Arhaus and Pottery Barn are two furniture retailers that offer unique approaches to sustainability and ethical labor practices. Arhaus was founded in 1986 with a commitment to sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and heirloom-quality pieces. They partner with artisans around the world who use reclaimed and recycled materials as much as possible through their Green Initiative. In addition, they travel the globe to seek out talented artisans whose time-honored techniques create beautifully unique, handcrafted works of art. Pottery Barn has been representing exceptional quality and unparalleled value for over 70 years. They seek inspiration for beautiful ideas for real life while being responsibly made and ethically sourced. Pottery Barn is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative, which focuses on improving cotton farming globally. They also partner with various organizations such as Renewal Workshop, HERproject, Nest’s Ethical Handcraft Program, and Fair Trade USA Certified to improve the lives of workers in their supply chain. Both retailers offer some certified products; however, neither retailer is certified themselves. Arhaus has Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification while Pottery Barn has GOTS Certified, FSC Certified, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, and Greenguard Gold Certified products. Arhaus boasts handcrafted artisan handmade pieces using reclaimed wood from mango trees that no longer produce fruit or recycled copper through their Green Initiative program. On the other hand,Pottery Barn only claims to use organic cotton and some reclaimed materials in their products without providing third-party verification for their self-claimed benefits. Overall both retailers are dedicated to protecting the environment while promoting ethical labor practices for their customers; however Arhaus offers a more comprehensive approach by partnering with artisans around the world who share their vision of sustainability while using reclaimed materials whenever possible through their Green Initiative program.