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Waste has a human cost
It began spending time with waste workers sorting hazardous material by hand. That changed the question: not how do we manage waste, but how do we design it out.
Varna Score
74.3
Advanced
Varna Score
74.3
Advanced
Bare Necessities creates products that are a perfect fusion of premium personal care with a positive environmental impact. Their products are powered by natural, ethically sourced Indian ingredients complemented by a zero waste footprint
An accidental entrepreneur who couldn't find what she needed
How a founder's personal journey towards a zero waste lifestyle led to a personal care movement.
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Designed out, before it exists
Waterless bars. Refill systems. Compostable wrappers. Natural ingredients, sourced locally. Every product built for a responsible end of life.
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Less waste, more possibility
Handcrafted by a women-led team, many in their first formal job. Fair wages, insurance, real paths to grow. Every product carries the hands that made it.
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Impact till date
Figures sourced from the Bare Necessities Impact Report 2026
375K+
Kilograms of waste
diverted from landfills
83M +
Total single-use plastic
units saved due to items sold
2.3M
Total plastic cosmetic units saved due to items sold
176K
Directly impacted through learning programs
Impact till date
Figures sourced from the Bare Necessities Impact Report 2026
375K+
Kilograms of waste
diverted from landfills
83M +
Total single-use plastic
units saved due to items sold
2.3M
Total plastic cosmetic units saved due to items sold
176K
Directly impacted through learning programs
Vetted for global standards
Certified B Corp
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management
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ISO 9001 Quality Management
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ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
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PETA Certified
Three pillars, one honest picture
Every score below is drawn from documents Bare Necessities shared directly.
74.3
Advanced
Not Ready
< 40
Foundational
40-54
Emerging
55-69
Advanced
70-84
VARNA Leader
85-100
What this reflects
SDG Alignment
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The story behind the craft
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Leading with Purpose
Sahar Mansoor
Co-founder & CEO
Sahar Mansoor turned a personal zero-waste experiment into Bare Necessities, India's first B Corp-certified FMCG brand. Today, she champions sustainable living through products, education, and global advocacy.
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TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, recognized by Google India, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, NDTV, and Al Jazeera.
