Earth Harbor's Sustainability Transparency Program

At Earth Harbor, we've been committed to making a positive impact in sustainability before it was a buzzword. Our Founder + CEO has her Master's in Public Health specializing in environmental health, is a published researcher, and former environmental social enterprise co-founder! We are the only beauty company founded by a toxicologist and herbalist. We are making history as the first ever skincare brand to be Climate Neutral, Plastic-Negative, and 1% For The Planet® Certified. And we developed a first-of-its-kind plastic-free option with our line-wide refill program for starters...

We are dedicated to being an industry leader in sustainable skincare, thus, transparency about sustainability and accessibility is very important to us, so we launched a Sustainability Transparency Program and the email sustainability@earthharbor.com, which is our main line of communication for all things sustainability. Drop a line at sustainability@earthharbor.com to reach us with any questions about all things related to our sustainability efforts while we continue to roll out easy-to-find information including, but not limited to: formulas, packaging, recycling, manufacturing, sourcing, measurable outcomes, evidence-based best practices, and charitable giving.

Dive into our ever-expanding Sustainability Transparency Program, and discover what makes us unique in our sustainable standards and practices. Plus, stay tuned for more exciting sustainability launches to further our ever-evolving efforts. 

Overarching:

• Carbon Neutral
• Plastic Negative through Plastic Credit Exchange
• Versatile products that fight waste
• Donate to ocean conservation and solving the water crisis
• Ever-evolving with best practices
• Small family business
• Made by us in small batches in our own studio
• Toxicologist founded + audited

Packaging:

• 100% reusable and recyclable packaging
• Zero-waste refills + plastic-free option
• First-of-its-kind reusable product dispenser
• Recycling program through Pact Collective
• Flint glass containers only; includes recycled glass
• Aluminum & post-consumer resin closures, including ocean waste plastic
• 100% compostable shipping packaging, even the tape
• Sustainable forests and post-consumer materials
• No unnecessary packaging ever
• Eco-friendly ink and labels

Sourcing:

• Nearly 100% locally-sourced packaging, within 50 miles
• Responsible, in-house ingredient sourcing and ethical trade 
• Partner with local farmers for repurposing waste
• Source many plant extracts from local farmers and herbalists
• Source upcycled ingredients whenever possible
• Source 100% non-GMO ingredients, focusing on certified organic and EcoCert
• Only work with companies that prioritize sustainability
• Transport with carbon neutral shipping whenever possible

Manufacturing:

• Proudly make 95%+ of our products in-house
• Earth-conscious product manufacturing  
• Small-batch made
• Solar-powered studio
• Terracycle® Zero-Waste Program
• In-house Sustainability Committee 
• Zero-waste wherever possible
• Mindful of full product lifecycles

Formulas: 

• Overseen by an environmental health specialist/toxicologist
• 100% non-GMO, organic, and/or wildcrafted ingredients
• Ocean-friendly formulas
• Modular formulas for low-waste, conscious consumerism 
• 100% vegan, no added soy, and no added gluten

We Love Certifications (and Are Striving for More):

• 1% For The Planet®
• Carbon Neutral (Climate Neutral®)
• Plastic Negative (Plastic Credit Exchange®)
• EU Certified
• ISO Good Manufacturing Practices
• Pact Collective
• Forest Stewardship Council®
• Leaping Bunny®
• PETA® Vegan & Cruelty-Free
• Nontoxic (Think Dirty®)
• Campaign For Safe Cosmetics™
• Truth In Labeling™
• Independent Beauty Association®
• Local Sourcing (Utah’s Own®; Georgia Grown®)
• Ethical Source (EcoCert® or Fair Trade for individual ingredients)
• USDA Organic or Non-GMO (for individual ingredients)
• Woman-Owned (Female Founder Collective®)

Everything is In-house (a Beauty Industry Rarity):

• We make everything but our sunscreen in our own certified lab 
• Employee approximately 40 people in our local community
• Chemist-made
• Conscious manufacturing
• Toxicologist audited
• Each batch is quality tested
• Sustainable sourcing
• Filling and packaging
• Warehousing
• Fulfillment
• Customer service
• PR and marketing
• … And all in between! 

More on Our Origins:

• Founded by an herbalist, health scientist, & humanitarian engineer
• Neurodivergent Founder + CEO (ASD, formerly known as Asperger’s & OCD)
• Started with $2000 saved during difficult times
• Began in farmers' markets
• Moved from our 100 sq ft treehouse to 11,000 sq ft studio in 3 years
• Grassroots with no funding, no loans, no prior independent wealth
• A thriving small family business grown out of personal hardships
• Read more about our origins here 

And Let’s Not Forget:

• We back up claims with Consumer Perception Tests and peer reviewed research
• We third party test formulas and batches
• We have a Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Council
• We adopt a sea turtle every season
• We host a local beach cleanup every season
• We donate $1 for every product review to a different environmental non-profit each month
• We are always striving to do better
• And honestly so much more…