Transparency, Conservation, Herbal Integrity
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
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Sustainable Herbs Initiative
ABOUT THE:
Sustainable Herbs Initiative
The Sustainable Herbs Initiative (SHI) was founded to bring greater transparency and sustainability to the global herbal supply chain. SHI connects farmers, producers, and brands to protect medicinal plants, support ethical sourcing, and ensure the health of ecosystems and communities that depend on them.
By partnering with SHI, Gaia Herbs contributes to a broader movement redefining how herbs are cultivated, harvested, and shared with respect for people, plants, and planet.
“Quality begins long before an herb reaches your hands. Our partnership with the Sustainable Herbs Initiative strengthens the systems that protect medicinal plants and the people who grow them, so every Gaia Herbs product reflects our deepest commitment to purity, integrity, and the future of herbal wellness.”
- Ashley Walgren, Sustainability and Impact Manager - Gaia Herbs
DO YOU KNOW:
Where Your Herbs Come From?
Gaia Herbs and the Sustainable Herbs Initiative share a deep commitment to the integrity of plant medicine. Through our collaboration, we help strengthen sourcing standards, improve transparency across the herbal industry, and invest in the conservation of endangered and at-risk medicinal species.
From field to finished product, this partnership ensures every step honors the plant, the people who grow it, and the ecosystems that sustain it. Together, we’re helping shape a future where herbal remedies are not only effective but ethically and sustainably sourced.
CULTIVATING QUALITY:
Protecting the Future of Herbs
Our work with the Sustainable Herbs Initiative shapes how we grow, source, and craft every product. Together, we’re building a more transparent and responsible herbal supply chain that protects medicinal plants and the communities who depend on them.
When you choose Gaia Herbs, you’re supporting products grown with respect for nature, backed by rigorous quality standards, and guided by a shared mission to preserve the future of herbal medicine for generations to come.
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Strategic Partnerships & Certifications
FairWild
Not all herbs are cultivated—some are wild-harvested from forests, mountains, or meadows. That's where FairWild comes in. FairWild certification assures harvesting practices that preserve and promote biodiversity, company policies that support and uphold the rights of harvesters, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
B Corp
B Lab is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Our international network of organizations leads economic systems change to support our collective vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
American Botanical Council
ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.
Fair For Life
Fair for Life is more than a label. It’s a rigorous certification system that ensures fair working conditions, equitable wages, transparent supply chains, and environmental respect for farmers and workers around the world.
Kiss the Ground
Kiss the Ground is an audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for our wellness, water, and climate crisis. Since 2013, we’ve inspired millions to participate in the Regenerative Movement through storytelling, education, and partnerships.
Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conducting independent research to uncover and share regenerative organic farming practices that restore soil health, fight climate change, and fix the food system.
American Herbal Products Association
Founded in 1982, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal and natural products industries. AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible and sustainable commerce of herbal products to ensure that consumers have informed access to a wide variety of safe herbal goods.
Regenerative Organic Alliance
Quality products start with healthy soil. With regenerative organic agriculture, we can rehabilitate soil, respect animal welfare, and improve the lives of farmers. We can sequester carbon, build healthier communities, and reap more nutritious and abundant yields.
Sustainable Herbs Initiative
SHI’s mission is to build and advance a movement that supports high-quality herbal products, ethical and sustainable sourcing, and greater transparency in how herbs reach the people who use them. SHI unites diverse stakeholders to tackle complex sustainability challenges across the herbal supply chain.