Grove Collaborative

In 2021, Washington state passed the landmark and nationally precedent-setting climate law, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA caps and reduces greenhouse gas pollution and reinvests revenue in critical climate projects focused on improving clean transportation options, increasing climate resilience in ecosystems and communities, and addressing issues of environmental justice and health inequity. However, on the ballot, this November in Washington is a voter initiative, I-2117, which would repeal the CCA and shift the burden of paying for the impacts of pollution back onto communities, workers, and families. We are speaking out against this initiative and are urging Washington state voters to vote “no” on I-2117. Within our partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support Indigenous-led conservation in the region, we have seen the benefit the CCA provides in supporting Tribal nations’ community, conservation, and climate goals. As an example, Washington state has provided $25 million in CCA funding to support one of our TNC partner priorities, supporting the Quinault Indian Nation to acquire 11,000 acres of forestland that can act as a natural climate solution. If the acquisition is realized, over 3 million additional metric tons of carbon could be stored across all Quinault Nation lands over the next 20 years. However, if Initiative 2117 passes, this funding would be lost along with the needed funding for countless other vital climate projects across the state, turning the clock back on climate action at a time when the world can’t afford inaction. Visit: https://no2117.com/

ICYMI: Last week we launched an exciting new and exclusive tool for Grove customers: the Beyond Plastic™ Impact Tracker. Our team designed this feature to better support our customers on their individual sustainability journeys by disclosing the amount of plastic avoided (by purchasing reduced plastic products) and plastic recovered (by collecting the equal weight of plastic sold on our site) in every single order. And since 2020, our Grove community has saved the equivalent of over 808 million standard water bottles worth of plastic. WOW! We're incredibly proud of this latest launch - which you might have seen as our Grove team members shared their own impacts in recent days. Check out our sustainability director Alexandra Bede’s post below about this new tool.

At Grove, we love to celebrate sustainable wins and lead with optimism when communicating with our customers. However, don't let our optimism fool you- we're acutely aware of the alarming global plastic crisis. Among 225 global companies with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, none are effectively addressing or making measurable progress in reducing their plastic footprints. As plastic pollution escalates into a critical environmental concern, we are calling on these global leaders to take urgent action and reduce their plastic intensity (pounds of plastic per $100 of revenue) as a key strategy to decouple their growth from reliance on plastic. Our unwavering commitment is to help our customers turn off the plastic tap by avoiding the sale of plastic products in the first place, while also minimizing the impact of single-use plastic on the environment. We continue to disclose our plastic intensity quarterly, demonstrating our dedication to transparency and accountability in our sustainability efforts. Many thanks to As You Sow for issuing the annual Plastics Scorecard report and Elsa Wenzel on the GreenBiz Group team for writing on this existential problem. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dxieM555

Did you know that plastic manufacturing now outpaces cars as the fastest-growing consumer of oil? By 2050, we’ll use more oil per person for plastic than for fueling our vehicles. At Grove, we empower our customers to reverse this trend by going Beyond Plastic. We need more business to take action together to reduce plastic waste AND curb GHG emissions. Choose reusable alternatives, support eco-friendly products, and advocate for sustainable practices. Learn more about the latest here: https://lnkd.in/gYaYx7UT

Companies are struggling to kick their plastic addiction despite their commitments and consumer demands. Convenience and cost are leading the largest brands to choose plastic packaging over more sustainable alternatives. At Grove, our unwavering commitment is to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the products we create and curate on our site to help our customers go Beyond Plastic while transforming the industry. Let’s keep pushing companies to use sustainable materials and take more urgent action to address the plastic crisis. If you want the full scoop, check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gc_u5g-J

The only way to celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay on June 5th is by giving back as a community! Together with rePurpose Global, we’re working with our brand partners to support plastic collection efforts in the Himalayas. Our partners’ contributions will help with funding and scaling this plastic collection program for years to come, and your likes/comments will help to clean up and preserve the majestic beauty of the Himalayas! Share with a friend! biom, Hilma, Innersense Organic Beauty, Little Moon Essentials, Murphy's Naturals, Spinster Sisters Co., Sunwink, Thrive Natural Care, UpCircle, Ursa Major Skincare

Just in from our 2023 sustainability report — proof that the little things do add up! 💫 As we complete our tenth year as a B Corporation we are among the top 5% most tenured B Corporations and are thrilled to announce our recertification with an improved score of 100.9. We have also released our annual Sustainability Report and Plastic Scorecard, showcasing our commitment to transparency and sustainable business practices, and a call to our industry to follow suit. Check out the full report and updates at : https://lnkd.in/gqxp4PJj

A huge congrats to our designers and staff members as our owned brand line Grove Co.’s bold sustainable rebrand has been recognized in The Dieline Awards 2024 Sustainable Packaging Category! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/gR5EpPPf Grove Co.’s rebrand rose to the top of more than 1500 entries from 35 countries, earning second place in the Sustainable Packaging category, which highlights innovative design that helps advance environmental objectives while emphasizing the importance of reducing the packaging industry’s ecological footprint. Read More here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gQ7w7v7g

Eight months in and our CEO Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up- we’ve made a number of changes to reach and support more and more conscientious consumers as they navigate their individual sustainability journeys. 🤝 Read more below!

We still don’t have all the answers to eliminate single-use plastic, but we’re thrilled with the progress we’ve made so far. Our new aluminum bottles with Ball Corporation is an example of a huge step in the direction of progress! We are committed to finding more sustainable solutions that don't rely on single-use plastic.