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Bolso

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: Guatemala

Bolso from Guatemala envisions a world of modestly priced heirloom handmade leather products.

Bolso sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Bolso's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a closed-loop system in its supply chain to minimise water use. It does not use eco-friendly materials. It makes products by hand to reduce its climate impact. It uses low impact non-toxic dyes in its products.

Its labour rating is 'good'. It has a mission to improve social conditions in Guatemala. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage. It traces most of its supply chain.

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

Bolso is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated November 2021