Our Mission
A DESIRE TO BRING SOMETHING NEW INTO THE WORLD
Leaf was founded by two friends driven by a shared desire to innovate and solve real problems.
Both Adam and I (yes, two Adams) faced challenges in finding consistently great shaves throughout our lives. Like many before us, we were drawn to classic safety razors.
But we saw an opportunity to modernize these plastic-free tools to better meet the diverse needs of today’s shavers.We set out to make a better razor.
Today, we exist to help as many people as possible make the swap from disposable plastic to a more sustainable shave care routine.I hope that you’ll join us!
- Adam Simone, co-founder
SHAVING WITH PLASTIC IS WASTEFUL & EXPENSIVE
It doesn't have to be this way.
EVERY YEAR, 3+ BILLION PLASTIC RAZORS ARE USED AND THROWN IN THE TRASH.
Do some quick math: How many years have you been shaving? How many razors do you use each year? And how many years do you expect to continue shaving? Now multiple that number by the 200 million shaving people in the US alone.
PLASTIC-FREE RAZORS HAVE EXISTED FOR A CENTURY, WITHOUT MASS MODERN ADOPTION.
The reasons are clear. Original safety razors were designed to shave smaller areas of a man’s face more safely than a bare barber’s blade. Modern plastic razors, however, are easier to use and better suited for today’s all-over shaving needs.
TODAY, LEAF SHAVE EXISTS TO BETTER SERVE EVERY BODY SHAVING ANYWHERE.
That's why our portfolio offers more than one razor. We're dedicated to expanding our range of tools through ongoing research and development. Our goal is to make plastic-free shaving accessible to all.
Each day, we improve right alongside you.
A SMALL BUSINESS, PROUD OF OUR OUTSIZED IMPACT
By our estimates, those who've switched to Leaf have prevented over 20 million plastic razors and cartridges from polluting landfills and oceans since 2019.
With nearly 10 million of that number achieved in just the past year, accelerated adoption and cumulative efforts promise continued growth in our collective impact.
We’ve partnered with changeclimate.org since 2020 to assist us in measuring, offsetting, and setting carbon reduction goals for our entire operations (tracking from raw-materials through delivery to our customers).
We’ve offset more than 900 tonnes of C02e (Carbon dioxide equivalent or CO2e means the number of metric tons of CO2 emissions with the same global warming potential as one metric ton of another greenhouse gas).
Our products are cruelty-free and we are proudly Leaping Bunny Certified. We never test on animals. The only hair we're shaving is our own 🤗.
Through a partnership with rePurpose Global, we are funding the removal of 40,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastic.
This initiative extends our efforts to make a broader environmental impact. Our plastic-recovery pledge not only diverts waste but also supports job creation, training and education for local women's groups in south India.
All Leaf Shave product packaging, and shipping packaging is plastic-free. With the availability of paper and kraft-based packaging materials we do feel that this is table stakes. But this is still not yet the standard so we’ll keep talking about it.
Even if Leaf users disposed of their used blade refills in the trash they would take up a fraction of the volume of equivalent plastic trash.
But you certainly do not have to toss used Leaf blades into curbside trash. Instead, they can be recycled as scrap metal—either through finding a local scrap metal drop off, or sending full recycling tins back to Leaf to recycle for you.
For more information on recycling, visit here.
By our estimates, those who've switched to Leaf have prevented over 20 million plastic razors and cartridges from polluting landfills and oceans since 2019.
With nearly 10 million of that number achieved in just the past year, accelerated adoption and cumulative efforts promise continued growth in our collective impact.
We’ve partnered with changeclimate.org since 2020 to assist us in measuring, offsetting, and setting carbon reduction goals for our entire operations (tracking from raw-materials through delivery to our customers).
We’ve offset more than 900 tonnes of C02e (Carbon dioxide equivalent or CO2e means the number of metric tons of CO2 emissions with the same global warming potential as one metric ton of another greenhouse gas).
Our products are cruelty-free and we are proudly Leaping Bunny Certified. We never test on animals. The only hair we're shaving is our own 🤗.
Through a partnership with rePurpose Global, we are funding the removal of 40,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastic.
This initiative extends our efforts to make a broader environmental impact. Our plastic-recovery pledge not only diverts waste but also supports job creation, training and education for local women's groups in south India.
All Leaf Shave product packaging, and shipping packaging is plastic-free. With the availability of paper and kraft-based packaging materials we do feel that this is table stakes. But this is still not yet the standard so we’ll keep talking about it.
Even if Leaf users disposed of their used blade refills in the trash they would take up a fraction of the volume of equivalent plastic trash.
But you certainly do not have to toss used Leaf blades into curbside trash. Instead, they can be recycled as scrap metal—either through finding a local scrap metal drop off, or sending full recycling tins back to Leaf to recycle for you.
For more information on recycling, visit here.
GIVING BACK TO AMPLIFY OUR VOICE
Each Earth Month, we divert a portion of sales to support a non-profit doing work for our Earth’s environmental and ecological health. Our team vets and selects science-backed research and conservation efforts. Over the past four years we’ve donated more than $100,000 to these organizations and more.
We’ve developed three razor models to best fit the needs of all of our users. Learn more about how these razors will help you make your favorite plastic-to-sustainable swap.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Here’s what you can expect when you make plastic-to-sustainable swaps with Leaf.
UNIQUE PRODUCTS YOU WON’T FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE
One of the most important principles in a business striving for a sustainable future is to avoid producing unnecessary products.
Unless we can offer something new that solves real problems for real people, we won’t release a product. That means our tools at Leaf Shave are unique. Everything we engineer, design, and manufacture is developed in-house, with our unique innovations aimed at enhancing your experience.
There are other metal razors, but there’s nothing quite like a Leaf.
RESULTS THAT SURPRISE AND DELIGHT
Our mission is simple: create quality shaving tools and products that help people make personally-impactful changes in their consumption habits.
We believe more sustainable solutions will attract the majority consumer base when they perform as well as, if not better than, their plastic counterparts.
Our goal is to surprise you with the results of your shave, delighting you when you first use your new Leaf Shave razor. We back these experiences with compassionate support.
COMPASSIONATE CUSTOMER CARE
When you invest in Leaf Shave, we hope you take good care of your tools. You want them to last a long time, and so do we. If you have any questions before joining us, please reach out to our support team anytime at [email protected].
If you encounter any issues with your tools, we encourage you to check in with us about the warranty. For more information on warranty eligibility, please head here. We want to hear from you because listening and understanding help us continuously improve.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Leaf Shave is a true small business. Completely independent, we are supported by a team of 18 people, some of whom may be in your community. Each of us strives every day to do the right thing and create quality products, helping our customers get the most out of their shave.
We operate on a principle of continuous improvement. Sometimes our work is visible and evident; other times, it is invisible to the casual observer. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations each time you use our products, and even if we sometimes fall short, we promise we’re learning and improving each day.
Welcome to Leaf Shave, we hope you find what you’re looking for.
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