Sungai Watch is a Bali-based environmental organization that protects Indonesian rivers & waterways by creating solutions to stop the flow of plastic pollution from going into our oceans. Their scalable approach to collection, sorting, and upcycling waste has allowed them to set up over 120 barriers across Indonesia, mobilizing Indonesian communities to participate in the protection of our natural environment.

While it is exciting to see a growing number of sustainable product offerings, it's not always easy to distinguish honest companies from green-washing brands that are looking to hop on the bandwagon of “environmentally-friendly” merchandise. Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself while you shop.