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How it does good
Elevating chocolate and the standards for producing it
Cocoa farming poses a big risk for environmental damage, forced labor, and child labor. Alter Eco has set out to make a difference in the chocolate world by putting an end to these dangerous and desctructive practices. Every single product Alter Eco produces is sourced directly from small scale farmers. They go beyond the Fair Trade pay standards by providing their partners with targeted assistance with food security, biodiversity, and gender equality. They've committed to compostable, non-toxic wrappers and have been carbon neutral since 2009.
Alter Eco pays their farmers 1.3x (33% more) the standard Fair Trade payment. They also help cocoa farmers transition their land to dynamic agroforestry, training over 400 farmers in dynamic agroforestry since 2015.
Learn MoreFounder Tristan Lecomte pioneered a method of integrating carbon offsetting within the company's own supply chain to improve soil conditions, biodiversity and crop health, all while making them carbon neutral since 2009.
Learn MoreAlter Eco packs all of their chocolates in 100% compostable or recyclable packaging. And as a part of the OSC2 Packaging Collaborative, a leading sustainable packaging innovation, they've been working since 2013 on removing petroleum-based plastic from our landfills, oceans, and planet.
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Not only does Alter Eco give their employees 3 paid days off a year to support causes of their choice, they also make regular cash and product donations to the organizations their team members are passionate about. These include clean-ups, food services, building green spaces in urban neighborhoods, supporting events for Earth Day and MLK Day, and contributing to Imperfect Produce and SF Recology.
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About the Brand
Alter Eco
Alter Eco® is a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed food company that takes indulgence to new heights. Their mission is to pioneer a full circle approach to eating, farming, and doing business—and to inspire others to do the same.
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United States10/10
Specifically sought out this company to purchase a decent amount of eco-friendly chocolate. Very happy with this price and quality!
United StatesNo Gift Options
This was a gift. My daughter loved it. I bought several different kinds of chocolate bars, and she loved them all. My only issue with this website is that I couldn't enclose a gift card. If I missed that option, I apologize, but I did search for one and couldn't find it. As a result, when she received the box, she had to make calls to find out who had sent it.
Love the Sea Salt!
The sea salt adds so much to the chocolate - I wish it was in the Blackout bar too!
The best chocolate ever
Fantastic! Really the best chocolate I've ever had.
Alter Eco Sea Salt Chocolates
I have been eating your wonderful Sea Salt 70% Chocolate bars for a few years now. My "sweet" treat for the day -- I'm a health nut. I LOVE these bars! Just sweet enough and love the addition of salt and I know they support my immune system. Thank you for your wonderful product!
