West Elm and Poly and Bark are two furniture retailers with distinct differences in their approach to sustainability and ethical labor practices. West Elm places a strong emphasis on sustainability, with 60% of their product sales supporting at least one of their sustainability initiatives. They also champion the maker movement, collaborate with artisan collectives around the world, and were the first-ever home retailer to join Fair Trade USA. In contrast, Poly and Bark does not have any certifications for their products or participate in equitable labor programs. West Elm offers a range of product certifications for some of their products, including GOTS Certified, FSC Certified, OCS Certified, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Global Recycled Standard, Recycled Claims Standard, Greenguard Gold Certified and REACH. On the other hand, Poly and Bark does not offer any certified products at this time. In terms of equitable labor programs, West Elm participates in several programs such as Fair Trade USA Certified and Nest's Ethical Handcraft Program to ensure that workers receive fair wages and safe working conditions. In contrast, Poly and Bark does not participate in any equitable labor programs. Lastly, West Elm claims several sustainable benefits such as handcrafted products assembled in the USA with low-VOC finishes while using reclaimed or recycled materials. On the other hand,Poly and Bark does not make any claims to unverified sustainable benefits. Overall it is clear that West Elm has a stronger commitment to sustainability initiatives while also ensuring ethical labor practices compared to Poly & Bark who do not have these measures in place yet.