What it Means for Brands to be 100% Organic

There are many products available on the market today that claim to be organic. Unfortunately, many of these ‘organic’ products have not been properly vetted, leaving customers disappointed and ultimately distrustful of organic companies altogether. 

Defining 100% Organic Products

To differentiate real organic products from imposters, it’s important to understand what makes a product truly organic. With authentic organic produce, for example, there should contain no herbicides, GMOs or pesticides. Products should also present no harm to marginalized communities. Many companies may claim to be organic but will not offer fair living wages to workers or provide employment to disenfranchised people. Likewise, organic companies should be cruelty-free and ensure there is no product testing done on innocent animals. Honest, 100% organic products should be completely sustainable. Every aspect of the product from its manufacturing, packaging and transportation should work to mitigate or eliminate harm to the natural world.

Examples of Successful 100% Organic Products 

There are many companies today that are making a huge impact in the world of organic products. 

• Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company has been producing its unique small-batch coffee for over 25 years. Dean’s continues to serve as a perfect example for what true organic companies should emulate: Dedication to the highest quality products with careful, equal consideration given to environmental impact. From farm to supermarket, Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company continues to pave the way for the future of eco-responsible business.

• Savhera is a company providing essential oils that are verified by the USDA as 100% organic. Savhera also employs those who have suffered from sexual exploitation and trafficking. Women in both India and the U.S. have a new lease on life thanks to the altruistic efforts of Savhera. 

• Discover Boutique is another company making a huge difference. Their stylish products are designed in Barcelona but produced by one family in Bali, Indonesia. The family provides fair wages to their employees which directly contributes to improving the community at large. Discover Boutique's hand-dyed clothing is 100% organic and sustainable.

• Sustain by Kat has the point of view that it’s not enough to have low-impact products that do minimal harm to the environment. The goal of this company is to produce products that contribute directly to improving mother earth. Dyes and all cloth are made from organic plants instead of being manufactured in a factory with harmful chemicals or additives. The outcome is beautiful selections of 100% organic clothing. Sustain by Kat also works hard to ensure fair wages are provided to all workers and that working conditions are completely safe.