Earth Day is this Friday, April 22! Eco-friendly fashion is the movement within the clothing industry that strives to lower the environmental impact of apparel consumption and production, just like green, slow, and sustainable fashion. Brands that are eco-friendly use sustainable practices such as:
Using eco-friendly or recycled materials
Eco-friendly packaging
Production with green energy sources
And more!
It's more important than ever to change the fashion industry toward a more regenerative, circular, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible economy.
So, we've put together a list of 10 popular sustainable brands at The Big Store in support of Earth Day!
1. Patagonia
Patagonia knows that everything they make has an impact on the planet. They have chosen to make that impact positive to help the environment. Here's three ways they've chosen to positively impact:
Using organic and recycled materials
Mechanical and chemical recycling
Using renewable electricity
2. On
On Running Shoes wants to create sneakers that are comfortable, stylish and sustainable. Well, they've done it! They are always innovating new ways to practice sustainability in the creation of their shoes. Three of the practices they use are:
Using recycled materials
Eco-friendly packaging
Reshaping carbon waster into running shoes to avoid pollution and to move away from fossil-based materials
3. Aftco
Aftco has integrated sustainability practices into their operations to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Three of their integrated practices are:
Using recycled materials
Lowering carbon emissions
Contributing 10% of profits to organizations and causes working to protect the environment
4. Southern Tide
Southern Tide has committed itself to bringing a better lifestyle to all its customers. Three ways they are reducing their global footprint by:
Using environmentally friendly and ethically sourced materials, such as organic cotton
Choosing eco-friendly packaging
Vendors that are certified in sustainable manufacturing
5. Yeti
Yeti's slogan is "Keep the wild WILD." This is their slogan because sustainability plays into everything they do. Three of their sustainability practices include:
Creating reusable water bottles and cups, eliminating a large majority of single-use, plastic water bottles
Eco-friendly packaging
Using lower impact materials
6. Levis
Levi's uses sustainability to make better choices and creating a better environment. Here's three ways they are changing the game for good:
Creating a collection fully based on sustainability, Levi's Wellthread
Designing with recycled plastics
Making durable jeans to last longer
7. The North Face
The North Face strives to protect the places we all love to explore. They've committed themselves to creating a better world for future generations. They have a start to finish sustainability practice. Here's a three ways they do this:
Using responsibly sourced materials
Working with sustainable suppliers
Eco-friendly packaging
8. 7 For All Mankind
7 For All Mankind is on a journey to design beautiful but also sustainable products. This ongoing journey proves that even small steps have a great impact. Three of the ways they practice sustainability are:
Using organic and recycled materials
Eco-friendly manufacturers
Sending all shredded documents to be upcycled into paper products
9. Barbour
Barbour recognizes the importance of positively impacting the environment and have made a commitment to do so across their brand. Three ways they've committed to this are:
Reducing single-use plastic
Eco-friendly packaging
Sustainability certified
10. Hey Dudes
Hey Dude Shoes is committed to making better choices in all aspects to the benefit of their employees, retailers and customers. Three of the choices they've made are:
Eco-friendly packaging
Using organic and recycled materials
Creating a safe working environment