Bambaw
brand rating & evaluation
overall rating:
Top Choice
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. Below are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
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overview
sustainability
non-toxic
social responsibility
8 out of 10
8 out of 10
6.75 out of 10
about
Bambaw makes zero-waste home goods, personal care products, and sustainable swaps aimed at reducing single use plastic waste.
highlights
Plastic-free packaging
Reusable alternatives for single-use items
Toxin-free formulations
sustainability
score:
8 out of 10
details:
Packaging
Bambaw uses 100% recyclable cardboard or compostable packaging for all their products. Packaging is 100% plastic free and they never use plastic films on cardboard.
Material Sustainability
Bambaws materials and ingredients consist of mostly stainless steel (a forever recyclable), bamboo, cotton, and natural plant derived ingredients (for personal care products) sourced from low impact crops.
Energy Use and Footprint
There is little information regarding production emissions and reductions.
Waste Management
There is little available information regarding waste mitigation strategies.
Business Model
The brand offers an evergreen collection with essentially zero-product churn. There is clear focus on quality vs quantity and mindful consumption is encouraged.
non-toxic
score:
8 out of 10
details:
Bambaw mostly produces home goods. It is unclear for some items like their reusable razor, what paints or coloring techniques are used for color options and their toxicity. For their few personal care formulations, the ingredients are almost exclusively plant-based and non-toxic. They do include parfum (fragrance), the composition of which is partially unclear.
social responsibility
score:
6.75 out of 10
details:
There is limited information regarding fair labor practices or community engagement beyond association with their manufacturer in Indonesia, whom they claim to have supported financially and helped to acquire better tools and equipment. Beyond this, labor conditions and practices remain vague. Animal products are not used by the brand.
