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AuTerra

Rated: Great

price: $$$$

location: South Africa

AuTerra creates sustainable jewellery handcrafted in precious metals recycled from e-waste.

AuTerra sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: Great

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


AuTerra's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It reuses its scraps to minimise waste. It makes products by hand to reduce its climate impact. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its products are manufactured in-house by a small team. It traces all of its supply chain. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

This brand makes products that are generally free of animal materials. We have not rated its impact on animals. The overall rating is based on environment and labour scores only.

AuTerra is rated 'Great' overall.

Last updated May 2021