Certified Plastic Neutral with rePurpose: How The Bare Home is Taking Action on Plastic Waste
At The Bare Home, we're committed to creating cleaning products that care for your home, your family, and the planet. That's why we're proud to share that we've achieved Plastic Neutral Certification through our partnership with rePurpose Global-a meaningful step in our ongoing sustainability journey.
What Does Plastic Neutral Mean?
Being plastic neutral means we're funding the recovery and ethical processing of the same amount of nature-bound plastic waste as we use in our packaging and operations. For every bit of plastic The Bare Home introduces into the world, we ensure an equivalent amount is collected, removed, and responsibly processed before it can pollute our oceans, rivers, and natural ecosystems.
This isn't just about conventional recycling-it's a holistic approach that actively contributes to solving the global plastic crisis whilst supporting communities that need it most.
Why This Matters
The global plastic crisis affects us all, but the burden falls heaviest on vulnerable communities. Consider these realities:
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Over 3 billion people worldwide still lack access to proper waste management systems
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Approximately 9 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in our oceans every year
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In low-income countries, 90% of waste is openly burnt, releasing harmful emissions and contaminating the environment
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Meanwhile, 18 million workers remain trapped in exploitative, informal recycling markets
The good news? Around 80% of plastic leakage into nature can be solved by investing in existing, proven solutions. That's exactly what our partnership with rePurpose Global enables us to do.
Our Impact: Supporting Project Anmol Kinara
Through our certification, The Bare Home supports Project Anmol Kinara in Udupi, Karnataka, India. This groundbreaking initiative focuses on recovering and processing low-value, multi-layered plastic (MLP) waste-the kind that typically has no recycling value and would otherwise be dumped in nature or openly burnt.
Here's how it works: waste is collected from approximately 47 villages in Udupi and neighbouring districts, then transported to a Material Recovery Facility where local waste workers segregate, clean, and prepare the plastic for co-processing in cement kilns. This approach not only prevents plastic pollution but also creates dignified employment opportunities and improves waste management infrastructure in local communities.
Going Beyond Recycling
Plastic neutrality represents a more comprehensive solution than traditional recycling alone. By supporting verified, impactful projects that combat plastic pollution at its source, we're investing in systemic change-not just offsetting our footprint, but actively contributing to a cleaner, healthier future.
Every product you choose from The Bare Home carries this commitment with it. You're not just buying effective, non-toxic cleaning essentials-you're supporting meaningful environmental action and community uplift.
Our Commitment to Continuous Progress
Becoming Plastic Neutral Certified is an important milestone, but it's just one step in our larger sustainability journey. At The Bare Home, we believe in thoughtful progress-constantly researching, learning, and searching for better solutions as new information and improved options emerge.
We're committed to:
Reducing our plastic footprint wherever possible through thoughtful design and material choices - see our Our shampoo, conditioner, body and shave bars for plastic free solutions.
Supporting verified plastic recovery that creates measurable environmental and social impact.
Maintaining full transparency about our packaging, processes, and progress.
Championing our refill system, which already helps customers reduce plastic waste by up to 80% whilst saving nearly 40% on costs - see our refill options now.
Why We Chose rePurpose Global
rePurpose Global is the world's leading plastic action platform, pioneering solutions that enable organizations to take meaningful action on their plastic footprints. Their verified plastic recovery programs are backed by traceable data, impact reporting, and regular third-party audits-ensuring every claim is credible and every dollar creates real-world impact.
Brands like MadeGood Foods, Thrive Market, Saie Beauty and many others trust rePurpose Global to help them address the plastic crisis with verified, transparent solutions. We're proud to join this community of purpose-driven companies taking responsibility for their environmental footprint.
A Tangible Step Toward a Better Future
In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, plastic neutrality represents a tangible, empowering step towards a planet we can proudly pass on to future generations. It's not just about reducing our impact-it's about actively rebalancing the scales and embracing choices that leave a positive mark on the world.
Because you care about your family, your home, and the planet we all share, we're committed to doing our part. Together, we're proving that everyday cleaning can create meaningful environmental change-one refill, one choice, one step at a time.
About the Author
Ashley James
Founder of The Bare Home
Ashley James is the founder of The Bare Home and a passionate advocate for sustainable living in Canada. With years of experience creating non-toxic, eco-friendly home essentials, Ashley is driven by the belief that caring for your family and caring for the planet go hand in hand. She's committed to making sustainable living accessible, beautiful, and guilt-free-one thoughtful product at a time. Find her sharing practical tips for greener living, researching better ingredients, or enjoying time outdoors with her family.
