Make better things. Make things better. Repeat.
Once upon a time, when you spent your money on something—you got something “good”. A quality item that worked the way it was supposed to and stood the test of time. Products were made with attention to detail and crafted using solid and durable materials. We want to reclaim that way of doing things. To that end, we’re tracking down simple, everyday items that we can’t live without—and raising the bar for how it feels to own them.
But here’s the thing: we don’t want to step on people or trash the planet to do it. In fact, we think to create truly exceptional products, the wellbeing of communities and the environment should be considered from the very start.
It’s simple, really—we want the world to be a better place because our business exists, not worse off because of it. This goal led us to develop several fundamental principles—a series of mandates, in essence—that we apply to all Olive+Comet gear, and to the day-to-day operation of our business.
We will…
1. Keep plastic & silicone out of our products, and therefore, out of our ocean & waterways.
2. Source sustainable materials and production methods that are smarter and better—for people, and the environment.
3. Seek out and support fair trade practices and shun unfair labor.
4. Evaluate the environmental impact of our products & business and operate with as little climate impact as possible.
5. Give back to our planet in ways that are meaningful—and verifiable.
Our Mission:
Olive+Comet exists to make the world a better place. We do this by crafting authentic, sustainable solutions that empower people and heal the planet.
Our Vision:
We endeavor to lead the vanguard of global sustainability by breaking society’s reliance on plastic, restoring and protecting the health and diversity of wild spaces, and ensuring a just and verdant world for all.
Our core values
Olive+Comet was created to do more than just “take and earn”. We’re proud to operate as a triple bottom line company—a purpose-driven business model that commits to focusing as much on social responsibility and ecological concerns as it does on profitability.
We believe social and environmental affairs are interwoven, and we seek to provide positive impact in the places we do business. Our core values guide us, and play a key role in every decision we make.
Authenticity
We believe in actions that are genuine. We aim high, and we don’t cut corners.
Integrity
We say what we do, and do what we say.
Transparency
Our business dealings and supply chain choices are purposeful and traceable.
Inclusion
We recognize the value of people, embrace diversity and treat everyone with respect.
Environmental Stewardship
We protect the environment and its resources.
We’re for healthy forests. And an ocean free of plastic.
Olive+Comet supports biodiversity & global reforestation through Ecologi and One Tree Planted and sources plastic-free materials & packaging in an ongoing effort to keep all forms of plastic out of our ocean and waterways.
We’re not perfect. We’re people.
We may change the way we do things, but we’ll never change why we do them.
Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we’re certainly not perfect—but we’re in this for all the right reasons. We continue to research best practices, seek out promising environmental alternatives and make improvements to our products and business whenever possible—so that we can implement positive changes in ways that support our mission.
