How ethical is Flo Organic?
FLO is a brand of period products which has a good score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Period Products Ratings Table.
With an above-benchmark GSG score, FLO can be considered an ethical brand. FLO hasn’t yet applied for Ethical Accreditation, but its high score would mean that if it did, it would be able to display The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark.
We encourage other companies in the Ethical Period Products sector to follow FLO’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.
What does FLO do?
FLO was founded by best friends Tara and Susan when they couldn’t find organic tampons. The brand was launched in 2017 to make products that inspired confidence in their users, using natural and organic materials that are sustainable as well as healthy.
In which areas does FLO perform well?
FLO gets a top score for its Environmental Report as the brand offers details information about the environmental benefits of its products.
Additionally, FLO is awarded a top rating for Animal Welfare and Vegetarian as its products are certified by The Vegetarian Society and confirmed as cruelty-free.
FLO has Oeko-Tex certified products so gets a top score for Organic. We found no criticisms relating to Genetic Modification, Fossil Fuels, Armaments, Irresponsible Marketing or Political Donations, therefore the brand scores well for these criteria.
Find out more about how we rate.
What can Flo Organic do to improve its score?
The above benchmark score that FLO is awarded on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Period Products Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.
As FLO already receives a top score in the Ethical Period Products sector, we encourage it to get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation, after which FLO will be offered the use of The GOOD Shopping Guide Ethical Mark.
Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? If accredited by The GOOD Shopping Guide, brands can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable supplier. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score:
GSG category benchmark:
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Poor
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Fossil Fuels
Good
-
Packaging
N/A
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Acceptable
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Irresponsible Marketing
Poor
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
-
Ethical Innovator
Good
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