About Grove Collaborative Healthy essentials. Flexible monthly shipments. ~ At Grove, we take the guesswork out of which products are good for you and your home. Every product meets strict standards for being nontoxic, effective, sustainable, and cruelty-free. Once you find products you love, we ship to your home on a flexible, monthly schedule.We offer 150+ sustainable brands that meet our strict standards for being non-toxic, effective, sustainable, and cruelty-free. We carefully create and curate the brands we want in our homes, then we ship to you on your schedule (carbon offset, of course).Grove CollaborativeGRV_c18a955c-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea00Grove Collaborative is a leading socially responsible company transforming the products you use at home into a force for human and environmental good.You can shop sustainably, easily_c18a96ec-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea00To craft and curate earth-changing products for your home_c18a97e6-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea00Non-ToxicityTransparencyIngredient transparencyVegetarianismPlant-based formulasKindness100% cruelty-freeEthicsEthical supply chainsSustainabilitySustainable materialsStandardsHold our partners to high standards_c18a99f8-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea001We have high standards for partner brands ~ Non-toxicity is at the top of our list of criteria we look for in the products and brands we offer at Grove. But we don’t stop there. We value safety, transparency, sustainability, and social welfare and exclusively work with partners who do too.IngredientsLook for formulas that use plant-based ingredients_c18a9ade-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea001.1First and foremost, we look for formulas that use plant-based ingredients. We also expect total transparency from brands around exactly what’s in each product.ManufacturingInvestigate the sustainability and safety of each brand’s supply chain_c18a9d9a-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea001.2Investigating the sustainability and safety of each brand’s supply chain is a vital part of our review process that puts a spotlight on the real quality of the brand’s product line.EthicsConsider how a brand treats their employees, their community, and the planet._c18a9e6c-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea001.3Everything at Grove is 100% cruelty-free. Beyond that, we also consider how a brand treats their employees, their community, and the planet.ProductsCraft the products we want for our homes_c18a9f66-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002Enlightened home essentials, created by Grove ~ We craft the products we want for our homes, prioritizing the highest standards across ingredient quality, product development, and social welfare. How? We’re glad you asked.OrganicsLead with organic and plant-based ingredients_c18aa04c-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002.1We lead with organic and plant-based ingredients whenever they’re available.ToxicityAvoid the use of synthetic fragrance and harmful ingredients_c18aa15a-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002.2We never use synthetic fragrance or any of these harmful ingredients:* Ammonia ~ A polishing agent found in glass cleaner, ammonia can cause irritation in skin and eyes as well asthma.* BHA/BHT ~ A preservative found in anti-aging skin care products known to be a carcinogen and skin irritant, as well as have aquatic toxicity.* Chlorine ~ A disinfectant found in household cleaners known to be a respiratory irritant and suspected to be a thyroid disruptor, forming carcinogenic byproducts.* Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA) ~ A buffer and emulsifier found in detergents, soap, shampoos, and household cleaners suspected to be a contaminant with carcinogenic components and cause asthma.* Formaldehyde ~ A preservative found in personal care products known to be a carcinogen and skin irritant.* Cyclomethicones (D4/D5/D6) ~ A non-biodegradable emollient found in lotions, creams, and shampoos known to cause reproductive harm.* Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Sulisobenzone ~ A UV blocker found in chemical sunscreens that is a possible allergen and known to be toxic to coral reefs.* Paraben ~ A preservative found in fragrances and personal care products known to mimic estrogen and possibly be an endocrine disruptor.* Phosphates ~ An oxidant found in detergents and stain removal products known to be a skin irritant and to cause excessive algae growth in water, killing other organisms.* Phthalates ~ A group of chemicals found in personal care products known to be hormone disruptors and irritants.* Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin ~ A preservative found in personal care products (such as shampoos, face cleansers, and body wash) which releases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.* Triclosan ~ An antibacterial found in dish soaps, counter top cleaners, and hand sanitizers suspected to be a hormone disruptor and known to have aquatic toxicity.CrueltyEnsure everything we offer is 100% cruelty-free_c18aa506-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea003.2Leaping BunnyWe work exclusively with Leaping Bunny certified manufacturers to ensure everything we offer is 100% cruelty-free.PlasticMinimize plastic in our products and packaging_c18aa5f6-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002.4We constantly seek ways to minimize plastic in our products and packaging.Safety & Well-BeingReview supplier factories for safety and well-being_c18aa6e6-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002.5Business Social Compliance InitiativeFactoriesWe review supplier factories for safety and well-being according to the international Business Social Compliance Initiative.ExpertiseFollow guidance by industry experts_c18aa7cc-75a4-11ec-b7d3-3dc21583ea002.6Industry ExpertsGrove Collaborative FellowsOur industry wisdom comes from experts ~ We don’t rely on our moxie alone to determine good formulas and business practices. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, our fellows are experts in the home product industry who we look to for guidance as we create and curate healthier, more sustainable alternatives.Clement Choy, Ph.D.HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS ~ Created and refined home and personal care formulas that light the way to a healthier future.“I was inspired to] create products that are safer, greener, and kinder to the earth.”Celeste LutrarioPERSONAL CARE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ~ Developed the first natural acne skin care line at Burt’s Bees, which performed as well as synthetic acne products.“My true inspiration lies in educating and helping people learn how to care for their skin in a safe and effective way.”Nicole Acevedo, Ph.D.PERSONAL CARE FORMULATIONS ~ Environmental health scientist focused on fostering marketplace solutions that minimize consumer exposure to harmful chemicals.“My research focused on the effects of early-life exposures to industrial chemicals that disrupt our natural hormone systems.”David MagerCERTIFICATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY ~ Helped develop the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology for determining a product or service’s economic impact.“[As a student in the late 1960s], I was attracted to the environmental movement. Saving the planet evolved into my spiritual path as well as my vocation.”Ed GrafPAPER INNOVATION ~ Owner of 50+ patents and developer of a biostatic, thermostatic, biodegradable packaging concept.“The complexity of very large mechanical systems have fascinated me since I can remember.”David ChernoffVITAMINS, MINERALS, AND SUPPLEMENTS ~ Physician/Scientist/Entrepreneur. Former Chief Medical Officer for Schiff Nutrition and OLLY."Nature has given us almost all of the most important medications that we use to treat illness. We need to focus on nature and natural sources in order to understand and unlock more secrets for a long and healthy life."We’re guided by our industry experts.2022-01-14https://www.grove.co/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net