Away
Away offers 5 products on RevWix across Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 84.8/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, B Corp Certified, B Corp.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Away's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare94/10
- Environment87.2/10
- Sourcing85.6/10
- Transparency85.6/10
- Labor84.4/10
Categories covered
Where Away shows up across our directory.
- Travel & Luggage5
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Away's products.
- ✓Lifetime warranty encourages repair over replacement
- ✓Infinitely recyclable aluminum construction
- ✓Superior security with twin TSA-approved locks
- ✓Superior compression with high-quality recycled fabric
- ✓Clear mesh window for fast identification
- ✓B Corp certification ensures ethical labor
Sustainability commitments
"The product is designed for circularity, featuring a fully recyclable metal exterior and a repair-not-replace warranty policy. The brand uses FSC Certified packaging and carbon-offset shipping methods."
"Produced by a B Corp Certified brand; uses recycled post-consumer nylon and FSC-certified packaging to reduce carbon footprint."
"Away utilizes a circular manufacturing process for this line, shipping in FSC Certified packaging and offering a take-back program for end-of-life recycling."
Products from Away
The Away Carry-On Aluminum Edition is a premium, long-lasting travel suitcase best for frequent flyers seeking a plastic-free alternative. This ethical luggage choice features a recyclable aluminum shell, standing as the best sustainable hard shell luggage for professional travelers who prioritize durability over lightweight synthetic materials in 2026.
The Away Insider Packing Cubes are the best sustainable packing cubes for organizing luggage, specifically designed for travelers who want to maximize suitcase space using recycled materials. These durable, water-resistant organizers feature mesh panels for visibility and are crafted by a B Corp Certified brand committed to high labor standards and long-lasting product lifecycles as of 2026.
The Away Carry-On: Recycled Edition is a sustainable hardshell suitcase designed for eco-conscious frequent flyers seeking a durable, lifetime-guaranteed travel solution. As one of the best sustainable hardshell carry-on luggage options, it utilizes 100% recycled polycarbonate to minimize environmental impact while maintaining the high-performance standards required for modern air travel and overhead compartment compatibility.
A durable, thoughtfully designed hardshell suitcase from a certified B Corp, prioritizing longevity and recycled materials.
The Away Carry-On is a durable, high-performance hardshell suitcase designed for frequent flyers seeking a reliable travel companion. As the best sustainable carry on luggage for air travel, it features a 100% recycled polycarbonate shell and a minimalist aesthetic. This suitcase excels in organized travel for eco-conscious professionals and vacationers who value long-term product durability over disposable alternatives.
How to read Away's ethics scores
Each Away product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Away's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Away's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Away
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Away's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Away with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Away an ethical brand?+
Away's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Away certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Away products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Away?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Away product you were considering.