Product Assessment

Ingredient Sourcing: Commitment to organic and sustainable practices

Amazonia Raw takes great pride in sourcing organic, non-GMO ingredients free from harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. Their products are derived from regenerative farming practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact. For instance, Amazonia’s Acai berries are sustainably harvested from the Amazon rainforest. You can explore their ethical harvesting methods in this video, which showcases how they work closely with local farmers to maintain sustainable production.

Additionally, their founder Dwayne Martens worked with locals in Vietnam to cultivate a semi-arid plot of land into a certified organic Pitaya plantation. In other regions, Pitaya farming has led to deforestation. However, Amazonia is once again leading the industry towards a sustainable future. Click here  to discover how they harvest this amazing super fruit direct from their sustainable farms in Vietnam.

Material Choice: Disassemble to recycle correctly

Amazonia Raw uses BPA-free packaging, which is safe for both consumers and the environment. However, their packaging is made up of multiple materials that require disassembly for proper recycling.

Here’s how you can recycle their packaging efficiently:

1. Separate components: First, remove the metal top from the packaging

2. Cut open the canister: Use scissors or a knife to carefully cut the canister lengthwise.

3. Peel away layers: The outer cardboard can be peeled away from the inner plastic or foil lining.

4. Recycle and Dispose: Recycle the cardboard and any metal components separately. The plastic or foil lining, unfortunately, will need to go into regular household waste as it’s not widely recyclable.

While this recycling process might require a bit of effort, it ensures that the recyclable components are properly disposed of, reducing waste sent to landfills.

Consumer Reusability: It's a start

Although some components of Amazonia Raw's packaging can be recycled, the brand does not currently offer packaging designed for reuse or repurposing. For consumers who prioritise packaging reusability, this is an area where Amazonia Raw could improve by innovating with more reusable options in the future.

Ethical Sourcing

Certifications: Strong focus on organic 

Amazonia Raw holds organic and non-GMO certifications, and their ingredients undergo heavy-metal testing to ensure safety and quality. However, they do not yet hold higher-tier certifications like Fair Trade or BCorp, which could further enhance their credibility. For those of you who look for multiple sustainability certifications, it’s important to note this limitation while still appreciating their current efforts in maintaining high-quality organic products.

Global sourcing with a focus on sustainability

Though Amazonia Raw sources ingredients globally, their emphasis is on sustainable and regenerative practices. Whether it’s their Acai from Brazil or Pitaya from Vietnam, they ensure that their farming partnerships support local ecosystems and do not contribute to deforestation or other harmful practices. This strategy supports ecosystems worldwide, even if it involves a larger carbon footprint due to transportation.

Sustainable Farming: Positive impact with room for transparency

Amazonia Raw is committed to sustainable farming, as demonstrated by their focus on regenerative agriculture and organic practices. Their Paddock to Plate promise reflects this commitment, but the brand could offer more transparency in ingredient traceability and the specifics of their community partnerships.

End-of-Life Management

End-of-Life Options: Improve consumer guidance on disposal

One area where Amazonia Raw can improve is providing clear and comprehensive guidance on how to dispose of their packaging responsibly. While some packaging components can be recycled, detailed instructions should be readily available to customers to ensure proper disposal. To fill this gap, we encourage you to follow our recycling guide above to reduce waste.

Consumer Education: Recipes and blogs for holistic wellness

Amazonia Raw offers a variety of consumer education materials, such as recipes and wellness blogs on fitness, nutrition, and sustainability. These resources empower you to incorporate Amazonia Raw into your daily routine. 

Regenerative Behaviours: Positive but not fully transparent

Amazonia Raw supports various environmental initiatives, such as their #ShineBright campaign, which contributes to rainforest preservation and supports sustainable farming. While these efforts are admirable, we would love to see greater transparency and information about the impacts these initiatives are having.

Why You Should Choose Amazonia Raw

Amazonia Raw is an excellent choice for those seeking organic, sustainable products. By focusing on regenerative farming and offering certified organic, non-GMO ingredients, they allow consumers to make wellness decisions that are good for both the body and the planet. While there is room for improvement in areas like packaging innovation and ingredient transparency, Amazonia Raw remains a top option for those looking to align their health with eco-friendly values.

For those interested in trying Amazonia Raw, we have curated a selection of their best products:

• Amazonia Raw, Raw Protein Daily Nourish Vanilla - Is Maeva's top pick for a plant based every day protein supplement. This vanilla flavour is the best plant based option that she's found that is super tasty and not chalky like some other proteins on the market. 
• Amazonia Raw, Raw Nutrients, Greens - Perfect for those looking to support their digestive health with organic greens and natural prebiotics. It is a refreshing mint & vanilla flavour that goes so well in smoothies!
• Amazonia Raw, Raw Gentle Digest Protein - This product is one of our best seller! It tastes delicious and has even more amazing health benefits. 
• The RAW Slim & Tone Protein and RAWFit series provide essential nutrients to help your body recover post-workout, aiding muscle repair and maintenance.
• Protein powders aren’t just for gym-goers; the Raw Protein Isolate range offers a convenient, nutrient-packed meal for busy days, helping you meet your daily protein intake in a plant-based, low-fat formula that suits a variety of dietary needs.
• Amazonia also offers collagen supplements designed to support collagen production, natural connective tissue structure and skin function.

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Yours truly, Maeva Ord

Bemo Team x 

References: 

https://www.amazonia.com/

https://rawprotein.co.nz/