Amazon
5.0
"These are my new everyday sunglasses. Fit perfectly, feel solid, and I love knowing the frame came from ocean trash."
Unisex Polarized UV400 Sunglasses – Recycled Ocean Plastic Frame & Bio-Based Lens (Tortoise Shell) All brands
Is WATERHAUL ethical?
Good with caveats78/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product
Mostly — WATERHAUL scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet |
Scored with our public methodology.
Verified ethical brand
WATERHAUL at a glance
WATERHAUL offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Jewelry & Accessories, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet.
Is WATERHAUL ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict Ethics avg 78 1 product Price $$
Our editorial read on WATERHAUL
Written from this brand's own listings, recorded certifications and ownership records in our database — never from generated or marketing copy. How we research brands
What our catalogue shows
We currently track 1 WATERHAUL product across Jewelry & Accessories. Each one is scored 0–100 on ethics using the certifications, ingredient and material disclosures, packaging claims and sourcing information attached to its listing.
Across the scored range, WATERHAUL averages 78/100, with individual products between 78 and 78. The average describes only the products we have scored — it is not a verdict on every product the company sells.
The highest-scoring WATERHAUL listing in our catalogue is Unisex Polarized UV400 Sunglasses – Recycled Ocean Plastic Frame & Bio-Based Lens (Tortoise Shell) at 78/100, shown in the range table below with the rest of the line-up.
Certifications on file
The following credentials appear on WATERHAUL's listings or brand profile in our database: Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, 1% for the Planet. A certification is recorded when it appears on a product listing or the brand's published materials; we do not independently audit certificate scope, so confirm current status in the scheme's own directory before relying on it.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across WATERHAUL's product range.
Global Recycled Standard ×1Climate Neutral ×11% for the Planet ×1
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Environment88/10
- Sourcing85/10
- Transparency72/10
- Labor68/10
Categories covered
Where WATERHAUL shows up across our directory.
- Jewelry & Accessories1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across WATERHAUL's products.
- ✓Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
- ✓Polarized UV400 lenses reduce glare effectively
- ✓Made from real ocean-bound plastic with full traceability
- ✓Plastic-free packaging and carbon offset program included
Sustainability commitments
"Climate Neutral Certified; 1% for the Planet member; GRS-certified recycled material; carbon offset program; plastic-free packaging. Each pair funds removal of 1 kg of ocean-bound plastic."
All WATERHAUL products
1 of 1 product
WATERHAUL
Unisex Polarized UV400 Sunglasses – Recycled Ocean Plastic Frame & Bio-Based Lens (Tortoise Shell)
$$Excellent
Global Recycled StandardClimate Neutral1% for the Planet
4.5 (320)
Lightweight unisex sunglasses with frames made from 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic collected from coastal communities. Polarized UV400 lenses reduce glare. Climate Neutral Certified with a carbon-neutral supply chain. Each pair funds the removal of 1 kg of plastic from waterways.
WATERHAUL reviews
4.5 (438)
weighted across 1 product — shopper ratings, not our ethics scoreEco Warrior Princess
4.5
"WATERHAUL continues to deliver on its mission. The frames are lightweight and polarised, and the carbon offset commitment is a nice bonus."
Unisex Polarized UV400 Sunglasses – Recycled Ocean Plastic Frame & Bio-Based Lens (Tortoise Shell)Trustpilot
4.0
"Good quality for the price. I wish the arms were a little longer, but overall I'm happy with the purchase."
Unisex Polarized UV400 Sunglasses – Recycled Ocean Plastic Frame & Bio-Based Lens (Tortoise Shell)No EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
Common questions about WATERHAUL
Is WATERHAUL cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for WATERHAUL's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does WATERHAUL score overall?+
WATERHAUL averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns WATERHAUL?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to WATERHAUL?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.