2023
BEST CHILDREN'S ECO BRAND
At MIKA & MILO, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the materials we use to the way we package our products, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the planet and protecting it for future generations.
The cornerstone of any textile business is the materials it uses. At MIKA & MILO, we believe in using sustainable natural fibres that don’t strain Mother Earth.
As a former environmental journalist focused on climate change, our founder Aiko Stevenson has made sustainability a defining ethos of our brand. We are all part of the same whole, and each of us must play our part to protect this beautiful planet we call home.
In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” Nowhere is this more poignant than in our shared responsibility to care for the Earth.
We all have a carbon footprint, and at MIKA & MILO, we’re determined to offset ours. And that's why we have partnered with the International Tree Foundation to plant thousands of trees. Why the International Tree Foundation?
Since its founding over 100 years ago, it has inspired communities worldwide to plant trees and restore forests. Last year alone, they:
Planted over 800,000 trees.
Educated 40,000 young people about environmental conservation.
Restored 400 hectares of forest.
Supported 4,500 participants in increasing their household income.
Trees are not only majestic—they absorb carbon dioxide, a key driver of global warming. With 10 of the hottest years on record occurring this century, climate change is no longer a distant threat. It’s here, and it’s urgent.
We believe in buying less and choosing well. Our goal is to create beautiful, sustainable pieces that last, so they can be passed down from sibling to sibling, cousin to cousin, and even generation to generation.
Well-made organic cotton and cashmere are incredibly durable, making them perfect for hand-me-downs. After all, what could be nicer than seeing your child pass down their cherished MIKA & MILO pieces to their own little ones?
All our cashmere comes from white-haired goats raised on sustainable farms in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. These goats are sheared only once a year in spring, when they no longer need their warm inner coat—a kind and natural process, much like shearing a dog in summer.
To combat soil erosion and desertification, one of our partners in Inner Mongolia works with local herders to keep goats in spacious outdoor farms and has planted vast forests to protect the soil.
We now offer a lovely GOTS-certified organic cotton and cashmere blend. While MIKA & MILOis not yet GOTS certified, our yarn supplier is, ensuring that over 95% of the cotton content is certified organic.
All dyes used in our products meet the strictest ethical and environmental standards, making them safe for your little ones and kind to the planet.
Recycled Plastic Bags: We reuse recycled plastic bags season after season to lower our plastic footprint.
Compostable Mailers: Your orders are shipped in compostable mailers that decompose quickly, ensuring they won’t harm wildlife or pollute the oceans.
At MIKA & MILO, we believe in leading by example. By making sustainable choices, we hope to inspire our children and future generations to care for the planet.
After all, there is no Planet B. Our children, and the Earth they will inherit, deserve nothing but the best.
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