Etsy Shops Selling Sustainable Goods

Etsy has become one of the best places on the web to source handmade, local, and now sustainable goods. From shampoo bars and waste-free kits to upcycled art and apparel, Etsy provides an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon and other ecommerce giants that create more waste and cause more harm.

These days, Etsy also makes it easy for shoppers to identify and understand the different sustainability aspects of the stores they’re shopping from. Sustainability attributes are a newer, optional listing component that sellers can add to their listings. Shoppers can then search for these traits, such as “recycled” and “reusable” for example, and find products that match what they’re looking for.

Additionally, Etsy has committed to their own sustainability practices, becoming the first large ecommerce site to offset the entirety of their carbon emissions. They’ve also become partners with EcoEnclose, a company that makes it easier for sellers in the USA to use affordable, eco-friendly shipping options. That way, becoming a more sustainable seller on Etsy doesn’t cut into small business profits, and buyers can be part of the shift towards more environmentally friendly practices.

If you’re ready to support smaller businesses and make your lifestyle more sustainable in the process, get started with these 15 Etsy shops.

Our Top Picks for Sustainable Etsy Shops:

1. Me Mother Earth

Me Mother Earth is a Las Vegas-based sustainable living company that donates a portion of its proceeds back to ocean conservation.

They sell a variety of cleaning items, such as wooden and coconut scrub brushes, quick-dry diatomite soap dishes, foaming soap dispensers, dishwashing soap bars, and more.

They also have personal hygiene products like eco dental floss and bamboo toothbrushes for a more sustainable oral care routine.

Plus, you can find a homemade, nontoxic laundry stain remover stick along with other unique home essentials.

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2. Hive and Honey Farm

Hive and Honey Farm is based in Minnesota, and they make full use of their honey farm’s byproducts by making beeswax candles, lip balms, and natural wood butter, which is designed to help you clean and polish wood surfaces. This Etsy seller’s main product is a range of beeswax food wraps for keeping food fresh without the plastic.

Their bees wrap comes in a range of sizes, with starter variety packs, food storage bags, and wraps for topping glass jars and bowls. 

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3. Bunzow Glass

This Idaho-based Etsy shop was started by two former bartenders who wanted to repurpose some of the glass waste generated by the service industry. Now, they make upcycled drinkware, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and eco decor made from liquor and beer bottles.

All of the glassware they source is cut, shaped, and polished by hand. Since their company was started in 2016, they’ve diverted 10,000 bottles from their local landfill and helped buyers make more sustainable jewelry and lifestyle choices.

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4. Happy Earth Boutique

This sustainable, natural, and non-toxic boutique sells pillow sprays, potpourri, yoga mat spray, shower mats, and bath salts.

All of these scented items are made using only essential oils, with no harsh chemicals.

One of their most innovative products are their toilet fizzies, which use baking soda, citric acid, and essential oil to create a fizz when they come into contact with water, gently cleaning the toilet without using harsh ingredients.

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5. Manic Earth

Find reusable paper towels made from 100% cotton flannel in this Etsy shop based in Charleston, South Carolina.

You can buy a six-pack or a twelve-pack in a wide variety of playful designs and colors, from rainbow smiley faces and pickles to monstera leaves and sushi. These towels are absorbent and easy to wash and reuse, making them the perfect alternative to single-use paper towels that add waste to the environment—not to mention the cost savings in a product that can be used 10,000 times.

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6. Purple Turtle Co

If you’re looking for a place to buy eco-friendly gifts, Purple Turtle Co has you covered. Their Etsy store sells a range of gift sets that can help someone kickstart a more sustainable lifestyle. Their health and beauty gift set contains a bamboo toothbrush and comb, a wooden soap dish, a makeup remover pad, and other essentials. They also have plant propagation kits and grow-your-own herb boxes, in addition to candle making kits. These DIY boxes stand out because they offer instruction guides on how to get started with a new hobby and incorporate it into your daily life for lasting, mindful habit

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7. Linen by MN

Linen by MN is a handmade linen apparel company that can help you on your journey toward ditching fast fashion. This shop is committed to sustainability by using ethical production, fair trade practices, and eco-conscious sourcing. This shop also relies on locally-sourced, environmentally-friendly packaging for all their shipments. Find linen dresses, pants, tops, aprons, and more apparel, with most of their items being tailored and handmade according to your specific measurements. Choose your color, send your sizes, and wait for the perfect-fitting linen piece to arrive at your door.

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8. Naturel USA

Shop owner Melissa started Naturel USA to combat the plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles filling up landfills worldwide. This Illinois-based shop has a wide range of zero-waste shampoo bars for all kinds of needs and concerns, including dry scalp shampoo, curly or dry hair shampoo, and purple toning shampoo for highlighted hair. She also has dry shampoo, starter kits, saver trays and bags that protect the bars, along with scrub-infused soaps that are vegan, handmade and cruelty-free.

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9. Fripp Designs

This Etsy shop sells unique, hand-crafted art in the form of t-shirts, mugs, prints, and more.

Since each of their items are small batch and handmade at home, they make a great alternative to art and clothing you can buy at a major retailer.

This Georgia-based shop makes art in a blend of music, sports, aviation, and automotive themes, making it the perfect place to find gifts for car hobbyists, pilots, musicians, and so much more. 

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10. Wild Harvest Studio

This shop makes organic cotton and hemp loungewear items like tank tops, yoga pants, jumpers, and beyond.

All of Wild Harvest Studio’s clothing is handmade, small batch, and one of a kind.

These pieces are also hand dyed with nontoxic plant dyes and printed with botanical and nature-inspired patterns. Since these pieces are custom made to order, the shop owner helps reduce textile waste. Plus, the natural fibers used in all her clothes are designed to last, helping extend their life cycle and fight back against fast fashion.

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11. SimpleEcology

SimpleEcology is a sustainable lifestyle brand that helps people make easy, eco-friendly swaps.

They have a wide array of organic cotton totes, lunch bags, gift bags, aprons, and grocery bags.

Additionally, this family-run business sells reusable nut milk bags for creating your own almond milk, straining your own cheese and yogurt, or making loose leaf tea. Creating these products on your own helps reduce your consumption of single-use plastic and also saves money and resources.

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12. ArtistRitasStudio

ArtistRitasStudio is a one woman artist shop that creates hand painted, customized pet portraits on salvaged wood boards.

Simply select your desired dimensions, make your purchase, and send in a photo of your pet with any additional specifications.

Florida-based Artist Rita also creates one-of-a-kind paintings of tropical wildlife, sunsets, and other nature scenes on palette wood, providing a sustainable alternative to the plastic-filled, easy discardable art that’s often found in big box stores.

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13. Honeywild Apothecary

This natural skincare brand creates conscious, sustainable products that support people and the earth. Owners Laura and Kate have a five-acre property where they grow their own flowers and herbs and forage wild resources for their products. They also use honey and beeswax harvested on their own land in partnership with a local beekeeper. Their products include mineral sunscreen, everything balm, organic lip balm, botanical bath salts, and cold process soap—all of which are made in small batches to maintain a high level of quality. Everything they make is also free from sulfates, parabens, artificial fragrances, aluminum, and synthetic preservatives.

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14. Ocean Plastics

This brand takes one of our environment’s greatest threats—microplastics in the ocean—and turns it into beautiful jewelry and accessories. In addition to cleaning up their local Florida beaches, these Etsy shop owners are also bringing awareness to the issue of microplastics by showing just how prevalent they are. The plastic debris are set in eco resin and shipped with plastic-free packaging and seed paper that you can plant to watch wild flowers grow. Lastly, a dollar of every sale is given to the Surfrider Foundation, which helps clean up and protect oceans and beaches.

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15. Cork Culture USA

Cork Culture USA is an Etsy shop that makes wallets, purses, jewelry, bags, and accessories out of cork. As a biodegradable and recyclable material, cork comes from cork trees, whose forests sequester carbon and bolster biodiversity.

These cork goods are also a great alternative to leather, which is often tied to the environmentally degrading cattle industry, or faux leathers made from plastics. Cork Culture’s bags have a variety of colorful and interesting designs, from flowers and geometric shapes to plants and art.

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About the Author

Michelle Polizzi is an independent writer and storyteller with 7 years of experience creating content online. Her writing has appeared in leading publications like Bitch, WELL+GOOD, Insider, and Healthline, and she covers topics like sustainable living, mental health, and intersectional feminism. Currently, she's pursuing an MFA in creative writing.

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A Guide to Renting Designer Dresses

When there is a special event on the calendar, it’s common to go shopping for something new for the occasion. While this isn’t sustainable for the Earth or your wallet, the good news is there are plenty of options to help you look and feel your best without contributing to the disposable fashion cycle. Whether shopping for a special event or just a special date night, renting designer dresses online is an easy way to save money and reduce pollution and your carbon footprint while feeling good in the clothes you wear. 

Why rent designer dresses?

For the planet.

By renting your clothes, especially when you don’t plan to wear the outfit again, it helps to minimize the environmental footprint associated with manufacturing, shipping, and disposing of clothing items. By encouraging the reuse of garments and extending their lifespan, dress rental services contribute to the reduction of textile waste and the conservation of resources. On average, renting one piece of clothing can save up to 24% water, 6% energy, and 3% CO2 emissions compared to buying a new item according to an LCA research study. This helps to combat the growing problem of fashion waste and encourages a more circular fashion cycle.

For your style.

Enjoy feeling more carefree with your closet by renting clothing that allows you to experiment with your personal style with no buyers remorse. You will have access to a wider variety for different occasions without having to invest in a large wardrobe of pieces you rarely wear. If you tend to avoid trying new trends or are wanting to be more creative with your wardrobe without the risk, clothing rental services are a great option for this. You don’t have to worry about feeling wasteful when the dress is longer in style, if you change your mind or if you only need the dress for a single special event because it will still have use after you are finished with it.

For your budget.

Renting dresses typically means spending a fraction of the cost compared to the cost of purchasing new items. Instead of spending money on a dress you may only wear once, renting it allows access to designer dresses for a fraction of the price. Rental services also eliminate impulse spending and more conscious consumption. With sales and promotions removed from the equation of purchases, there are no impulse buys you regret just because it was a good deal. When you rent clothes, you also don't have to worry about any costs the garment requires such as dry cleaning or repairs. Rental services typically handle these tasks as part of their service, which will save you money and time. 

The rise of rented fashion

If you are noticing a surge in clothing rental options, its because the business model is on the rise. The clothing rental market is estimated to reach 1.77 billion this year with continuous and consistent rise expected through 2029, Mordor Intelligence reports. As many people are realizing the impact of fast fashion but not wanting to sacrifice their wardrobe, rented fashion is becoming more popular. Constantly changing your wardrobe has been fueled by social media and the constant bombardment of trendy shopping hauls. However, it has also increased the appeal for clothing rental services because they provide an easy solution for evolving your style without the commitment.

Our Favorite Online Dress Rental Shops:

1. Armoire

Armoire offers monthly subscription plans that allow you to keep items for 30 days before returning.

The company offers free shipping, free dry cleaning, and free monthly personal styling with a stylist.

If you are an unlimited member, you can send back any items that aren’t a good fit for new options right away. Size availability ranges from sizes 0R through 24W and also include maternity.

The clothing options vary from semi-formal style to everyday casual clothing so you can rent more than just designer dresses.

Designers in their inventory include Adrianna Papell, Diane Von Furstenberg, Lilly Pulitzer, and more!  

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2. Rent The Runway

Rent The Runway offers flexible designer dress rental options with both monthly subscription plans and one-time dress rentals.

With a large inventory of sizes, styles, and designers, you are likely to find something perfect and ready to wear for every occasion.

Rent the Runway offers sizes 00US through 22US along with maternity sizes. Dry cleaning services are included in the rental fee and there are also a variety of accessories, bags, and sunglasses available to complete the look. Designers in the Rent The Runway repertoire include Herve Leger, Rebecca Minkoff, Gucci, and Badgley Mischka.

One of the major perks of Rent The Runway is the company offers one free backup size with every one-time rental so if you are unsure of sizing or between sizes, you are more likely to have the perfect fit, with no extra charge. Rent The Runway also provides a lot of information and reporting about their efforts to increase sustainability within their own business and through their rental service, you can read more about it on their sustainability page.

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3. Nuuly

Nuuly offers a monthly subscription plan for six items.

The monthly fee includes free shipping and free dry cleaning for all items. Size availability includes XS through XL, with some brands offering petite and plus sizes depending on the style.

Designers featured in the Nuuly “closet” include Anna Sui, Halston, and Ronny Kobo along with many other small labels. Nuuly does not currently have high-end or couture designers in their inventory but there are a lot of options for wedding guest dresses, brunch or luncheon events, and dresses perfect for your next vacation.

Nuuly is a popular choice if you are looking for a unique piece as they have specific collaborations with designers that are only available through Nuuly.

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4. Haverdash

Haverdash offers more casual dress styles for a no commitment monthly subscription.

While the designers are smaller labels and boutique brands, there is a lot of variety and size options are often available in all dress styles.

Haverdash offers the option to switch out your three styles all month long so while you can only have three at a time, you have unlimited rotations.

If you only need a dress for a special event, you can return it and select another item to enjoy the rest of the month with your other two selections.

Size availability includes XS through XL and availability varies between brands and styles. Brands available in the Haverdash closet include Nicole Miller, Rebecca Minkoff, Vince, and Line and Dot.

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5. Nova Octo

Nova Octoo offers trendy and fashion-forward designer dresses that will suit any occasion you have coming up. Their website is a breeze to shop with filters that let you sort by designer, occasion, body shape, and dress style. If you’re unsure what you are looking for or want to experiment with something new, virtual styling appointments with their staff stylist are available. 

Size availability ranges from sizes 0US through 16US and the company is hoping to expand size ranges as the company grows.

Novo Octo also offers accessory rental, which you can pick to complement your dress rental. Designers featured in their inventory include Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Dolce and Gabbana, Marchesa, and many more!

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6. Janet Mandell

Janet Mandell offers four-day rentals for high fashion and unique dresses. If you are looking for dresses along the style of what you see on the red carpet, Janet Mandell usually has a similar look or dress by the same designer. Styles by designers like Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Christian Dior, and Elie Saab are just a few of the large design house names. Due to the quality of designer dresses in their inventory, the selection is more limited because not all dress styles are available in all sizes.

Usually, just one size is available per dress. However, you can shop by size and easily see all the options that might work and further narrow your search by designer, occasion, and color. Janet Mandell also has a variety of casual clothing, accessories, handbags, and shoes if you want to rent a complete look.

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7. Borrow by The Ensemble

Borrow by The Ensemble has designer dresses for every event and occasion. With styles from brands like BCBGMAXAZRIA, Aiden Mattox, Dress the Population and Adrianna Papell. Dresses are available to rent per item for 14 days with an optional extension period. Initial shipping and return shipping are both free along with free dry cleaning and there are no additional fees for garment wear and tear. Size availability ranges from XXS through XL or 0 through 14 depending on the designer and style.

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Additional options for renting designer dresses

Le Ora, Tulerie and By Rotation are community-based rental services where you can borrow dresses and other items from people’s personal closets. All lenders and renters go through an application process to verify their information before being allowed to lend or rent items. This makes the process much more intimate and personal but allows you to find one-of-a-kind or vintage items that most larger companies wouldn’t have in their inventory.

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About the Author

Karmen Flores is a creative entrepreneur based in Michigan. Karmen shares all about plant-based, sustainable, intentional living on her blog, Karmen Collective. From recommendations for all things plant-based to tips for living more sustainably, Karmen makes living with intention less intimidating and more accessible. You can connect with Karmen on Instagram @karmencollective and at www.karmencollective.com

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The Best Sustainable & Organic Vitamins and Supplements

When it comes to your health, of course, you want the very best. Not just for you, but also for the planet. Looking for vitamins and health supplements can be daunting and difficult as most companies lack ingredient traceability and full transparency on their sustainability efforts. Don’t worry though, this list of 11 sustainable vitamin and supplement companies will make your shopping that much easier! Of course, always consult with your doctor before starting or making any adjustments to your health regimen.

What to look for when shopping for vitamins and supplements

Sustainable Packaging- Many companies package vitamins in plastic bottles which are usually recyclable but not always. You must remove all labels and since some are unable to be removed, they’re often not recyclable. Additionally, small plastic bottles cannot always be recycled due to falling between sorting facility equipment. Always check your community recycling guidelines to ensure any recycling materials are the correct size and material so it doesn’t contaminate the load. If you can opt for companies that use glass, post-consumer recyclable plastic, or compostable pouches.

Ingredient Traceability- Where your vitamin ingredients come from matters just as much as your food. Look for USDA organic or non-GMO certifications along with vitamins that don’t use fillers, synthetic ingredients, additives, colorants, and additional sweeteners.

Comprehensive Testing- You don’t want to waste money on products that haven’t been tested for purity or potency. Reputable vitamin companies stand behind their products with third-party testing that ensures their efficacy and quality.

Our Favorite Sustainable & Organic Vitamin Brands:

1. Wild Nutrition

Wild Nutrition is a B Corp Certified vitamin company that strives to create products with purpose. The vitamins available range from everyday essentials to kids and men, and you can even shop by your specific health goals.
Also, as part of their nutrition-forward approach, you can book a consultation call with one of their verified nutritionists to talk about your specific health concerns. Wild Nutrition's packaging is made with the Earth in mind as they use plastic-free refill pouches, recyclable glass jars, and biodegradable materials.

The company also tried to source its materials and ingredients locally whenever possible. Wild Nutrition works with non-profits like One Tree Planted and Oceans Generation to further the community impact.

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2. Form Nutrition

Form Nutrition is built on the principle that you can be your best self while being mindful of others. The products range from supplements and nootropics to protein powders. All of their products are vegan and free from gluten, GMOs, and soy. Take the Form quiz to determine the best vitamins and supplements for your goals that work together to help you feel your best.

If it all sounds too good to be true, you can also research the claims for each product with the provided published medical journals with scientific data on each product page.

Form Nutrition provides lots of information and frequently asked questions so you can feel confident in your purchase. Additionally, every purchase helps support the Form Feeding Fund which provides food, pharmaceuticals, and transportation for patients at Bansang Hospital in The Gambia. Not only is Form Nutrition B Corp Certified, but all packaging used is compostable and recyclable. The vitamins are packaged in glass bottles, and the protein powders use compostable pouches and no wasteful plastic scoop required, just a tablespoon you already use.

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3. New Chapter

New Chapter has been committed to social and environmental responsibility for decades.

As a certified zero waste to landfill company, more than 80% of the waste produced is composted, recycled, or reused.

You can shop the diverse selection of vitamins and supplements by key ingredient or health need.

Since New Chapter believes in the science of quality ingredients working together, all products are free from binders, fillers, artificial colors, and flavors with zero added sugars or sweeteners.

New Chapter is a Certified B Corporation and takes the time to select product suppliers carefully to ensure the most socially responsible and environmentally conscious supply chain possible. They have also started to embrace regenerative agriculture to help restore the land needed for growing crops. As a company that is devoted to wellness, New Chapter recognized the need for active diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their team features an employee-led DEI committee that helps ensure the company accurately represents the world they serve with their products.  

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4. Mind Body Green

Mind Body Green believes in science-based holistic well-being and recognizes that we need help to optimize our health in a modern world. The product line goes beyond your average supplements, and all their products are organic where possible.

If you want to get more greens into your system or support your body with more everyday nutrients, Mind Body Green has everything from immunity boosters to focus supplements. All the products undergo four rounds of comprehensive testing to ensure quality and potency.

Mind Body Green is also dedicated to sustainability in its packaging with recycled packing materials and the use of recyclable glass jars and bottles. 

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5. Plant People

Plant People creates doctor-formulated, regenerative-organic, plant and mushroom supplements that unlock the potential in people. Their products are non-GMO, cGMP, vegan, and junk-free (parabens, sulfates, fragrances, etc.).

They are also B Corp Certified and Climate Neutral Certified, and they plant a tree for every product sold! Their WonderCalm is a daily super mushroom and herbal gummy to ease stress and anxiety, promote a good mood, and provide a sense of relaxation when you need it most.

It includes ingredients like L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Reishi, and Rhodiola in a gummy with the delicious flavor of ripe peach. 

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6. HUM Nutrition

HUM Nutrition is on a mission to be the leader in beauty nutrition. HUM Nutrition products are vitamins created to help you glow from the inside out for skin, nails, gut health, prenatal, or immunity. The products are triple tested for purity, made in the USA and Canada, and verified by independent labs for potency with clinical testing and studies. All packing materials are sustainable by using ocean-bound plastic bottles that are fully recyclable and shipped in boxes made from SFI and FSC certified materials using wind energy. HUM is also safe for many dietary needs as they contain no artificial sweeteners, gluten, or GMOs.

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7. The Nue Co.

The Nue Co brings together science-backed health and natural innovation for their vitamins and supplement products. You start with a consultation to determine a personalized plan created by Nue Co’s health experts to target your specific health concerns. There are monthly subscription options to keep the vitamins flowing, or you can make a one-time purchase. All vitamins are organic, vegan, and gluten-free where possible and always cruelty-free. The Nue Co only uses clinically-proven ingredients and blends practices from Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

The formulas used are sustainably sourced, organic when possible, and don’t use additives, artificial flavorings, or sweeteners but instead focus on results. All packaging is recyclable, the primary American lab uses solar energy, and 1% of online revenue is donated to Charity: Water. The Nue Co wants human health and the Earth’s health to thrive and prosper because they believe it is all intrinsically connected.

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8. Garden of Life

Garden of Life is a Certified B Corp, LEED-certified, Carbon Neutral, and all product ingredients are traceable via a third-party for USDA organic certification and Non-GMO project verified.

Garden of Life also prioritizes packaging sustainability with 100% recyclable packaging with vegetable ink and uses post-consumer recycled plastic. In addition, their supplements and vitamins focus on whole foods and use only the ingredients your body really needs without additional fillers.

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9. Herbaland

Herbaland specializes in gummies that are sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, and non-gmo.

In addition, there are multiple vitamin lines to cover your essential vitamins, specialized supplements, active health, and even a collection specially made for kids!

Herbaland Gummies are made in Canada and committed to creating products that are good for the Earth’s health and yours. With 100% compostable pouches, Herbaland is on track to have fully sustainable packaging by 2023.

Ingredients are sustainable and locally sourced raw materials tested by independent third-party companies.

Herbaland is also 100% carbon neutral and is partnered with Veritree to plant one tree for every vitamin pouch purchased

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10. Further Food

Further Food is a women-owned company that is taking steps to be a leader in the health industry by combining ancient medicine with modern nutrition.

On staff are naturopathic doctors, herbalists, holistic nutritionists, and health coaches to create well-rounded nourishing products.

Specializing in collagen powders with superfood blends and health supplements, all Further Food products are made with whole food ingredients.

Target your health concerns and shop by health goals from stress support to sugar detox or immunity-boosting supporting elderberry syrup; you will find a blend of Eastern medicine and Ayurveda, as well as modern science. In addition, Further Food is the first company to offer collagen packaged in post-consumer recycled jars and shipped in recyclable envelopes.

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11. Vital Plan

Vital Plan aims to recreate the supplement industry and do so responsibly and consciously.

From preventative health to restorative health, Vital Plan offers a lot of choices for health supplements.

Using comprehensive testing and inspections by reputable third-party companies, creating quality products while upholding the highest social and environmental performance standards, accountability, and transparency is a family business for Vital Plans.

A father-daughter duo created Vital Plans and recognized that good health is only as good as the planet we have to enjoy it on.

As a result, vital Plans is B Corp Certified, supports 1% For the Planet, and EWG certified.

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About the Author

Karmen Flores is a creative entrepreneur based in Michigan. Karmen shares all about plant-based and sustainable, intentional living on her blog Karmen Collective. From recommendations for all things plant-based to tips for living more sustainably, Karmen makes living with intention less intimidating and more accessible. You can connect with Karmen on Instagram @karmencollective and at www.karmencollective.com

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SUSTAINABLE AMERICAN-MADE CLOTHING

Many consumers in the United States regularly make the conscious choice of buying USA-made clothes. They want to support the local economy and help create more jobs for American workers. 

Buying American-made clothing can also be a lot more sustainable. Indeed, the items usually travel far shorter distances than if they were imported from the other side of the world, which reduces their carbon footprint. American companies are also held to higher labor and environmental standards than if they were to produce in most other countries abroad.

However, not all USA-made products are made with the environment in mind! In this article, we have rounded up 17 sustainable brands selling American-made clothing, so you can support both your country and the planet at the same time.  

WHAT MAKES AMERICAN-MADE CLOTHING SUSTAINABLE?

Sustainable American-made clothing is crafted from eco-friendly fabrics and dyed with non-toxic, low-impact dyes. It is produced prioritizing quality and durability. 

The brand should also implement different sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. For instance, it should try to reduce its textile waste and find ways to upcycle or recycle its fabric scraps. Or it should reduce its chemical use and water and energy consumption. 

Finally, the company should also treat its workers well and pay them fair wages. So many brands are still involved in unfair labor practices! 

WHAT ECO-FRIENDLY FABRICS SHOULD YOU SEARCH FOR?

Some of the most sustainable fabrics you should look for are organic cotton, linen, Tencel, hemp, and all kinds of recycled materials including recycled wool, recycled cotton, or recycled polyester. 

You can also find great American-made clothing crafted using deadstock fabrics! 

NOW, OUR TOP PICKS FOR SUSTAINABLE AMERICAN-MADE CLOTHING BRANDS

1. Harvest & Mill 

Made In: California 

Price Range: $11-195

Size Range: S-XL

Harvest & Mill sells sustainably made basics, loungewear, and socks made from organic cotton for both women and men. 

From the cotton farms to the mills to the family-owned factories, 100% of the brand’s supply chain is fully traceable and based in the USA. The final products are sewn in California within a 20-mile radius of its Berkeley studio. 

All of its styles are available in an undyed and unbleached fabric. You can also get clothing that is hand-dyed naturally using low-impact dyes or plants like indigo. 

Harvest & Mill prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices throughout its manufacturing process. Plus, it offsets its entire carbon footprint and ships its products with plastic-free packaging. 

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2. MATE The Label 

Made In: California, Peru

Price Range: $28-238

Size Range: XS-3X

MATE The Label is a women-founded fashion brand offering wardrobe staples for everyone in the family.

All of its clothing is made from sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, linen, and Tencel, and colored using GOTS-certified dyes.  

While it has a sweater collection produced in a Fair Trade Certified factory in Peru, all its other pieces are made in Los Angeles, California. Its main factory is only four miles away from its headquarters, which minimizes its carbon footprint! 

MATE The Label uses recyclable, recycled shipping materials and is a member of 1% For The Planet. It is also a certified B Corp and Climate-Neutral company. 

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3. The Classic T-Shirt Company

Made In: California

Price Range: $64-122

Size Range: XXS-XXXL

The name says it all. The Classic T-shirt Company creates sustainable classic t-shirts and long-sleeve shirts for women and men. It also has a couple of vintage-inspired sweatshirts, shorts, and joggers.

Everything is made of 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, and you can choose from several V-neck and crewneck styles available in a variety of colors.

They are all garment-dyed using non-toxic dyes that are certified by GOTS and Cradle-To-Cradle.

The brand makes its pieces in a local factory in Los Angeles following Fair Trade principles. It also sends out its t-shirts in plastic-free, recycled packaging and donates 1% of its profits to charities supporting causes such as ocean cleanup, water conservation, and tree planting.

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4. Pareto

Made In: USA 

Price Range: $48-198

Size Range: XS-XL

If you are looking for high-quality basics for your minimalist wardrobe, Pareto is the perfect brand for you! Its small collection of womenswear features timeless essentials that are versatile, flattering, and made to last. 

Each piece is crafted from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, and the production process takes place in different states all across the USA.

For instance, the cotton is grown in Texas and is then spun into yarn in North Carolina. 

The yarn is woven into fabric at century-old mills in Massachusetts and South Carolina. The fabrics are then colored using low-impact dyes and water-saving processes in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Finally, the garments are cut and sewn in family-owned factories in Illinois and California. 

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5. LA Relaxed

Made In: California

Price Range: $38-168

Size Range: XS-XXL

LA Relaxed makes everything you may need for your wardrobe, from dresses and camisoles to cardigans and skirts.

All of these pieces are made from natural, sustainable fabrics such as linen, Tencel, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and viscose derived from sustainably harvested wood pulp and processed in a closed-loop system.

The brand also sources some deadstock fabrics that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

The fabrics are also dyed using non-toxic, low-impact dyes carrying the Bluesign certification. It means the dye houses recycle their water and solvents and dispose of waste responsibly.

LA Relaxed makes its clothing in small batches in its factory in Los Angeles. It also sources its fabrics locally within ten miles of its warehouse.

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6. JJ Winks 

Made In: California 

Price Range: $42-265

Size Range: XS-XL

JJ Winks was created for busy women who hate wearing bras. The brand sells loungewear and everyday clothes that make you feel attractive and put together while being comfortable and braless. 

There are many gorgeous styles to choose from, including elegant dresses, off-the-shoulder tops, leggings, and shorts.

The tops feature a soft, built-in shelf providing breathable, gentle coverage so you can stay modest without a bra. They do not have any uncomfortable foam pads or bulky inserts inside.

All the pieces are produced in Los Angeles with a locally sourced modal fabric. JJ Winks also uses sustainable packaging and offsets its carbon footprint by supporting different environmental projects. 

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7. GRAMMAR

Made In: New York

Price Range: $100-1,270

Size Range: 0-16

GRAMMAR sells women’s shirts and dresses featuring timeless designs and impeccable quality. It also has several jackets, pants, and skirts to complete your wardrobe. 

All its pieces are both comfortable and elegant and crafted from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton.

All the buttons are also plastic-free and derived from natural shells and horns that are ethically sourced as byproducts of the food industry. 

GRAMMAR’s clothes are made locally in a woman- and BIPOC-owned factory in New York City. The brand makes sure everything is produced in small batches so that none of the products are overproduced or wasted.   

It also recycles all its fabric scraps, uses packaging made of recycled materials, and regularly makes donations to Color of Change and Dress For Success!

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8. Amour Vert 

Made In: California

Price Range: $10-440

Size Range: XXS-XL

Amour Vert is a sustainable fashion brand offering all kinds of clothes, shoes, and accessories for women.

It has a wide variety of styles, colors, and designs to choose from, and many of them feature one-of-a-kind prints created in collaboration with artists. 

The company makes all its pieces in San Francisco, California, and uses sustainable fabrics such as recycled cashmere, linen, Tencel, organic cotton, Bluesign-approved silk, regenerated wool, and GRS-certified recycled polyester. 

It even has several leather jackets made from rescued deadstock skins, repurposed vintage clothing, and upcycled post-production waste!  

Amour Vert plants a tree with every purchase of a tee, only uses compostable and recycled packaging, and has a resale marketplace where you can buy and sell pre-loved pieces.

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9. Sandmaiden 

Made In: Washington 

Price Range: $33-216

Size Range: XS-XXL

Sandmaiden is a small business selling sustainable sleepwear, lingerie, and loungewear made with natural fabrics. All the pieces are cut and sewn by hand by the brand’s founder or her assistant in Bellingham, Washington. 

Its collections feature gorgeous pieces that all look very elegant and cozy.

It offers comfy pajama sets, beautiful nightgowns with lace detailing, robes, hoodies, and joggers, as well as cozy sweaters. 

You can choose from a large selection of fabrics including linen, merino wool, Tencel, organic cotton, silk, and bamboo. 

The clothing is either crafted in limited batches or made to order, which helps minimize waste and overproduction. 

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10. Fite Fashion

Made In: Pennsylvania

Price Range: $125-3,500

Size Range: 0-12

Fite Fashion creates elegant formalwear including gowns, cocktail dresses, skirts, shorts, and bustiers. These luxury pieces are stylish but also sustainable and ethically produced.

Each one of them is handmade to order in Philadelphia using couture techniques and is designed to last for years. The brand crafts them mostly from silk and a silk-wool blend, but some also feature a cotton or Tencel fabric.

What’s more, Fite Fashion incorporates reclaimed materials in some of its unique pieces. For instance, it sources designer laser-cut leather remnants from Fabscrap that would have otherwise been thrown away.

The brand also offsets part of its carbon footprint, uses packaging made of recycled materials, and reuses or recycles its fabric scraps!

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11. Proclaim

Made In: California

Price Range: $24-118

Size Range: S-3XL

Proclaim is a sustainable brand selling underwear, bralettes, slip dresses, bodysuits, and tank tops. With a focus on neutral colors, most of the pieces are sold in black and three different shades of nude.

The brand makes its clothing and underwear using natural, sustainable fabrics such as Tencel, an organic cotton-hemp blend, and cupro produced from recycled cotton linter.

It also uses low-impact, low-energy, and AZO-free dyes.

The pieces are made locally in a family-owned factory in Los Angeles. Proclaim also works with a local mill and dye house, which means that its supply chain is hyper-localized to a 30-mile radius.

Plus, the brand ships its orders using 100% home compostable mailers and upcycles its fabric scraps into building materials!

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12. Vincent James

Made In: South Carolina, Illinois, New York

Price Range: $89-808

Size Range: XS-XL

Vincent James is on a mission to create the foundational pieces for a timeless, chic, and minimal capsule wardrobe. From cardigans and tank tops to dresses and pants, its clothes are staples you will want to wear every day!

It has many styles to choose from, and all of them are designed with quality in mind.

They are made from natural fabrics using a regenerative approach, meaning that the fibers are grown and sourced to positively impact the land and its inhabitants.

The fabrics include linen, merino wool, regenerative organic cotton, hemp, alpaca wool, and regenerative domestic wool. Vincent James’ clothing is made in small batches in Chicago, New York, and Charleston, South Carolina.

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13. Groceries Apparel 

Made In: California

Price Range: $39-118

Size Range: XS-2XL

Groceries Apparel crafts 100% non-toxic wardrobe essentials, workout clothes, and loungewear for women. It also offers a couple of pieces for men. 

The brand has eliminated all toxic chemicals and heavy metals from its supply chain by dyeing its clothing using natural, plant-based dyestuff, including food waste!

Some of the pieces are colored with indigo, flowers, leaves, or madder root, but the majority of them are dyed with upcycled fruit and vegetable dyes such as discarded avocado pits, carrot tops, onion skins, pomegranate peels, and used coffee grounds. These food scraps are gathered and sourced from local grocers. 

Most of Groceries Apparel’s clothing is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, but you can also find several styles produced from hemp or Tencel. The brand’s entire manufacturing process happens in its own factory and dye house in Los Angeles. 

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14. Vitamin A 

Made In: California

Price Range: $25-215

Size Range: XXS-XXL

Vitamin A is a sustainable brand offering responsibly made swimwear, cover-ups, and beach accessories. It has an impressive collection of one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, and everything in between. 

You will be able to choose from a wide range of support and coverage options, cup sizes, and styles. The brand also has a large spectrum of colors and prints, including florals, animal-inspired patterns, and stripes.

Its beachwear line consists of cover-ups, overalls, sarongs, dresses, tops, and bottoms. You can style them with Vitamin A’s accessories, which include beach bags and bucket hats made of hand-woven recycled straw. 

The brand makes its swimwear and clothing using recycled nylon, organic cotton, linen, Tencel, and recycled cotton, and all the materials are certified by OEKO-TEX. 

Vitamin A is a member of 1% For The Planet and produces its swimwear in the USA, primarily in California. 

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15. Minimalist

Made In: New York

Price Range: $198-995

Size Range: 0-14

Minimalist has a thoughtfully curated collection of women’s clothing designed to maximize purpose in your wardrobe while minimizing the impact on the planet. It sells different tops, bottoms, jumpsuits, dresses, and jackets, all of which are crafted in New York City.

The brand uses sustainable fabrics such as Tencel jersey, velour crafted from organic cotton and recycled fibers, and sustainable Ecovero viscose satin.

Even details like elastics, shoulder pads, and zippers are made with non-toxic, eco-friendly materials!

Minimalist’s materials also received different third-party certifications including OEKO-TEX, Bluesign, GRS, GOTS, and FSC. Plus, the company uses recycled packaging and garment bags that are compostable or water-soluble.

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16. Miakoda 

Made In: New York

Price Range: $12-188

Size Range: XS-4XL

Miakoda sells comfortable, sustainable clothing that is ethically made in New York City. From tops to bottoms, all the garments are crafted from eco-friendly, plant-based materials. 

The fabrics used include organic cotton, organic and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified bamboo, modal made in a closed loop system, and organic soy fabric.

The soy fabric is produced using soy fibers sourced as a byproduct of the soybean oil industry and that would have otherwise been disposed of. 

Miakoda dyes all its pieces with low-impact, non-toxic dyes, and all the fabrics are certified by GOTS or Control Union. It also offsets its carbon footprint and upcycles its fabric scraps into new products such as scarves, scrunchies, and pet bows! 

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17. Lovanie 

Made In: Washington

Price Range: $78-158

Size Range: XS-XL Petite

Lovanie is a slow fashion brand created for petite women. It has gorgeous dresses, tops, skirts, and pants, all of which are designed to fit the proportions of women who are 5’4” or under. 

The designs and beautiful prints available are inspired by bohemian romantic styles, travel destinations, and vintage pieces.

Made to never go out of style, they are timeless, yet feature feminine silhouettes and details. The styles are handmade from linen and deadstock cotton that would have otherwise been discarded. 

The company also makes its pieces in small batches based on a made-to-order model. This means that it only begins producing them after you have placed your order, which minimizes waste and excess inventory. 

Everything is crafted in Seattle, Washington, and shipped by a carbon-neutral, B Corp-certified company! 

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About the Author

Eva Astoul is a French freelance writer, specializing in content related to sustainability, simple living, and a growth-focused healthy lifestyle. She runs her own blog, Green With Less, to inspire people to live a more minimalist and sustainable life.

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Animal Protection in the Fashion Industry

When we talk about ethical fashion, not only should we consider the people who make our clothes, but also the non-human animals who are impacted by the fashion industry – whether they are farmed, killed, or endangered by clothing production. If you’re new to these considerations, let’s go through some of the issues facing animals in the fashion industry.

Non-human animals (as opposed to humans, because we’re animals too!), share this planet with us, but sometimes we can forget that, and consider this just ‘our’ planet. Too, when we talk about ethics in fashion, sometimes our thoughts are – while critical to creating a fairer fashion industry – human-centric. Total ethics fashion prioritizes the wellbeing of all animals, both human and non-human, before profit. But what issues do other animals face in the fashion industry? First, let’s talk about animals who are slaughtered specifically and primarily for fashion.

Killing for Fashion

A number of animals are killed solely or primarily for the sake of fashion industry products and profit. These include fur-bearing animals like raccoon dogs, minks, muskrats, chinchillas, foxes, coyotes and so on, who are both confined to factory-farm cages, and trapped and shot in their natural habitat. 

Many reptiles with supposedly ‘exotic’ skin are also killed for fashion, such as alligators, crocodiles, snakes and lizards. The skins of these animals are usually sold to some of the wealthiest people around the world, at an shockingly steep price. For example, Australia’s native saltwater crocodiles have lived on their indigenous land for at least 100 million years, alongside the Larrakia people who consider crocodiles their totem, ‘Dungalaba’. Despite this, more of these reptiles live in cages and concrete pits owned by and supplying Hermès and Louis Vuitton, among others, than in their natural habitat. Killed at a tiny fraction of their lifespan, bags made from their skin sell for tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Other animals killed primarily for fashion include ostriches, and kangaroos – with their skins most commonly used for bags and boots, especially football boots, in the case of kangaroos. If you’re seeking to protect animals through your fashion choices, avoiding wearing any of these animals is a simple way to do that. Luckily, there are innovative alternatives to all of these materials! 

Killed in Fashion Supply Chains as ‘Co-Products’

It’s increasingly mainstream to believe animals should not be killed specifically for fashion – as we’ve seen through the number of brands, local governments and even countries banning fur, as well as some ‘exotic skins’. But what about animals who are killed in fashion supply chains, but who are a part of other supply chains, too? 

Take cattle skins for example, which are the most commonly used in leather production. These skins are co-products of the meat and dairy industries. This means that these skins are valuable, sold for profit to the fashion industry. However, in many instances the flesh of these animals, sold as beef burgers, mince and steaks are more profitable.

The fact that leather is a co-product of the meat industry – as non live-plucked down, sheep skins and a lot of wool are too – is often used as an argument to continue to wear these materials, without concern for these animals. The reasoning here is that ‘so long as meat is being eaten, there will be skins and feathers to wear, so we may as well not waste them’. 

The problem with this argument though, is that it fails to consider the economic value of these industries. The leather industry is valued at around $128 billion USD. When individual slaughterhouses are unable to sell skins – sometimes due to the popularity of leather alternatives – multi-million dollar losses are recorded. By buying leather we help to fund the meat industry, allowing for it to thrive. If everyone stopped buying leather, the meat industry would suffer financially, likely forcing it to reduce in size – in turn resulting in less animals being killed (and less greenhouse gasses being emitted). 

Supporting animal protection means avoiding the needless slaughter of thinking, feeling animals – this is the logic behind bans on fur. It’s worth considering that this same support ought to be given to animals who are killed in a system which brings in profits for both the fashion and food industries alike. We can show this support by opting for more totally ethical materials like those that are vintage, bio-based leather alternatives, plant-based wool alternatives, and recycled down alternatives. 

Farmed Animals Facing Cruelty

If we look further back into fashion’s supply chains, past slaughterhouses, we find ourselves at farms – whether that looks like a green field or a dank factory-farm. In both of these settings, animals are routinely and legally exploited and mutilated. 

For example, cattle in leather supply chains often have their horns cut off, or burned from their skull, without pain relief. Many sheep in the wool industry face mulesing – where the skin around the backside is sliced off – and almost all sheep have their tails cut off or otherwise severed. Cashmere goats have been known to cry out as sharp-toothed metal combs rip through their hair, and alpacas have even been documented vomiting in stress as they are tied down for shearing. Ducks exploited for feather down – even if they are protected from live-plucking – are often denied water to float and bathe in, resulting in debilitating disability. Some are even caged and force-fed, tied up in the foie gras industry. 

The reason this is all possible is a confronting one: around the world, laws which genuinely protect farmed animals are near non-existent. Even in countries with supposedly ‘high animal welfare laws’, farmed animals are often specifically exempt from protection. In America, Australia and the United Kingdom for example, cruelty to animals exploited in the fashion (and food) industry is legalized if it is deemed ‘necessary’ or ‘standard’. 

Animals, like us, not only deserve to live their lives, but to live them happily and healthily. Unfortunately, most animal supply chains are lacking in transparency, and even certifications which claim to ensure higher standards of welfare and reduced cruelty to animals often fall far short of their promise. So long as cruelty to animals is legal and standard to the production of animal-derived materials, these materials won’t align with efforts for total animal protection.

While this might be distressing, it’s worth keeping in mind that people all around the world are working to change laws and gain protections for animals, so that they can be recognised as sentient, and be kept safe, and able to enjoy their freedom.

Wildlife and fashion

While some wild animals are slaughtered and transformed into fashion objects – like snakes made into wallets and coyotes into fur-trimmed jackets – other free-living, native animals are impacted by fashion too. Let’s talk about biodiversity loss. 

The more land-intensive a material is, the higher the risk of biodiversity destruction associated with its production. Basically, this means that the making of some materials requires much more land than others, and because of this, more native and unique vegetation needs to be cleared for the sake of production. The problem with this, is that animals living in that vegetation – in bushlands, grasslands, forests and other ecosystems – then lose their homes. And when animals lose their habitats, they generally don’t just move, they die. Habitat destruction is the primary cause of species extinction around the world.  

So, which materials are most land-intensive, and which protect native animals better? Interestingly, it’s normally materials made from farmed animals that require the most land, in turn also harming wild animals. For example, far more cotton and hemp can be grown on the same amount of land as wool ever could be – did you know that producing one bale of Australian wool (where most wool is from) instead of cotton requires 367 times more land? What’s more, when we look to leather-like materials, we can produce far more pineapples to feed people and create leather alternative materials than we can leather from cow skins on the same land. The same is true of cacti, cork and other building blocks of leather alternatives.

How We Can Help to Protect Animals Through What We Wear

The first, most obvious and impactful way that we can protect animals is to not wear them. When we do this, we avoid all potential suffering, exploitation and slaughter of animals that is so often wrapped up in the production of animal-derived materials. But there are other ways we can help, too!

• Buy less clothes. Even if you are buying animal-free clothing, all clothing has an impact on native, free-living animals because all clothing production has an environmental impact. Our current fast fashion system relentlessly takes from the Earth without replenishing it, resulting in the destruction of ecosystems, the warming of our climate, and other environmental impacts which harm all animals – humans and non-humans. Slowing down fashion is the solution for so many of fashion’s problems.

• Choose pre-loved clothes first. Even if you want to buy new clothes, you don’t necessarily need to be taking more from the planet, and in turn, animals living here with us. Buying existing clothes is a great way to keep fashion circular, and less harmful.

• Get involved in education and impact campaigns which help people learn more about the use of animals in the fashion industry, and which seek to reduce the amount of harm the fashion industry causes to them. We won’t buy our way to a more ethical fashion system, but we can use our voices to get involved!

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About the Author
Emma Håkansson is the founder and director of Collective Fashion Justice which seeks to create a total ethics fashion system that prioritizes the life and wellbeing of non-human & human animals, as well as the planet, before profit & production. She has written countless articles on ethics, sustainability, and fashion, and has two books due out over the next two years.

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