Our Universal Thread denim team is working to enable a future where these jeans can be recaptured in a closed loop, by using better materials such as Better Cotton Initiative certified cotton, recycled cotton and recycled polyester. By considering wash finishes that reduce water, Universal Thread has also contributed to over 30% of Target’s total wash water reductions. Our designers also utilize 3D technologies for garment fittings to reduce the number of samples needed. Our team is also always thinking about the human impact of garments, and through our partnership with Fair Trade USA has had our factories certified; this has impacted 41,557 lives to date. Finally, to ensure inclusivity was at the core of the brand, the team designed an adaptive jean that features elements like no back pockets, a stretch waistband and side zippers at the hem for any adaptive needs.

Spritz paper products are already made with materials that are 100% certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The team has now designed and is offering compostable tableware and 95% recycled FSC-certified paper gift bags that are also designed for recyclability, and has also redesigned packaging to be recyclable. Further, it has designed and engineered its décor products, plastic serveware and gift bags to ensure multiple uses. The team is ultimately seeking to create products that are reusable, that are made from regenerative materials (or non-oil-based materials) and that can be recycled so they stay within a closed loop.

Sequins are a favorite for our guests and their children. Our Cat & Jack team saw an opportunity to not only delight our guests with more shirts with sequins but to do it sustainably. The team worked with sequin suppliers to source recycled sequins, which are now used in all flip sequin T-shirts. Knowing that kids clothes are especially prone to wear and tear, Cat & Jack is also designed to be the “hand-me-down" brand, including reinforced knees on pants, and has a 1-year warranty. 

Target’s household essentials owned brand is designed with sustainability in mind. Everspring features items that include biobased or recycled materials or natural fibers — everything from laundry detergent, dish soap and paper towels to essential oils, candles and hand soap in amazing scents. The in-house design team that brought Everspring to life has been equally thoughtful about how the products are packaged as they were the contents. The packaging has easy-to-understand ingredient lists and graphic icons on the front of each product so you know what is and isn’t in the product. In 2019, Target utilized over 594,000 pounds of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin (polyethylene terephthalate and high-density polyethylene) to produce bottles in our Everspring household cleaning brand.