Carbon Compass

A guide for choices with a lower carbon footprint.
Not perfect, but better.

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How It Works

Make a better choice in three steps

01

Browse a Category

Clothing, furniture, cosmetics... Choose the category you need.

02

See the Choices

Explore products that stand out with lower carbon impact.

03

Learn Why

Each product explains why it offers a better choice.

Categories

Toys
Toys made from recycled or bio-based materials carry a lower carbon impact compared to conventional plastics.
5 choices
Art Supplies
FSC-certified paper, recycled wood, and bio-based materials make a difference in this category.
6 choices
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Vegan formulas, renewable packaging, and certified ingredients stand out in this category.
7 choices
Jewelry
Recycled metals, lab-grown stones, and certified gold make a difference in this category.
4 choices
Home Decor
Natural materials, recycled content, and durable designs stand out in this category.
4 choices
Cleaning Products
Concentrated products, renewable packaging, and biodegradable ingredients offer a lower environmental impact.
4 choices
Packaged Foods
Packaging choices and recyclability are the key criteria in this category.
4 choices
Clothing
Key criteria include organic cotton, recycled fibers, low water consumption in production, and long-lasting design.
3 choices
Furniture
FSC-certified wood, recycled materials, and repair services stand out as key factors.
4 choices
Beverages
Glass, recycled aluminum, and rPET plastic offer advantageous packaging options.
3 choices
Baby Products
Organic materials, reusable options, and long-lasting designs stand out as key factors.
3 choices
Pet Products
Sustainable protein sources, minimal packaging, and durable toys stand out as key factors.
4 choices
Books
FSC-certified paper, local printing, and innovative products like seed-embedded bookmarks stand out.
4 choices

Our Approach

We Don't Judge

We don't label products as good or bad.

We Show the Better Option

We list lower-impact alternatives.

We Provide Reasoning

We write a short reason for each choice.

We Don't Sell

No ads, affiliate links, or sponsored content.

Understand your carbon footprint

Carbon footprint isn't just about cars and flights. The products we buy have a carbon history too.

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