10 Sustainable Brands You Have To Try In Bali
Travelling to Bali is a dream for anyone who loves sustainable, eco-friendly, and vegan brands. You can indulge in exceptional spa treatments, shop and treat yourself whilst supporting local artisans on the island. The list of vegan and healthy food cafes, yoga retreats, restaurants, and cooking classes in Bali is endless. Especially in the popular tourist areas of Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu. You can also find speciality stores making products with locally sourced organic materials.
So, in no particular order, here are my top 10 vegan and sustainable brands in Bali.
1. Kynd Community
A trendy 100% vegan cafe that is an absolute must-visit for delicious healthy food.
The menu is entirely plant-based, with menu items such as delicious smoothies, generous salad bowls, vegan burgers, and wood-fired pizza!
Kynd offers a range of products from cookbooks, clothing, tote bags and other sustainable products such as reusable coffee cups and reusable bamboo straws.
Try the Kynd ice cream shop next door, especially the vegan waffle cones!
My favourite meal was the Bli Buddah Salad Bowl packed with a variety of nutritious vegetables, pumpkin hummus and garlic sourdough bread.
2. Zero Waste Bali
Bali’s first bulk food store offers solutions to single-use plastic packaging.
The latest store features a bulk food grocery section and a deli with vegan options.
A range of eco-friendly accessories, body and bath items, kitchen and cleaning items, and cooking ingredients are available.
Bring your own container/glass jar or ask for a recycled paper bag.
Delivery services are available around the island; shop in-store or online.
Subscribe to the Bali Refillution Subscription to save time and money as you shop zero-waste!
I recommend the ginger tablets (especially for travel days), the green tea shampoo, coconut and rosemary conditioner, and the organic loofah.
3. Sun & Sage
Sun & Sage helps rescue, care for, and rehome Bali’s most vulnerable street dogs and cats.
The clothing line is made in Bali and supports local businesses and workers.
By wearing Sun & Sage, you support a vegan brand that advocates for compassion and kindness towards all animals.
Profits help cover medical and vet bills, food, medicine, transport and housing for rescued street animals.
4. Hair Seminyak by Davines
Hair Seminyak is a modern Socially Conscious Davines Salon that offers products free of sulfates, parabens, palm oil, artificial colours and fillers.
Plant-based, natural and cruelty-free products are available with each service.
Ideal for a conditioning treatment to help restore your hair from sun damage/surf.
A mindful salon that avoids harsh chemicals.
5. Maria Curau
A gorgeous non-toxic day spa offering manicures, pedicures and massage services.
All products, including creams, scrubs and oils, are derived from plant-based materials and are free of toxins and chemicals.
The nail polish also contains no toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, xylene, parabens, fragrances, animal-derived, l-derived or tested ingredients.
My favourite treatment is the Classic Nail Service which is a treatment that begins with a soak in fresh cucumber and peppermint aromatherapy bath, massage, and finishes with the application of nail polish.
6. Utama Spice
A 100% natural skincare brand with products based on traditional Balinese herbal knowledge called the Tri Hita Karana philosophy - working harmoniously with humanity, nature and the divine.
A wide range of natural products is available, including lip balm, soap, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, moisturiser, deodorant, sunscreen and salt scrubs.
The range also features household and wellness essentials such as aromatherapy oils, yoga mat spray cleaners, candles, incense and essential oil blends for meditation.
My favourite product is the essential oil roller called Revive a mix of fennel, nutmeg, mint and ginger which works to clear the mind and relieve headaches.
7. Plant Cartel
100% plant-based food made with local ingredients, including fresh vegetables, herbs, nuts, beans and grains.
The menu features plant-based burgers, noodle salad, loaded fries, hotdogs, smoothies and desserts.
The majority of their packaging is made from environmentally friendly materials.
The best vegan junk food I found in Bali; Plant Cartels SFC Burger! A take on southern fried chicken with beetroot slaw and lettuce and chili mayo yet it is 100% plant-based and super delicious.
8. Sensatia Botanicals
Healthy skincare products containing natural ingredients are high-quality, cruelty-free raw materials carefully sourced from reputable, sustainably-minded individuals and companies.
The company was founded by a small team making handmade, cold-pressed coconut oil soaps and products containing no chemicals, artificial substances, or synthetic ingredients.
Sustainable virtues, regular beach and temple clean-ups, biodegradable shopping bags, and collecting empty glass bottles for recycling.
Profit-share cooperation that empowers the local community.
I recommend the Unscented Senstive Facial Scrub with jicima and the Unscented Soapless Facial Cleanser with papaya and star fruit.
9. Anada Soul
A recycled jewellery brand that focuses on employing underprivileged women, fair salaries and ethical production.
Recycled silver jewellery and other sustainable and low-impact materials.
Strives to keep its carbon footprint close to neutral.
All products are cruelty-free and vegan.
Adopt a Balinese family during pandemic times, and 100% of the donation will provide care packages for families in need.
10. Indosole
Turning tyres that would go to landfills into flip-flops and sandals.
Indosole rubber is ethically sourced in Indonesia, dyed with natural dyes with no chemical or toxic run-off into the environment.
Tyres take thousands of years to decompose and are either dumped in landfills or burnt, which causes toxic oils and fumes.
A staggering one billion waste tyres end up in landfills each year.
By purchasing a pair of shoes from Indosole, you are supporting a sustainable, vegan company.
Indosole is a certified B Corporation.