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In 2014, Target started the Made to Matter Program. Handpicked by Target program has partnered with leading purpose driven brands to bring meaningful product innovation to the market and make natural, organic and sustainable products more accessible for guests. With Earth Day on April 22, it is a good time to look at some of the products that are working in the program.
The key goals of the program are the following.
- Reduced Waste and Packaging: This refers to the rising consumer demand for eco-friendly products that limit waste.
- Closed Loop Systems: Refers to a production system in which the excess or by product of one process or product is used in making another product.
- Clean Label Products: Refers to products that are made without additives and harsh chemicals.
- Dietary and Allergen Restrictions: Refers to the growing commonality of specialized diets and food allergies.
- Reduced Sugar: Refers to products that are low in sugar.
The 2016 the program introduced us to some great products let’s take a look at some of them and see how they are making a difference.
Suja
Suja, meaning long, beautiful life, embodies the company’s mission to transform lives through conscious nutrition. Delivering this mission in every bottle, the company focuses on quality, warmth, and accessibility, innovation and deliciousness.
Founded by San Diegans, Annie Lawless, Eric Ethans, James Brennen, and Jeff Church, Suja has become the fastest growing organic, cold-pressured and non-GMO beverage company in the US.
Pacifica Natural Beauty
Founded by the love and desire for natural beauty products, Pacifica delivers the best performing products using the safest ingredients with recyclable packaging and components.
In order to best serve the needs and expectations through natural and sustainable products, Pacifica uses safe ingredients, considers animals by creating products that are 100% vegan, cruelty-free and certified by PETA and focuses on taking care of the planet by using recyclable materials, creating less waste, and using sustainable ingredients.
Method
Method, a pioneer in design-driven, planet friendly home and personal care products, believes in cleaning without compromise. From laundry detergent to dish soap to body wash, method products smell beautiful, use powerful, plant-based cleaning agents, and look more like home décor than bottles of soap.
Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry founded the company on four distinct pillars: design innovation, effective formulation, vivid fragrance and healthy choices. Each of these plays a critical role in how method brings its sustainable products to life, and to the consumer.
YES To
Founded by Ido Leffler and Lance Kalish and born out of the shared desire to create a natural beauty line made with fruits and vegetables, Yes To is guilt free, free of harsh chemicals, eye catching and full of positivity.
Aiming to make the world a more beautiful place one face and body at a time, Yes To products include naturally good-for you ingredients made from renewable resources, with a daily dose of fruits and vegetables and delicious scents.
Check these products and more at https://corporate.target.com/article/2016/03/made-to-matter-2016
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