SUPPLIER
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Stated attributes
Publicly stated commitments — not necessarily independently verified.
Pela
Consumer Electronics AccessoriesHeadquartered in Canada
Pela manufactures 100% compostable phone cases from Flaxstic®, a proprietary material made from 45% plant-based content including flax straw waste and biopolymer, with the remainder used for durability. The cases break down in 3-6 months in commercial composting environments and can also home-compost, backed by ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 certifications. Pela is a verified B Corporation (B Impact Score 102.2), Climate Neutral Certified, and 1% for the Planet member, with over 80% of manufacturing occurring in their Kelowna, Canada facility, though some critics have raised concerns about declining durability and frequent design releases that may encourage overconsumption despite material compostability.
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- 1% for the Planet ↗
- B Corp ↗
- Net-zero target
- Sustainable packaging
- Waste reduction
How Pela scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental100Likely excellent
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Labor42.5Likely fair
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Compliance85.3Likely excellent
What Pela does well
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1% for the Planet Member
Pela is a certified member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate at least 1% of annual revenue to environmental nonprofit organizations. This membership is listed in the 1% for the Planet member directory.
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ASTM D6400 Compostability Certification
Pela's phone cases have been certified as compostable under ASTM D6400 standards, which sets requirements for plastics and products designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic composting facilities.
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Pela 360 Product Take-Back Program
Pela operates a take-back program called Pela 360, through which customers can return used Pela products for composting or recycling, as described in the company's published program materials.
The detail
Environment
Pela's core product line is built around compostable materials, including a proprietary blend called Flaxstic, which incorporates flax shive and a bio-based polymer. According to the company's published materials, its phone cases are certified compostable under ASTM D6400 standards. Pela has publicly stated commitments to reducing plastic waste and operates a take-back program (Pela 360) that accepts used cases for composting or recycling. The company has not published a comprehensive third-party-verified sustainability report covering full lifecycle emissions, Scope 1/2/3 data, or detailed energy and water usage figures, so independent verification of broader environmental claims is limited.
Labor
Pela's products are manufactured in China, as disclosed in company communications. The company has published a supplier code of conduct and states that it conducts supplier audits, though detailed audit results and third-party labor certification data are not publicly available. Pela has not published a formal Modern Slavery Act statement or detailed supply chain transparency report listing specific factory names and locations. Limited public data exists regarding wages, worker safety records, or diversity reporting within the company's supply chain.
Pela products on Amazon
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