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Altar

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United States

Altar is a US-based boutique that specialises in alternative and custom fashion, apothecaries and gifts.

Altar sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Altar's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces most of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses recycled wool and recycled exotic animal hair. It uses leather.

Altar is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated October 2022