet paper to wedding dresses, with the option to filter by environmental or social impact values. The company is actively reducing its environmental impact through various initiatives, including transitioning to lower-carbon software and servers, working with manufacturers to install renewable energy sources, and minimizing waste and plastic packaging throughout its supply chain.

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Made Trade

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Made Trade is an online marketplace curating ethically made and sustainably sourced products. It rigorously assesses each item from its 130+ partner brands, ensuring it meets at least two of its eight core values. This assessment includes verifying sustainable material sourcing, safe working conditions, and fair wages throughout the supply chain. On Made Trade, you can find a wide range of products, from furniture and bedding to clothes and shoes.

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Goodee

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Goodee is a curated online marketplace that seamlessly blends style with sustainability. It offers a diverse range of products, from outdoor and gardening items to home decor and furniture. As a certified B Corp, Goodee truly walks the talk when it comes to environmental responsibility. The company holds Climate Neutral certification and is a member of 1% for the Planet, demonstrating its commitment by donating at least 1% of sales to environmental causes. Goodee allows customers to filter brands based on the causes they support, including gender advocacy, poverty reduction, water conservation, and the promotion of a circular economy.

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Grocery

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Thrive Market

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Thrive Market, a B Corp and Plastic Neutral certified marketplace, offers top-selling organic brands at wholesale prices, making it an excellent Amazon alternative for grocery and gourmet needs. The company is committed to sustainability through various initiatives, including emission reduction, regenerative agriculture support, and implementing science-aligned targets by 2027.

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EarthHero

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EarthHero is a sustainable marketplace offering a diverse range of products from audio and tech to sports and outdoors, with the unique feature of allowing customers to shop by values such as vegan, women-owned, or zero-waste. To minimize its environmental impact, EarthHero is implementing various initiatives, including a low-carbon sourcing policy, reducing emissions from goods and electricity, and addressing issues like packaging waste and business travel.

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Books and Tech Products

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Bookshop.org

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Bookshop.org, a B Corp-certified business, connects readers with independent booksellers worldwide, dedicating over 80% of its profit margin to these stores and committing to not sell out to major retailers. The company has implemented initiatives to reduce emissions from various sources and is currently working on reducing shipping miles through order consolidation and using ground transportation for business travel.

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Reebelo

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Reebelo is an online store that offers affordable, high-quality refurbished electronics with the aim of reducing e-waste. It is committed to creating a circular economy where everyone can access affordable tech while also helping the planet. Reebelo ensures its devices are 100% functional and original, offering a 30-day free return policy.

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Back Market

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Back Market is a global online marketplace that focuses on refurbished electronics, offering a wide range of products from phones to PCs. It’s committed to reducing e-waste by promoting pre-owned, eco-friendly products. Back Market's dedication to sustainability is further validated by its B Corp certification.

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Apparel

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For Days

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For Days is tackling the broken fashion industry with its innovative Take Back Bag system. It collects unwanted clothing directly from homes, sorts and grades items using advanced technology, and ensures over 90% of collected items find a new purpose. Its goal is to become the go-to choice for clothing recycling, promoting circularity and sustainability in fashion.

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Organic Basics

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Organic Basics, a Copenhagen-based brand, offers minimalist, sustainably produced essentials for men and women. The company crafts its products from eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, TENCEL™, and recycled fabrics in European factories committed to responsible production. Partnering with Made2Flow and One Carbon World, Organic Basics measures and offsets its emissions. The brand provides full transparency about its environmental impact through its annual sustainability report.

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Tentree

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Tentree specializes in sustainable men's and women's apparel and accessories. With climate-offsetting subscription services like travel offset packages and daily offset packages, Tentree is committed to advancing sustainability across the fashion industry. Recognized for its environmental commitment, Tentree has been Climate Neutral certified since 2020 and obtained Certified B Corp status in 2016. Tentree is also active in sustainability alliances like the Restorative Coalition and is a signatory of The Fashion Charter.

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