Earth Totes FAQs

Does Earth Totes sell retail, wholesale or dropshipping?
James&Co is wholesale. We do not dropship.
Does Earth Totes have corporate values, mission and vision statements?
Yes we do. We know that sustainable fashion brand mission statements are important to people as well as vision statements for clothing brands.
You can read the vision and mission statements for Earth Totes here.
Why is Earth Totes different from other women's fashion brands?
Our holding James&Co stands apart by offering head-turning, elegant styles that have never relied on animal leather. Since our founding in 2012, we've led the way in crafting outerwear and bags using only top-quality, cruelty-free fabric alternatives. Initially, we opted for vegan leather made from traditional polyurethane (PU) due to its lower environmental toxicity compared to PVC.

As the market evolved, so did we. We moved away from toxic PU, embracing partially plant-based synthetic leathers. However, these alternatives still contained some degree of PU, making the transition less than perfect.

Today, we are uniquely positioned as pioneers in the fashion industry, having replaced PU-based fabrics with truly sustainable, plant-based, plastic-free materials. 

The global trend towards holistic vegan and sustainable lifestyles is more than just a movement—it's a transformation.
What packaging is used for an Earth Totes product?
Our products are all labelled with paper wrap labels or paper tags. Sent from warehouses in paper or cardboard boxes. No plastics. 
Do you have a Sustainability Policy?
Yes we do. We are committed to leadership in the sustainable cruelty-free fashion market.
We set Sustainability Development Goals each year and report on them at the end of each calendar year. 
Where is Earth Totes headquartered?
Earth Totes is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. We supply our products globally through wholesaling to retailers in-store and on-line.
How long has Earth Totes been in business?
Earth Totes is a brand of James&Co which began business in 2012. The business was established after the death of the founder's son James. In his talented writing, James exhorted us to 'Live Life & Love It' - he inspires us now to uphold that legacy.
We combine the purposes for which we were founded - contributing to doing good for the environment and the animal kingdom - with our business purpose of making of being successful.
Do you donate to charities out of your revenues?
We donate 1% of each purchase price to Suicide Prevention Australia to help reduce deaths by suicide.

 

Anne Hurley Earth Totes founder and writer

I write about reusable living and everyday sustainability


Through Earth Totes I write about practical sustainability — the small everyday choices that can reduce waste and help retailers offer products that reflect changing consumer values.

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Why reusable products matter

Sustainability is often discussed in big global terms, but many changes begin with simple everyday habits.

Reusable bags, organic cotton products, and durable everyday accessories can play an important role in reducing waste while encouraging more responsible consumer behaviour.

Earth Totes focuses on those everyday products.

Three Careers

Law

I began my professional life in law, where writing, research, and clear analysis were essential every day.

Telecommunications

I later moved into telecommunications, working in a fast-changing industry shaped by innovation and the digital economy.

Sustainability

Today I bring those same analytical skills to sustainability — researching materials, questioning industry claims, and writing about the changes needed to build a more responsible fashion industry.

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Writing and Practical Sustainability

Much of my writing today focuses on practical sustainability — solutions that retailers and consumers can adopt immediately.

Reusable products are one example of how simple material choices can reduce environmental impact while still offering useful, attractive everyday items.

Why Earth Totes Exists

Earth Totes exists to provide reusable alternatives to disposable products, particularly in everyday shopping and lifestyle accessories.

The brand reflects the belief that sustainability should not be complicated. Often the simplest products can make the biggest difference.

View our blog 'Earth Totes Ledger'

Why Earth Totes Exists

Earth Totes exists to provide reusable alternatives to disposable products, particularly in everyday shopping and lifestyle accessories.

The brand reflects the belief that sustainability should not be complicated. Often the simplest products can make the biggest difference.

View our blog 'Earth Totes Ledger'