Pendleton: National Park Blanket, Yellowstone

ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. This blanket goes well with a Valentine's Day picnic basket. The blanket can be used for all sorts of bonding moments from picnics, to festivals, and camping. Make memories with this blanket.
2. Dry clean only. If you have to wash then wash with cold water in a delicate cycle. Dry on low heat or flat dry the blanket. Don't line dry if you can avoid it.
3. Find joy in simple excursions where you can sit and talk in nature using this blanket
4. Store in a canvas cover to ensure a long life

EMBRACE

1. This blanket is made of 100% virgin wool and is also made in the USA
2. The blanket is large and provides ample space for a picnic party of 2 to 4 people. Perfect for picnics, festivals, and camping
3. Wool will last a lifetime with proper care - a potential heirloom item
4. When this blanket reaches the end of life, it will emit no microplastics

AVOID PRODUCT TYPE

Synthetic Picnic Blanket

AVOID

1. Avoid plastic when you can - small decisions add up
2. These picnic blankets typically blend a variety of materials which makes recycling them effectively impossible
3. Wear and tear will easily eat away at these blankets. Most people won't be able to get more than several uses from these blankets. They also don't feel great to the touch.
4. Once they are disposed of they end up in landfill or worse...our waterways where they emit microplastics

Noteworthy Product Attributes

100% virgin wool and made in the USA. Has a huge footprint and can be a great festival, camping, or picnic blanket.

Overall Sustainability Score - 89 / 100

Score Breakdown

Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Made in the primary target market

Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Made in the primary target market

Cost (Score - 6/10) - Costs about 8X more than cheaper polyblend alternatives

Packaging (Score - 8/10) -  Contains some plastic packaging

Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Very effective for warmth and picnic use

Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last a lifetime

Fun (Score - 10/10) - Rich feeling and warm blanket that is also incredibly aesthetically appealing

Relevance (Score - 10/10) -  Perfectly suited (and designed) for camping and picnic use

Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Made of natural virgin wool and is completely biodegradable

Recycling (Score - 5/10) - Cannot be recycled in most municipal recycling facilities