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BEDI

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: Canada

Based in Canada, BEDI creates handmade bags, knits, and outerwear.

BEDI sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


BEDI's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. It manufactures locally 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 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Canada, a low 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 'good'. It does not use wool, down, fur, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair. It uses recycled leather.

BEDI is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated August 2022