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Lite Year

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: United States

Based in NYC and LA, Lite Year is an accessories label.

Lite Year sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Lite Year's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. 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. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses wool. It does not use leather, exotic animal hair, fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin.

Lite Year is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated September 2022