HiBar
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:
certifications:
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overview
sustainability
non-toxic
social responsibility
8.2 out of 10
10 out of 10
5 out of 10
about
HiBar is a waterless haircare and personal care brand that focuses on making plastic-free products and eliminating single-use waste.
highlights
100% plastic-free packaging
Toxin-free
Sustainable ingredient sourcing
Waterless alternatives for haircare
sustainability
score:
8.2 out of 10
details:
Packaging
HiBar uses 100% FSC certified cardboard and paper packaging printed with vegetable based ink. All packaging, both product and shipping, is either recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable. HiBar is entirely plastic-free, meaning at no stage in shipping do they ever incorporate plastic wrapping or tape.
Material Sustainability
HiBar sources their ingredients almost exclusively from low-impact crops. They do not use palm oil or any palm derivatives in their formulations. Some ingredients, like mica or cocoa, carry sustainability concerns but these are minimal.
Energy Use and Footprint
By removing water from their products and electing to sell shampoo and conditioner bars instead, HiBar significantly reduces production and shipping emissions. However, there is little available information regarding energy use or other forms of emissions reduction.
Waste Management
There is little information available regarding waste management and mitigation strategies in production.
Business Model
The brand offers a clearly evergreen selection with essentially zero product churn or trend based marketing.
non-toxic
score:
10 out of 10
details:
HiBar creates formulations that are free from parabens, keratin sulfates, silicones, soaps, and artificial dyes. They offer special products like their Sensitive Plastic-Free Deodorant for individuals with especially sensitive skin.
social responsibility
score:
5 out of 10
details:
There is little information available regarding the brand’s fair labor practices or standards. There is also limited information pertaining to any community engagement or initiatives. Their products are vegan and cruelty-free.
