Fact: Every year 5 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide.
Aplat: We use Zero Waste Design™ to make our 100% organic cotton, reusable totes with little to no waste and zero hardware.
Fact: 10 million tons of textile waste end up in landfills each year.
Aplat: Our denim totes are made from post-production surplus denim salvaging unused textiles and the natural resources spent to produce them.
Fact: 1.3 billion tons of trash is generated globally every year.
Aplat: Our high quality products are made to last. Utilizing straps sewn in load-bearing areas and reinforced with bartack stitches.
1% For the Planet Member
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. As a proud member, we donate 1% of our sales to non profit organizations that work to educate and inform communities on sustainable eating and living. We’ve made a commitment to be at least 1% better. And by supporting us, you’re helping to amplify our impact.
Giving-Back to the Community
We donate to nonprofit organizations supporting the environment and services for local communities.
The Edible Schoolyard Project
The mission of the Edible Schoolyard Project is to build and share a national edible education curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school.
Kitchen Table Advisors
Kitchen Table Advisors envisions a new generation of thriving small-scale, sustainable farms that produce healthy food and form the foundation of regional food systems.
Good Food Awards
The Good Food Awards celebrates food that is authentic and responsibly produced in categories such as beer, chocolate, cheese, pickles and more. This year Aplat founder, Shujan, was a honored judge of the honey category.
18 Reasons
18 Reasons empowers low income communities around the Bay Area with the confidence and creativity to buy, cook, and eat good food every day.
ArtSpan
ArtSpan is committed to cultivating a vibrant, accessible, and world-class art community in San Francisco and to promoting the city's unique creative energy locally and globally.
Local Manufacturing
We support our community by sourcing materials and manufacturing locally.
We Partner with Communities
We are always looking for communities and nonprofits to support and partner with. Please send us an email at communities@aplat.com.