Acala
Handmade natural skincare, shampoo bars, soaps and zero-waste essentials from Suffolk — Climate Positive certified, plastic-free packaging.
Why it passes our bar
Climate Positive certified via Ecologi (120% of carbon emissions offset, third-party verified: 171.93 tonnes CO2e). Products hand-made at the Suffolk HQ using organic ingredients where possible. Entire order packaging is plastic-free — wrapped in recycled paper and card with natural UK-made tape. Reusable packaging service available (customers return packaging for reuse). Supplier Code of Conduct published with enforceable environmental standards (no unsustainable palm oil, REACH compliance, OECD conflict minerals). DIY beauty community saves thousands of containers from landfill annually. Renewable energy (solar panels + Ecotricity) powers operations. Shipping prioritises sea and train freight over air. Independent British company (founded 2018 Suffolk, now part of Essential Care family).
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