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The Rushing Hour

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United States

The Rushing Hour is a modern, luxury label based in Sydney for the minimalist woman.

The Rushing Hour sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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The Rushing Hour's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton. It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact. It recycles most of its offcuts to minimise textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. 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.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use fur, wool, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses recycled leather.

The Rushing Hour is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated December 2020