Transparent Information for Conscious Purchasing Decisions
At GreenMates, we focus on food products that offer a more sustainable and healthier alternative to conventional products. Our partners are exclusively brands that share our vision: a healthier and more sustainable future.
Which products are included in the app?
All the products we recommend to you as better alternatives are exclusively from our partners.
To ensure that these products meet our high standards, we evaluate them based on ten sustainability criteria. For each product, our partners must demonstrate how it meets ecological, social, fair, and health-related requirements.
Environmental Impact
CO₂ Footprint: The Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) should be calculated according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. This includes the entire lifecycle of the product, from production to disposal.
Resource-Efficient Production: Emphasis on efficient water use, sustainable land use, and the utilization of renewable energy.
Circular Economy (Cradle to Cradle): Products should be recyclable or compostable to promote a sustainable circular system.
Vegan: Free from animal-derived ingredients such as meat, fish, gelatin, eggs, milk, honey, and beeswax.
Local Sourcing: Raw materials and products are sourced locally to reduce emissions from long-distance transport and support local economic cycles.
Social and Fair Impact
Fair Trade: Products comply with standards such as Fairtrade, B-Corp, or ILO standards.
Social Responsibility: Companies prioritize solving ecological and social challenges over profit. Surpluses are reinvested to sustain their mission in the long term.
Transparent Supply Chains: Open communication across all levels of the supply chain, with essential information shared with trade partners.
Nutritional Value
Nutritional Quality: Products contain natural ingredients, essential nutrients, and are free from artificial additives.
Minimal Processing: Foods retain their natural state and nutrients.
Why These Criteria?
Sustainability is a multifaceted concept that ranges from regenerative agriculture to fair labor practices. Our criteria help you quickly identify the sustainable and health-oriented aspects of every product.
They serve as a tool for us to decide which products to highlight in our app. In turn, they help you make informed purchasing decisions and integrate sustainable nutrition into your everyday life.
Together for a Healthier and More Sustainable Future
Did you know that changing your diet can save up to five times more emissions than installing solar panels? (EAT) With GreenMates, we want to help you make choices that are good for both your health and the planet.
Every small change matters and can contribute to a larger movement – the dietary revolution we urgently need. Thank you for taking responsibility and actively contributing to this change!
You decide what goes on your plate.
Good for you. Good for the planet.
Want to Become a Partner?
If your products meet our criteria, we’ll need proof of how the requirements are fulfilled.
Let’s talk and see if we can establish a partnership together.
We look forward to working with you to promote healthy and sustainable nutrition!
