Is Public Goods sustainable?
Broadly yes — Public Goods averages 80/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Partners with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant one tree for every order placed.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
Public Goods does not test finished products or ingredients on animals and is PETA-certified cruelty-free.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Public Goods: frequently asked
Is Public Goods sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Public Goods averages 80/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Partners with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant one tree for every order placed.
Public Goods: Cruelty-free?+
Public Goods does not test finished products or ingredients on animals and is PETA-certified cruelty-free.
Public Goods: Vegan options?+
The vast majority of products are 100% vegan and plant-based.
Public Goods: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Public Goods: Third-party certified?+
We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Public Goods's ethics score?+
Public Goods averages 80/100 across 4 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.