Based in LA, 3rd Season Designs is a fashion brand that is size-inclusive and committed to producing their products in an ethical manner. They uniquely draw on their founders' cultural backgrounds in their designs. They also use natural and up-cycled materials and hand-dye their products. You can check out their sustainable and socially responsible business practices here.
4ocean, a certified B corporation and member of the group 1% for the planet, works to solve the plastic crisis by pulling one pound of trash at a time from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. They do this by selling bracelets and other apparel and beach gear- the sale of each product funds the removal of one pound of trash. Their bracelets promote awareness of different species of marine life being threatened by pollution and environmental degradation. In addition to removing trash, this company hires local captains and crews around the world, recycles the plastic pulled to be made into new products, and tracks every pound of trash it pulls. To learn more about the organization's impact, click here.
AllSisters is a chic Barcelona-based brand that creates unique swimwear from recycled textiles from Italy, "which carry the Made in Green by OEKO-TEX® certification." You can check out more information on their fabrics and sustainable methods here.
Alder Apparel is a Canadian-based outdoor/recreation brand that is big on "inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability." They use eco-friendly materials, manufacture in "ethical, transparent factories," and want to make the world better for future generations by giving back to people and the planet. You can learn more about their values, products, and vision here.
Founded in New Zealand, allbirds is a certified B corporation footwear and apparel brand which is wholeheartedly committed to using natural materials, reducing and offsetting their carbon emissions, and working towards an eventual zero carbon footprint. Not only are their shoes ridiculously comfortable, but their practices are good for the planet, animals, and consumers. Here is a link to learn more about their Sustainability Practices.
Amour Vert, or "Green Love", is a European-inspired American clothing brand based in California that uses high quality Eco-friendly and sustainable materials (such as cottonseed cupro and other fibers) and recyclable and compostable packaging, also made from recycled materials. The majority of their clothes are made locally in garment factories where workers are given a fair wage. On top of that, they also plant trees with every tee sold. Click here learn more about their sustainability practices and natural materials, here for where their garments are made, and here to learn more about a mentorship program they've created for women entrepreneurs interested in sustainable fashion.
Bombas, famously known for its "one purchased= one donated" socks program, is a certified B corporation apparel brand that donates an item of clothing for every item purchased to organizations helping individuals affected by homelessness. These clothing items include a wide array of different types and styles of socks, underwear, T-shirts, and "gripper slippers". You can learn more about the business' story and its impact on the homeless community here. To find out about their Giving Directory and how you can donate or volunteer locally, click here.
Founded in Australia, Boody strives to infuse comfort, sustainability, and ethical practices into the production of its products. From adult loungewears and underwear to baby outfits, Boody's clothes are wardrobe essentials. Using an organic bamboo viscose blend, the materials used to make Boody clothes are both eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, and incredibly soft. To learn more about the company click here. To read up on their eco-credentials, including certifications, click here.
Borrowing Magnolia is a bridal dress resale site, connecting former brides wanting to sell their gently used gowns with brides-to-be who are looking for beautiful and affordable dresses. Because anything involving the re-sale or re-use of clothing and other accessories is in itself the most Eco-friendly approach, this company promotes sustainability by its very existence! To learn more about how the process works, click here.
Brilliant Earth is a jewelry company that offers "beyond conflict-free" diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, and recycled metals in its products line. It also claims to commit itself to responsible mining practices, human rights, and environmental protection. To learn more about their impact and their mission to "give back", click here. To learn more about their recycled metals, click here. And to read about their story, click here.
Created by two active Brazilians wanting to shake up the sneaker industry to make it more socially and environmentally conscious, CARIUMA ethically produces footwear using eco-friendly materials--some even vegan--while planting trees (2 trees planted for every pair sold). They ship their products in recycled and recyclable packaging in a carbon neutral way. To learn more about the founders and their sustainability initiative, click here.
Coclico is a Spanish shoe brand featuring well-made and elegantly designed shoes that are built to last. In addition to a unique take on style, they offer a program to sell and purchased pre-owned Coclico shoes from verified Coclico customers. To learn more about this program and the company's take on slow fashion, click here.
Birkenstock has been a well-known and loved footwear company for centuries. Though this company has risen in fame and popularity over the past few decades, it has always been known for its exceptionally comfortable and supportive footbed. From the beginning, it has incorporated sustainable materials (such as cork and latex) in its shoes, and for the past thirty years, it has improved its manufacturing processes and materials to be more energy efficient and eco-friendly, setting a new precedent for the footwear industry (see this article). To learn more about its commitment to sustainability, click here.
Giesswein is a footwear company that incorporates natural and sustainable materials in its products (namely wool, eucalyptus fiber, and recycled PET plastic found in the ocean). Giesswein also aims to reduce waste commonly generated from the production process by reusing 90% of the water produced and generating no wool or other material waste. To learn more about this and its sustainability practices, click here.
Girlfriend Collective is an apparel brand that makes comfortable active wear, swimwear, outerwear, and lounge wear from recycled plastic bottles, fish nets, and cupro (cotton waste material). Their products are made ethically in factories that keep the environment and worker well-being in mind. They have a program where they will take back their products when you are finished with them to be recycled and remade into new products. Finally, keeping plastic water pollution in mind, they sell microfiber filters for household washing machines. To learn more about their values and sustainability practices, click here.
Recently relaunched, GoLite is an outdoor apparel brand that incorporates eco-friendly and humanitarian principles into its products, mission, and marketing. Made from recycled plastics, their products are designed to be comfortable and sustainable. GoLite has also partnered with similarly-minded groups and individuals to keep the conversation of environmental and social responsibility going. To learn more about their production process and commitment to sustainability, click here. To learn more about their philanthropic support of healthcare workers in Uganda and beyond, click here.
As a "founding [certified] B corporation" that has existed for over 20 years, Indigenous works with Peruvian artisans in an ethical way to create beautiful clothes, made from organic and sustainable materials. Their workers are paid fair wages, and the brand invests in local communities. They work with low-impact dyes and their clothes are completely non-toxic. Good for consumers, good for the individuals making the products, and good for the planet. To learn more about their values, click here; for sustainability, click here. Finally, to check out their impact report, click here.
Founded in 2009 by an avid surfer who was inspired by recycled footwear in Indonesia, Indosole is a certified B company that recycles old tires and makes them into new sandals. Their products are vegan, ethically made, contain natural rubber, and are built to last and be comfortable. The company is on a mission to infuse the footwear industry with a more conscious consumer mindset. to learn more about their recycling process, click here. To learn more about the company's story, click here.
Focused solely on 100% natural materials and feel, Kent is an underwear brand that recently switched to completely biodegradable, plant-based, and plastic free products. They are minimal, made with organic cotton, ethically produced, and compostable at their end-of-life. To learn more about Kent's sustainability practices, click here. To read up on their compostable underwear, click here.
A modern luxury bridal gown company, Grace Loves Lace creates unique wedding dresses that are ethically handmade in Australia using sustainably sourced materials. GLL dresses are made to order, cutting down on excess stock being land-filled, and their packaging is FSC certified. To learn more about GLL's sustainable and ethical practices, click here.
Based in New Zealand, Kowtow is a clothing company that has focused on " a slow production chain" since 2006. They use natural, organic, and sustainable materials to ethically produce their products, and workers receive much more than a fair wage (like medical insurance, pension fund, paid holiday leave, and other benefits). In addition, fabrics from animals (such as fleece and wool) are sourced from local farmers who treat their animals with the highest ethical standards. To learn more about this company's practices, click here.
Christy Dawn is a clothing and accessories brand "committed to practices that honor Mother Earth and all her people." Repurposing deadstock fabrics that would otherwise get tossed and working with farmers and artisans in Erode, India to regenerate land and grow organic cotton, Christy Dawn seeks to go beyond sustainability with their clothing and combat climate change and benefit communities. To learn more about how they incorporate sustainability, click here. And for more information on the initiative with their partners in India, click here.
As described on their website, Kindred Black is "an environmentally focused retail project-an unusual curation of luxury lifestyle goods that are eco-responsible, artisan produced, and ethically manufactured." With an array of clothing, apothecary items, jewelry, accessories, and goods for the home, Kindred Black fosters the art of slow fashion and conscious consuming. Many of their items are vintage or pre-owned, and all of their packaging is eco-friendly- i.e. free of plastic, biodegradable, and recyclable. They use vegetable and soy inks in their printed wrapping paper. In addition to their products, they believe in giving back, and have donated a portion of their sales over the years to various eco-friendly and socially conscious organizations. To learn more, click here.
By its very design, Etsy promotes sustainability and eco-consciousness. As a global marketplace that connects independent artisans and creators to individuals looking to purchase unique items, it highlights the importance of small businesses and local vendors. One can find all kinds of eco-friendly and vintage products there. Additionally, according to its website, Etsy is "powered by 100% renewable electricity" and "is the first major online shopping destination to offset 100% of carbon emissions from shipping and packaging". It does so by funding emissions reductions projects through its partner 3Degrees, without any added costs to its users. To learn more about Etsy's culture and impact, click here. To read about its carbon offsets, click here.
Holzkern is an Austrian startup that sells watches made with natural wood and stone. According to their website, for every watch purchased, 1 euro is invested "into reforestation projects, the development of more sustainable packaging, the occupation of people with physical or mental disabilities, and other projects that promise a livable and vital future for the planet..." In line with their views on sustainability, the wood used to make their products are sourced from offcuts from the furniture industry or from FSC-certified timbers. To learn more about Holzkern, click here. For their materials, click here.
Created and run by mostly women, Local Eclectic features "one of a kind" and fine jewelry pieces made with ethically sourced materials by independent designers from across the world. With an emphasis on style, quality and individuality, Local Eclectic brings a unique experience to jewelry shopping, by "cultivating personal relationships and collaborating on contemporary product trends" with their designers. To learn more, click here.
Lux Woods is a small business based in North Carolina that specializes in making watches from sustainably sourced wood. They have also partnered with Feed the Children and the Nature Conservancy's Plant A Billion Trees. Each purchase supports these two organizations. To learn more about Lux Woods's story, click here.
Marine Layer is a clothing brand originally created with the intent of making the softest shirt ever. ML uses recycled beechwood pulp to create a variety of soft and sustainable fabrics. Their products are made ethically in the United States as well as overseas. They also have a tee recycling program where they make and sell "new" clothes from recycled tees. They also have a local vintage shop, and they give back to a variety of organizations. To read up on all of these (i.e. materials, ethical practices, recycling program, and their goals to becoming more eco-friendly and socially conscious) read their impact report here.
Mejuri is a fine jewelry brand whose mission is to make quality jewelry available for everyday use. Using recycled metals and ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones in their lines, Mejuri cuts out the markups from traditional retailers and offers jewelry at a fair price. As a female founded company, Mejuri has recently launched an education fund to contribute to scholarship funds to empower women. Click here to learn more about the education initiatives Mejuri is supporting. Click here to learn about their materials.
Naadam is a clothing company whose products are made from ethically sourced and sustainable cashmere. Working directly with local herders and ensuring humane treatment of their animals, Naadam has the environment and human and animal welfare at the heart of their business. In addition to supporting environmental protection initiatives and local nonprofit work, Naadam strives to be carbon neutral by 2025. To learn about their commitment to sustainability, the environment, and local Mongolian herders, click here. To read more about their mission, story, and materials, click here.
NativesOutdoors is a Native American owned outdoor apparel and media company whose mission is "to empower indigenous communities through our products and storytelling for a sustainable world." With the original intent of bringing light to the stories of indigenous people in outdoor recreation and addressing the lack of such representation in the industry, NativesOutdoors has grown to advise on "topics within the intersection of tribes, public lands, and outdoor recreation." It also works with a variety of stakeholders on improving access to outdoor recreation and "connecting resources and opportunities within the outdoor industry." NativesOutdoors is a member of the group 1% for the Planet. To learn more about their mission and values, click here. Click here to learn about their social impact and here for their environmental impact.
Nearly Newlywed is an online listing boutique for wedding gowns, that offers newlyweds a way to sell their gowns and brides-to-be an array of "authentic new, sample, and pre-loved designer wedding dresses." In addition to selling new gowns, this site helps previously owned dresses find new purpose. The community centers on offering fair prices for beautiful gowns, while promoting sustainability. To learn about how it works, click here.
Nothing New, a shoe company focused on sustainability, produces sneakers from recycled materials (100% post-consumer recycled plastic, conflict-free metal alloys, and recycled cork, rubber and cotton). Nothing New has a "Virtuous Cycle" program in which used Nothing New shoes can be sent in to be repurposed in exchange for a credit towards a new pair. To address their carbon footprint, in addition to using recycled and sustainable materials, Nothing New purchases carbon offsets to achieve carbon neutrality. To learn more about their materials, click here. To learn about their values, click here. To read up on the numbers behind "global waste and emissions", click here.
Original Grain was created by two brothers with an eye for design and an appreciation for nature. This watch brand incorporates reclaimed wood sustainable materials in its designs, and sells them in reusable packaging. It honors the environment in its production methods (more traditional woodworking practices that maximizes each piece of wood without waste) and its tree planting program. To learn more about Original Grain, click here. To read up on its tree planting impact, go here.
Pact is an organic cotton apparel and bed and bath company that partners with fair trade certified factories to produce super soft and comfy products. Pact offers carbon offsetting for shipping, eco-friendly packaging, and a "Give Back Box" program which re-usesi its packaging to donate previously used clothing to nonprofits. To learn more about Pact and their Earth-centered and socially responsible mission, click here.
PANGAIA is an apparel and accessories company based on science and technological innovation that strives to be "Earth positive" in everything it does. According to its website, it is a global collective of "scientists, technologists, and designers", working to address climate change, support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and promote diversity within the brand. Partnering with different environmental and philanthropic organizations, PANGAIA, offers consumers the opportunity to support initiatives around the world, plant trees on land and mangrove trees at sea, and offset their carbon emissions. To help reduce the amount of water wasted from washing clothes, PANGAIA treats its products with natural peppermint oil (as it is antimicrobial and reduces odor). To learn more about the collective, click here. To learn about their materials, click here. To read up on their programs to support biodiversity, click here.
Parade is an American underwear brand on a mission to do social and environmental good by changing the perception of what it means to be sexy. Using soft, recycled materials and ranging in size from XS to 3XL, Parade underwear encourages good stewardship of the planet with its pledge to sustainability, respects diversity with its inclusive sizing and designs, and supports social good via access to healthcare for all communities by donating to organizations such as Planned Parenthood. To learn more about Parade's take on sustainability, click here. To learn about their carbon neutral underwear, click here.
Patagonia, the iconic outdoor apparel and accessories brand, is committed to environmental protection, sustainability, and social responsibility. Not only are many of their clothes made with recycled materials in factories that pay fair wages with a traceable supply chain, but the company actively promotes re-purposing clothes and consuming less. Their resale store Worn Wear sells gently used and repaired Patagonia clothing at a discounted price. Patagonia also partners with the group 1% for the planet, where 1% of sales go towards environmental protection programs. To learn about Patagonia's environmental responsibility and materials, click here. For their environmental impact, click here. To read more about their view on corporate social responsibility, click here.
Point No Point Studio is one-of-a-kind brand which puts a new spin on diamond rings and ethical jewelry. Using 100% recycled metals and conflict-free diamonds through carefully selected suppliers, Point No Point studio ensures that their pieces are ethically sourced, made, and good for the environment. They go beyond the typical diamond ring experience by offering a wide array of diamonds in a range of clear, salt and pepper, translucent, and opaque variations. To learn more about their materials and their partners, click here.
prAna is a clothing, accessories, and lifestyle brand that incorporates eco-friendly and socially responsible principles into many aspects of its design and production. Partnering with fair trade certified factories, working with the Renewal Workshop to achieve more circularity in their clothing lifecycle, committing to animal welfare standards in the industry, phasing in more responsible packaging, and incorporating more recycled and sustainable fabrics into their products, prAna strives to put the welfare of humans, animals, and the planet front and center. To learn more about their materials, click here. To learn about their commitment to animal welfare, click here. To read up on their work on climate action, click here. And for more on their supply chain, fair trade partner factories, and social responsibility click here and here. Finally, for their collaboration with important cause organizations, click here.
According to their website, PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is "the largest online bridal marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of new, sample and used wedding dresses." As such, by promoting re-use and "recyling" of dresses, they are reducing their impact on the planet. To learn more about the process works, click here. To read about the company's mission, click here.
Pura Vida had humble beginnings selling bracelets hand-made by local artisans in Costa Rica. Now, it offers a wide array of jewelry and other accessories while supporting the livelihoods of artisans in several countries. Pura Vida also partners with numerous charities, giving back with each item sold. They're currently working on offsetting 100% of their carbon emissions from shipping and offering completely plastic-free packaging. To learn more about their impact click here, and here to read about their story.
Reformation is an apparel brand based out of L.A. that has kept planet and people in mind since their beginning in 2009. They create unique and stylish clothes with eco-friendly and sustainable materials, in ethical factories that treat workers with dignity and respect. They are currently a carbon neutral company, striving for carbon positive by 2025. To read up on their sustainability practices, click here or here. To learn about their other commitments, click here. sustainablpractices
Rothy's is a shoe and accessories brand manufacturing comfortable shoes and stylish accessories from recycled materials (namely plastic bottles and marine plastic). Their products are completely machine washable and even come with a wash bag. Their goal is to close the loop and form a circular process with their products, launching a pilot take-back program this year. To learn more about the company, click here. To read up on their take on sustainability, check here.
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