The List of Greater Goods

Paper Theory

A top-end pattern maker was disgusted with the fast fashion world, and now makes patterns for the home-sewing movement. A serious eco and social-warrior with a passionate following.

sew at home · bame-owned

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Wool and the Gang

Nothing beats the pride of making an item yourself. Yarn, kits and tutorials all available here for knitting and crocheting, along with a passionate mega-community.

Make at home

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Made My Wardrobe

Patterns, kits and workshops to inspire those new to — or established in — home-sewing. From dungarees to underwear.

sew at home

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Hiut Denim Co.

Jeans (and nothing else) with a cult-like following. Permanent items and rotating limited-run collections. Bringing jeans-making back to this once-manufacturing town in Wales.

British-made · Lifetime repairs

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WorkShy

This small Welsh company focuses on organic chore jackets with non-toxic dyes. With free repairs for life and a buy-back model, they're truly working towards longevity and circularity.

BRITISH-MADE • LIFETIME REPAIRS

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Free Natives

Plant-dyed, organic womenswear, made mindfully and slowly in Nottinghamshire.

British-made · environmentally-led

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YOU Underwear

Organic, fair-trade underwear (men/women) that was started in order to tackle the lack of access to underwear in developing countries. Buy one item, they'll donate two.

Give back policy · organic

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Rapanui

When it burnt down, this Isle of Wight company rebuilt in a way that allows them to custom-make items to order. And takes back their items to spin back into fibers to use again and again.

British-made • circular

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Turtle Doves

Cashmere fingerless mittens, socks and scarves made from reclaimed and recycled materials, with passionate fans.

British-made · living wage

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MUD Jeans

A fully-circular jeans company, taking back their end-of-life jeans to reweave into new fabric for future jeans. Also known for their jeans rental programme.

Bcorp · circular · organic

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McNair

Heavy-duty overshirts made in Yorkshire from merino wool. Plastic-free and working towards 100% full traceability.

British-made · Made to last

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Birdsong

Made-to-order women's clothing, from sustainable materials, in London with living wages.

British-made • organic • living wage

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Mini Rodini

Super soft kids clothing, made from organic, recycled, sustainable or upcycled materials in fun prints.

ORGANIC • living wage

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Pajotten

Traditional shapes for men and women, made by two people in Kent using only end-of-line (deadbolt) fabric from Britain.

British-made · small batch · end-of-line fabric

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Dati

Limited runs and small batches using upcycled or end-of-line fabric, handmade in Wales.

zero waste

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Glerups

Absurdly wonderful 100% natural wool slippers, made to strict welfare and quality standards. Soles made from leather or natural rubber. (Available to buy in UK here.)

natural materials

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Allbirds

The water-resistant, all-wool, logo-less, minimal trainers from New Zealand. Made by a company deeply committed to the environment. (Clothes, too, now.)

Bcorp · Transparenecy

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FlamingosLife

Proudly 100% vegan trainers. Made in Spain from fully biodegradable natural materials, such as corn waste and bamboo.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-LED

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Good News

A small range of trainers in a multitude of colours, all made with recycled rubber soles, organic cotton uppers, recycled footbeds and Bluesign-certified dyes.

Organic · recycled

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Veja

No longer small, but still offering a superior alternative to nearly all conventionally-made lifestyle trainers. Recycled polyester, natural rubber, sugar cane soles, organic cotton, and chrome-free or vegan leather. 

Bcorp · Transparenecy

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Waves

Flip-flops made from sustainably-sourced natural and recycled rubber to avoid the long-term chemicals common in recycled plastic alternatives.

Sustainable material • circular

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Good Find

From fashion and homewear, to responsible banking and classes, this UK directory covers the full gammut of social and environmentally-driven companies. 

Social enterprise · environmentally-led · bame-owned

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More This

A small but beautifully curated (and audited) collection of ethical and sustainable brands.

Environmentally-led

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Good on You

The go-to directory for ratings of companies based on planet, people and animal impact. Includes many helpful articles and lists as well.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-LED

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Ecocult

Helpful lists of specific products meet challenging and enlightening articles on sustainability meet sustainable brand reviews. US-centric.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-LED

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Know the Origin

Online shop that emphasises environmental and labour transparency of all 140+ independent businesses it offers. Womens and menswear, household, health and gifts.

transparency

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Buy Me Once

From clothing to kitchenware, linen to umbrellas. Each item listed has been audited and tested for longevity. 

Made to last

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Yard + Parish

A gorgeous collection of eco-luxe brands to shop from, all made by black-owned businesses.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-LED • BAME-OWNED

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WOB (aka World of Books)

Second-hand books galore! This is the ultimate way to find used books in the UK. Save money, save trees. From mint condition to well-thumbed, the quality is listed before purchase (most appear barely touched).

bCorp

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Bookshop.com

Connecting the databases of local bookstores countrywide (UK and US-specific), this is a new and powerful go-to for new books. A portion of all sales is given directly back to local bookstores — including your specific choice, if desired.

bCorp

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For the Love of the North

Gifts, prints, books and cards by environmentally-conscious Northern creatives.

Supporting local

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Fabric Wrapping Co

Inspiring the love of infinity reusable fabric wrapping, in the Furoshiki method, this company supplies the tutorials and fabric in different sizes.

zero waste

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Baxley Goods

Classic backpacks and bags, redesigned for maximum utility. Made with organic, British waxed-canvas in small runs in the UK. (Yep, that's us!)

British-made · lifetime repairs · environmentally-led

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Spruce

Refillable, non-toxic cleaning solutions. You keep the first aluminium bottles, refill it with satchels + water as and when you need. The less we ship liquid, the better.

Anti-plastic • bcorp

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United by Blue

American apparel company known for its ocean and community clean-up efforts. Transparent manufacturing and responsibly-sourced materials. Looovely water-bottles, too.

BCORP · Environmentally-led

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Girlfriend

Transparency-focused leggings, bras and loungewear for women. Recycled materials, with circular recycling programme for certain items. (US-based, but available through Know the Origin to UK.)

TRANSPARENCY

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Wild Minimalist

A beautiful collection of plastic-free household items for the US market.

Plastic-free

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WornWear, by Patagonia

What would an ethical list be without Patagonia? WornWear is their secondhand clothing store (US-only) and mobile repair service (US, Europe).

BCORP

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For Days

Dedicated to zero waste, this all-ages basics clothing company is working towards full circularity.

zero waste • circular

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MATE

One of the largest companies in this list, Mate produces comfy womenswear with organic and sustainable fibres, all made in LA.

uSA-mADe · organic · living wage

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Package Free

Plastic-free US shopping site for all house, beauty, and health needs. Big business by the girl who fit 8 years worth of the waste she created in a single mason jar.

zero waste · plastic-free

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