GreenGear Supply Company Inc. Sustainability Profile

What do our labels mean?

GreenGear Supply Company Inc. is a minority-female owned startup focused on reimagined plastic products for outdoor events and venues. Its sustainability position centres on rain ponchos and bags made from sugarcane ethanol, with packaging made from recycled kraft paper and soy-based ink. The company says its products are reusable, recyclable, and designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising price or quality. It donates more than 1% of revenue to environmental nonprofits, has become a B Corp-certified company, and reports on impact across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

About GreenGear Supply Company Inc.

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
1 - 5

Country
United States

GreenGear Supply Company Inc. Sustainability Actions

EcoRain poncho launched

After years of research, she designed the EcoRain® Poncho, which is made using sugarcane ethanol, a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic.

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Packaging uses recycled materials

Recycled kraft material Made from 100% recycled content. To ensure that our packaging is sustainability sourced, our paper is also FSC® certified. Soy based ink A renewable alternative to petroleum-based ink. Switching to soy-based ink, also makes our paper easier to recycle.

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Donations to environmental nonprofits

From day 1 of our company, more than 1% of all revenue has been donated to environmental nonprofits.

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B Corp certification achieved

In 2023, we made a stronger commitment to our social and environmental performance by becoming a B Corp-certified company.

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Carbon offsets for shipments

From a transportation standpoint, we have found partners to measure and offset all carbon emissions for our shipments. The large order shipment carbon offsets were implemented in 2022 and all parcel shipments will be carbon offsetted, beginning in 2023.

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GreenGear Supply Company Inc. Sustainability Commitments

2023

Parcel shipments carbon offset

all parcel shipments will be carbon offsetted, beginning in 2023.

2023

Expand biodegradation rollout

In 2023, we will be focusing on rolling out our products with enhanced biodegradation, creating more purpose-driven jobs, quantifying our impacts, and joining the B-corp network.

2023

Move manufacturing to cleaner energy

Finalize plan to move manufacturing to support more sustainable energy, such as initially through power purchasing agreements. The goal will be to start implementing at certain locations by the end of 2023.