Brands That Give Back

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If you’re on Carte, chances are you’re looking to thoughtfully fill your home with beautiful, ethically made products. There are many brands that not only create sustainable products, but they also dedicate a portion of their profits to a cause they deeply care about. For online home goods company, The Citizenry, giving back happens via entrepreneurial grants for their global network of artisans, while L.A.-based textile brand, Block Shop, distributes 5% of annual profits into community health and empowerment in Jaipur, India.

Here, we’ve shared some of our favorite socially responsible brands that give back with each purchase made —

Armadillo & Co

Armadillo & Co cares about more than just creating beautiful rugs. They are committed to sustainability, Fair Trade and social responsibility. Their high quality, handcrafted rugs are made by local artisans using traditional weaving techniques their families have practiced for generations. The Armadillo & Co Foundation was founded in 2017 with its sole mission and purpose to enhance and improve the lives of underprivileged communities through the provision of educational, health and community structures. A portion of profits from Armadillo & Co sales is donated to The Armadillo & Co Foundation.

The Citizenry

The Citizenry makes goods for the greater good. Their products are hand crafted by global artisans with the highest quality materials with fair trade standards. Every dollar supports fair wages, safe working environments and direct investment in the local businesses. They also offer entrepreneurial grants to their artisan communities.

Canvas Home

Canvas Home represents simple, elegant, sustainable style with their collection of ceramics, glassware, cutlery, linens and decor objects. They strive to use materials that are sustainably sourced, be it reclaimed wood, recycled glass, or fast growing bamboo fibers. They believe in supporting artisans in developing countries — they give 10% of profits to organizations supporting artisan groups and are proud sponsors of the Canvas Home Small Grants Program, which is run in conjunction with Aid to Artisans. Additionally they’ve manufacture as many things as possible with amazing craftspeople here in the United States.

Block Shop Textiles

Block Shop Textiles makes limited edition collections of bedding, pillows, blankets, rugs, table linens, scarves and woodblock prints all hand block printed and crafted in India. They believe in small-scale production, fair wages for workers, and healthy working conditions. They support the small family business ecosystem in their partner communities in India. They invest 5% of our profits each year into our community health and empowerment programs in Jaipur, India.

Leesa

Leesa is a Certified B Corp, which means they meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, aspiring to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. For every 10 of their mattresses sold, Leesa donates a mattress to people living in poverty. Through their partnerships with national and local shelters and nonprofits, they’re on a mission to make sure that everyone, especially children and young adults in poverty, has a safe, comfortable place to rest.

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