Pela Case Review

When I think about cell phone cases I think of 2 main things. First, will it protect my phone from drops? Then second, does it look good? I have never thought about compostability or the carbon footprint of the cell phone case industry. The international data corporation says 95 million phones are dropped and damaged each year. This is why the cell phone case market does so well. Everyone wants to protect their device. More than 10 billion dollars a year are spent on cell phone cases, this adds up to a lot of cases and a lot of waste. Pela is the first ever cell phone case company to make a 100% compostable case. The Pela site says 1.5 billion cases are put into our landfills every year. With the Pela 360 program we can make a huge difference. They want you to send all your old plastic cases to them so they can upcycle the plastic and keep it out of our oceans. Pela’s mission is to create a waste free future.

Pela wants to create a waste free future. This is the motto of Pela as a company. They are leaders in the manufacturing industry. Pela is here to change and challenge other manufacturers to become more environmentally conscious and aware of their impact on our earth.

Pela’s founder, Jermey Lang, has a saying. We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our kids. He was inspired in 2008 to start Pela after visiting Hawaii and finding plastic on the beach. Since then he created Pela, where he brings his personal beliefs into the workplace.

Community – Commit to a culture that builds a vibrant community.

Creativity – Foster creativity to inspire innovation.

Consciousness – Live with awareness and consciousness of the impact of our choices.

Courage – Embrace courage by taking action despite uncertainty.

Pela’s headquarters are located in Kelowna. Kelowna is a beautiful city right in the middle of the Okanagan Lake. The employees at Pela love being in such a great nature loving city. The office overlooks the lake and is only an hour from many outdoor activities.

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Both the Powder Blue Rockies and Black Boreal have about the same grip.The Powder Blue case might have a better grip because of the engraved design, but not enough to truly notice. The Lavender Ridge case is actually an odd grip for my hand. The ridge is really grippy, but the clear part is really slippery. So depending on how I am holding the case it feels good, but then it slips in my hand and I freak out on the inside.

I have had these cases for over a month now and I am very impressed with how well a compostable case has held up. I have been rotating through these cases and my only issue is they do scuff and pick up color on the edges. There is some peeling on the edges from wear and tear, but I do not think the phone is going to melt in my hand, pocket, or purse. They will make for the life of my phone. With how often cell phone providers offer upgrades most people only keep their phones for about two years anyhow.

I am pleased with all my Pela cases. The Powder Blue case is my favorite looking and matches the color of my phone. It also is named for the Rockies which are near and dear to me. The Black Boreal is flashy and outdoorsy looking, which fits into my lifestyle too. The Lavender Ridge case is the cleanest looking of them all and fits the best. Overall, they are great looking and great for the environment. I have never thought about the impact of cell phone accessories on the world, but after learning about the amazing benefits of Pela and the technology they are bringing to the manufacturing industry, I am so excited to make a switch. I do think the cases are expensive for not fitting the phone perfectly. I wish they were less expensive, but this is new technology and a lot went into creating Flaxtstic. Eventually more manufacturers and people will make a switch and maybe the Flaxstic will become cheaper to produce and buy.