ROAST IN PEACE TOTE

• 9 oz cotton canvas

• Complies with CPSIA
• Prop 65
• 100% BPA-free, PFAS-free, Phthalate-free, & PVC-free
• Shoulder straps and double-reinforced open top
• Bound inner seams
• Shoulder strap length: 22”
• Spot-clean only
• Made of renewable materials
• Printed in the USA

• 5" x 15" x 11"

What certifications does this company hold, or what commitments have they made?

• The manufacturer is B Corp Certified, and this product has Carbon Footprint Tracking.
• Betterway™ is more than a program – it’s a mindset that challenges the manufacturer to do better every day for people and the planet. This philosophy shapes not only their products and partnerships, but also aligns with Gemline being a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), as they are legally required to balance profit with purpose.
• Gemline installed a Solar Power Generation System in late 2022 at their Lawrence, MA headquarters, which generated 34% of the energy needs at the Lawrence, MA facility in 2024
• They are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, with a goal of lowering our Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually. In 2024, due to the strategic consolidation of their warehouse operations—from three smaller facilities into one centralized location—they experienced a temporary 9% increase. While this was a short-term impact, they're confident that the efficiencies gained through this move, along with other internal sustainability initiatives, will position them to achieve meaningful reductions in 2025 and beyond.
• In 2024, they successfully reduced their bubble wrap packaging usage by 25% while increasing their use of biodegradable kraft paper by 5%. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to increase the recyclability of the packaging solutions.
• No waste from Gemline’s headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lawrence, MA went into a landfill for the 6th consecutive year.
• 211.85 tons of trash were converted into 137,703 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough to furnish power to approximately 131 homes.
• 326.86 tons of cardboard was recycled.
• Reduced the amount of waste that went into Energy Recovery from our Lawrence, MA facility by 6.1%.
• Through their dedicated efforts in 2024, they made significant progress on their PVC-free journey, achieving a 97% PVC-free product line across Gemline-branded products, House brands, and brand partner offerings.
• 97% of their brand partner products are PVC-free.
• 100% of Gemline products and brand partner products are PFAS-free.
• They are committed to using recycled materials and sustainably sourced natural fibers whenever possible. In 2024, 45% of the products introduced by Gemline incorporated one or more of these preferred materials.
• In 2024, they began tracking the carbon emissions (measured in kilograms of CO2e) from a product over its lifecycle, from “cradle-to-gate.” They successfully tracked greenhouse gas emissions, from raw material sourcing through distribution to including product decoration for 375+ products. This is the first step towards their commitment to manage our Scope 3 emissions, and will be used to guide the future efforts to minimize carbon emissions through the product lifecycle.

What is the life span of the product, and how long can it be in use?

• Tote bags are strong and durable and can last you years with careful handling.

What happens when the product is no longer being used? 

• When you are done with your item, donate it to your local resale shop.
• Cotton can take 1 week - 5 months to decompose naturally.