12 Eco-Friendly Brands That You NEED To Start Shopping At
12 Eco-Friendly Brands That You NEED To Start Shopping At
You don't always have to carry around a metal straw to help the environment (although it really helps). While the ban of plastic straws and single use plastic bags is on the rise, more and more clothing brands are getting in on the good cause with items that are eco-friendly. From making clothes that are locally sourced and feature recycled materials to being completely transparent about where their products are being made, some fashion brands are seriously trying to get on board with saving our stunning planet. Whether you're in the market for a new backpack, bike shorts or an adorable tee, there's a eco-friendly brand in almost every apparel and accessory category. Style a sustainable item with a cute scrunchie or a bandana. You can even rock a sustainable look to prom and REALLY have a good time. But, for now, we've rounded up 12 eco-brands and an array of products for every planet-saving-mood you're in.
Durable Hemp Summer Shorts
patagonia.com
$45.00
These Patagonia Island Hemp Baggies are made from 55% hemp and 45% recycled cotton. These eco-friendly shorts will have you and the environment saying, "yes, please," whether you're hitting the beach or walking the streets. They come in a variety of colors that will look totally on-point in your summer OOTDs. BTW these are my favorite summer shorts because of the length.
Breathable Grey Athletic Tank Top
Outdoor Voices
outdoorvoices.com
$45.00
Clinging workout tanks? Thank u, NEXT. This breathable tank is made of 100% recycled polyester and is super light-weight, leaving you to live your best life when you're running, dancing, or going to the grocery store for your mom on a sweltering day (yikes!).
V-Neck, Long Sleeve Red Dress
kotn.com
$45.00
Kotn is like farm-to-table, but for your clothes. The company buys raw cotton direct from the people farming it for fair wages. This long sleeve V-neck is versatile for all seasons. Layer with a denim jacket or accessorize with a funky pair of sandals.
Pale Pink Backpack
everlane
everlane.com
$35.00
Everlane is changing the way consumers shop by showing the cost breakdown of each of their items, piece by piece! Besides being super sturdy, this bag also folds into a smaller bag, perfect for packing on the go.
Orange Biker Shorts
girlfriend.com
$48.00
These biker shorts, besides being a one of the hottest spring trends, are made with 17 recycled water bottles. But did I mention that they're anything but trashy (get it?)? Girlfriend products show a thorough breakdown of how many plastic bottles are used in each garment as well as how many gallons of water are saved per production piece.
Graphic Print T-Shirt
Reformation
thereformation.com
$38.00
This is a relaxed tee made by a company who "canceled carbon" four years ago. What does that mean? Basically, their production sources electricity from wind-powered suppliers. Throw on a pair of boyfriend jeans for the ultimate effortlessly-cool look.
Geometric Polymer Clay Earrings
Sigfús
dazeyla.com
$40.00
Dazey LA sells pieces that are made to order in LA. This is in an effort to have ZERO waste. These earrings are made from Polymer clay and are mixed by hand to create original shades with some ingredients like matcha green tea or turmeric. Pretty cool, huh?
Tie-Side Striped Crop Top
happyxnature.com
$48.00
Kate Hudson's company Happy X Nature was created from a love of nature and all things natural. Airy cotton flax mixed with organic recycled fabrics and oh yes, the shipping materials are bio-degradable. Shop away, guilt free!
Navy Lightweight Cropped Joggers
alternative
alternativeapparel.com
$38.00
Lightweight cropped joggers? A serious no brainer for the warmer months. Alternative Apparel is an eco-shopper's dream for basics. Not only are they super comfy, they're made with eco-jersey and the packaging is recycled and recyclable making it an eco-conscious buy from start to finish.
Two-Tone Leather and Polyester Belt Bag
Grey Cotton Midi-Length Wrap Skirt
Pact
wearpact.com
$24.50
A wrap skirt is perfect for the transitional weather from spring to summer. Using fair trade organic cotton, Pact ensures safe working environments for the employees. The company also shows how much water is saved per garment. This skirt? 61.2 gallons (think of a bathtub filled to the brim!).
Fast fashion is out. Saving the environment is in (seriously, it's dire).