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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
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Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS They’re also have the most inclusive size range I’ve found from XXS-6X!-The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga & workout wear Great for: matching sets in trendy colours Conscious Highlights: recycled plastic bottles, Oeko-Tex certified Standard 100 fabrics, SA8000 certified factory Size range: XXS-6X Ordering: based in USA, also ships to UK, Australia, and Canada ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Summer’s coming and it’s time to hit the pool or beach in some sustainable swim suits! 👙🏖. When it comes to swimwear, synthetic fabrics are actually a pro since they don’t retain as much water and dry a lot faster. For more sustainable swimwear, typically the best route is to look for recycled materials so at least no new resources were used to make it and existing materials like 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS They’re also have the most inclusive size range I’ve found from XXS-6X!-The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga & workout wear Great for: matching sets in trendy colours Conscious Highlights: recycled plastic bottles, Oeko-Tex certified Standard 100 fabrics, SA8000 certified factory Size range: XXS-6X Ordering: based in USA, also ships to UK, Australia, and Canada ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Summer’s coming and it’s time to hit the pool or beach in some sustainable swim suits! 👙🏖. When it comes to swimwear, synthetic fabrics are actually a pro since they don’t retain as much water and dry a lot faster. For more sustainable swimwear, typically the best route is to look for recycled materials so at least no new resources were used to make it and existing materials like 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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Some cons. The process to make linen takes more time and work, which generally makes it more expensive. Organic linen can be difficult to find, although according to Bead & Reel, “linen produced in China has been grown with agro-chemicals and the processing is also higher impact, whereas European and Japanese linen is produced in more natural and low impact methods you can also feel 12+ SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SOCKS -The Breakdown-Product: men’s and women’s socks, classic and ankle styles in patterns and colourful solids Great for: everyday wear and personalized gifts Conscious Highlights: GOTS certified cotton & factories, fair trade certified, vegan brand, gives back Ordering: based in USA, ships international (but not all countries) Organic Basics. Classic, neutral socks in a variety of cuts asMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS We know the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful. Millions of tonnes of clothing end up in the landfill every year. It’s shockingly estimated that less than 1% of virgin materials which enter the clothing production cycle will actually end up being recycled into new clothes, and 25% of fabric (or possibly more – this is considered a conservative figure) is waste before the garment is 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal REPLACE YOUR GRASS WITH THESE 7 ECO, HEALTHY, & BEAUTIFUL “Bee Turf” Bee Turf is a blend of clovers and low wildflowers developed by West Coast Seeds to reduce maintenance costs and provide a healthy habitat for pollinators. Bee Turf can be trimmed monthly for a shorter, more manicured looking lawn, or can also be grown for a flowered pasture look. FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Have you heard of Freecycle/Buy Nothing groups? They are an amazing way to get things you need (for free!) and easily pass on items you no longer need to people who can use them. It’s incredibly sustainable and budget friendly, plus I love that they are growing in popularity as they get even better with more people taking part! EASY, MINIMALIST & SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS This holiday season keep it green by using natural and re-purposed materials in your decorations. Here’s 5 easy DIY projects that are festive, minimalist, and sustainable. OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! A few months ago I posted a video about measuring and sizes and it included a link to a survey. I wanted to get some insight into the mystery of clothing sizes and fit and have actual data on what sizes and shapes people are. MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULEWARDROBESSECONDHAND
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS They’re also have the most inclusive size range I’ve found from XXS-6X!-The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga & workout wear Great for: matching sets in trendy colours Conscious Highlights: recycled plastic bottles, Oeko-Tex certified Standard 100 fabrics, SA8000 certified factory Size range: XXS-6X Ordering: based in USA, also ships to UK, Australia, and Canada ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Summer’s coming and it’s time to hit the pool or beach in some sustainable swim suits! 👙🏖. When it comes to swimwear, synthetic fabrics are actually a pro since they don’t retain as much water and dry a lot faster. For more sustainable swimwear, typically the best route is to look for recycled materials so at least no new resources were used to make it and existing materials like 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULEWARDROBESSECONDHAND
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS They’re also have the most inclusive size range I’ve found from XXS-6X!-The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga & workout wear Great for: matching sets in trendy colours Conscious Highlights: recycled plastic bottles, Oeko-Tex certified Standard 100 fabrics, SA8000 certified factory Size range: XXS-6X Ordering: based in USA, also ships to UK, Australia, and Canada ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Summer’s coming and it’s time to hit the pool or beach in some sustainable swim suits! 👙🏖. When it comes to swimwear, synthetic fabrics are actually a pro since they don’t retain as much water and dry a lot faster. For more sustainable swimwear, typically the best route is to look for recycled materials so at least no new resources were used to make it and existing materials like 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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Some cons. The process to make linen takes more time and work, which generally makes it more expensive. Organic linen can be difficult to find, although according to Bead & Reel, “linen produced in China has been grown with agro-chemicals and the processing is also higher impact, whereas European and Japanese linen is produced in more natural and low impact methods you can also feel 12+ SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SOCKS -The Breakdown-Product: men’s and women’s socks, classic and ankle styles in patterns and colourful solids Great for: everyday wear and personalized gifts Conscious Highlights: GOTS certified cotton & factories, fair trade certified, vegan brand, gives back Ordering: based in USA, ships international (but not all countries) Organic Basics. Classic, neutral socks in a variety of cuts asMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS We know the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful. Millions of tonnes of clothing end up in the landfill every year. It’s shockingly estimated that less than 1% of virgin materials which enter the clothing production cycle will actually end up being recycled into new clothes, and 25% of fabric (or possibly more – this is considered a conservative figure) is waste before the garment is 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal REPLACE YOUR GRASS WITH THESE 7 ECO, HEALTHY, & BEAUTIFUL “Bee Turf” Bee Turf is a blend of clovers and low wildflowers developed by West Coast Seeds to reduce maintenance costs and provide a healthy habitat for pollinators. Bee Turf can be trimmed monthly for a shorter, more manicured looking lawn, or can also be grown for a flowered pasture look. FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Have you heard of Freecycle/Buy Nothing groups? They are an amazing way to get things you need (for free!) and easily pass on items you no longer need to people who can use them. It’s incredibly sustainable and budget friendly, plus I love that they are growing in popularity as they get even better with more people taking part! EASY, MINIMALIST & SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS This holiday season keep it green by using natural and re-purposed materials in your decorations. Here’s 5 easy DIY projects that are festive, minimalist, and sustainable. OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! A few months ago I posted a video about measuring and sizes and it included a link to a survey. I wanted to get some insight into the mystery of clothing sizes and fit and have actual data on what sizes and shapes people are. MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULEWARDROBESSECONDHAND
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS Woron. Soft, minimalist briefs made from Lenzing modal and organic cotton. Woron is a Danish brand that focuses on sustainable essentials. -The Breakdown-. Great for: soft, simple briefs. Conscious Highlights: sustainable materials, Oeko-Tex certified, consciously made in Hungary and India, vegan brand. Size Range: XS – XL. 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULEWARDROBESSECONDHAND
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS Woron. Soft, minimalist briefs made from Lenzing modal and organic cotton. Woron is a Danish brand that focuses on sustainable essentials. -The Breakdown-. Great for: soft, simple briefs. Conscious Highlights: sustainable materials, Oeko-Tex certified, consciously made in Hungary and India, vegan brand. Size Range: XS – XL. 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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The ThinkSport sunscreen formula is dermatologist tested and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Thinksport also has a line of sunscreens specifically for kids and babies that has been rated one of the best sunscreens for children in 2020 by the EWG. Price: 3 SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL SOCK COMPANIES -The Breakdown-Product: unisex and baby socks, classic, ankle, sport, and dress style in colours, patterns & neutrals Great for: something for everyone Conscious Highlights: GOTS certified, made in USA, gives back Ordering: based in US, ships international Swedish Stockings. Best known as a sustainable tights/stockings brand, Swedish Stockings also had a selection of fashion-forward sock REPLACE YOUR GRASS WITH THESE 7 ECO, HEALTHY, & BEAUTIFUL Bee Turf is a blend of clovers and low wildflowers developed by West Coast Seeds to reduce maintenance costs and provide a healthy habitat for pollinators. Bee Turf can be trimmed monthly for a shorter, more manicured looking lawn, or can also be grown for a flowered pasture look. This is what we’re replacing our backyard grass with this 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
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The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
15 ACTUALLY ETHICAL BRAND TO SHOP INSTEAD OF EVERLANE Everlane’s jean vs. ÉTICA. ÉTICA – With many sustainability initiatives, ÉTICA claims to use up to 90% less water and over 60% less energy to make their denim clothing. The jeans are fairly made in their own factory in LA. Nudie Jeans – With tons of retailers, Nudie is a great sustainable option for those who prefer being able to try MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULEWARDROBESSECONDHAND
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
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LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Etiko – 🌿🤝 (right) Vegan sneakers made from organic cotton and natural rubber. Based in Australia, ships international. Lunge – 🐰♻️ Vegan running and walking shoes made in Germany with some recycled materials. Based in Germany, ships within Europe. Nae – 🐰🌿♻️💚 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers, recycled and/or natural materials like cork 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
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The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Etiko – 🌿🤝 (right) Vegan sneakers made from organic cotton and natural rubber. Based in Australia, ships international. Lunge – 🐰♻️ Vegan running and walking shoes made in Germany with some recycled materials. Based in Germany, ships within Europe. Nae – 🐰🌿♻️💚 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers, recycled and/or natural materials like cork 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
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The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle,MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). THE MOST VERSATILE CLOTHES FOR YOUR WARDROBE The Tee Dress. A simple tee dress is a staple in my wardrobe. I love that it can be worn casually or dressed up with accessories like a belt, shoes, and jewellery. It’s light and easy to layer over, and because of the loose, simple cut it can be tied or gathered in different ways for different looks. Here’s a clip from an oldervideo on
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Clothing Brands. 18 Waits – menswear. Alder – women’s active & outdoor clothing. Aleur – loungewear. Allison Wonderland – womenswear, eco-friendly line “Pillar”. Anián – women’s & men’s casual shirts & hats. Anne Mulaire – womenswear. Anthology35 – womenswear. Arraei –MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international.MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Clothing Brands. 18 Waits – menswear. Alder – women’s active & outdoor clothing. Aleur – loungewear. Allison Wonderland – womenswear, eco-friendly line “Pillar”. Anián – women’s & men’s casual shirts & hats. Anne Mulaire – womenswear. Anthology35 – womenswear. Arraei –MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international.MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle,MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS We know the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful. Millions of tonnes of clothing end up in the landfill every year. It’s shockingly estimated that less than 1% of virgin materials which enter the clothing production cycle will actually end up being recycled into new clothes, and 25% of fabric (or possibly more – this is considered a conservative figure) is waste before the garment is 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS Woron. Soft, minimalist briefs made from Lenzing modal and organic cotton. Woron is a Danish brand that focuses on sustainable essentials. -The Breakdown-. Great for: soft, simple briefs. Conscious Highlights: sustainable materials, Oeko-Tex certified, consciously made in Hungary and India, vegan brand. Size Range: XS – XL. THE MOST VERSATILE CLOTHES FOR YOUR WARDROBE The Tee Dress. A simple tee dress is a staple in my wardrobe. I love that it can be worn casually or dressed up with accessories like a belt, shoes, and jewellery. It’s light and easy to layer over, and because of the loose, simple cut it can be tied or gathered in different ways for different looks. Here’s a clip from an oldervideo on
REPLACE YOUR GRASS WITH THESE 7 ECO, HEALTHY, & BEAUTIFUL Bee Turf is a blend of clovers and low wildflowers developed by West Coast Seeds to reduce maintenance costs and provide a healthy habitat for pollinators. Bee Turf can be trimmed monthly for a shorter, more manicured looking lawn, or can also be grown for a flowered pasture look. This is what we’re replacing our backyard grass with this FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle, SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects! 10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! REPLACE YOUR GRASS WITH THESE 7 ECO, HEALTHY, & BEAUTIFUL Bee Turf is a blend of clovers and low wildflowers developed by West Coast Seeds to reduce maintenance costs and provide a healthy habitat for pollinators. Bee Turf can be trimmed monthly for a shorter, more manicured looking lawn, or can also be grown for a flowered pasture look. This is what we’re replacing our backyard grass with this 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
THE MOST VERSATILE CLOTHES FOR YOUR WARDROBE The Tee Dress. A simple tee dress is a staple in my wardrobe. I love that it can be worn casually or dressed up with accessories like a belt, shoes, and jewellery. It’s light and easy to layer over, and because of the loose, simple cut it can be tied or gathered in different ways for different looks. Here’s a clip from an oldervideo on
FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle,MY GREEN CLOSET
The ThinkSport sunscreen formula is dermatologist tested and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Thinksport also has a line of sunscreens specifically for kids and babies that has been rated one of the best sunscreens for children in 2020 by the EWG. Price: 3 SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle,MY GREEN CLOSET
The ThinkSport sunscreen formula is dermatologist tested and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Thinksport also has a line of sunscreens specifically for kids and babies that has been rated one of the best sunscreens for children in 2020 by the EWG. Price: 3 SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. 10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Tonlé (US) – A great mix of classic pieces and unique statement styles. I love Tonlé’s zero waste focus and overall ethos around sustainable and ethical fashion. Living Crafts (DE) Another good staples brands for organic women, men and children clothes and loungewear. People Tree (UK) – One of the original sustainable andethical brands
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS Accessory Brands. 457 Anew – recycled & upcycled bags 🌿🧵♻️. Alice + Whittles – natural rubber boots & recycled shoes 🌿 ️. Anupaya – hats & homegoods 🧵(some products) . Berg + Betts – Watches with upcycled leather straps . Brave Soles – leather shoes & bags ♻️ (recycled tires in some products). Duval – leather bags 🧵. Erin Templeton – leather bagsMY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Wildling – Barefoot shoes made from a variety of materials, many sustainable and natural, and with some vegan options. Based in Germany, ships international. Will’s Vegan – Casual and dress shoes made in Europe from mainly bio-oil derived vegan leather. Based in UK, ships international. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS Elle Evans. Elle Evans is an Australian brand who was also featured in our sustainable activewear roundup. They have a mix of fun prints and solids in recycled nylon, and all swimsuits are made to order (mostly by Elle herself!) in their in-house studio. -The Breakdown-. Great for: Colourful prints & sexy cuts. 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS Nico. One of the few conscious brands who offer both underwire and wire-free styles. Nico uses mainly lenzing modal and recycled cotton and their products are made in Australia or in their GOTS certified (working on fairtrade certification) factory in India. -The Breakdown-. Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear. 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Fabric softeners can also stain your clothes, liquid softeners can occasionally leave blueish or grey stain spots on garments and overtime the waxy build-up can also cause yellowing on whites. Finally they can leave residue in your machines which isn’t good for the machines and also means you can get fabric softener residue on clotheseven
MY GREEN CLOSET
Millions of tonnes of clothing and textiles end up in the landfill every year but some brands are finding solutions and changing how we view textile “waste”. Here are over 20 zero waste, upcycled, and circular clothing brands. brands, roundup, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, sustainable fashion, tonle,MY GREEN CLOSET
The ThinkSport sunscreen formula is dermatologist tested and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Thinksport also has a line of sunscreens specifically for kids and babies that has been rated one of the best sunscreens for children in 2020 by the EWG. Price: 3 SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
The retting breaks down the outside and the “glue” holding the fibres together, which then allows the fibres to be separated, spun, and woven or knit. Linen is absorbent, breathable, and stronger than cotton. The fibres are porous, and it’s great at keeping you cool in the summer but it can also be insulating in colder temperatures. 10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS Austrian brand Nice to Meet Me was co-founded by a yoga teacher and offers a collection of yoga and exercise wear made from organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fibres. They manufacture nearby in a workshop in Czechia. Nice to Meet Me. -The Breakdown-. Products:women’s &
10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS And fortunately some brands are already working to change the way we view and use textile “waste”. Through things like zero waste production, using offcut, reclaimed, and deadstock materials, upcycling existing garments, and even taking back and recycling their own clothes. One of these brands is Tonlé – a company I’veadmired over the
FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Decide if you want to require members to list an item before being able to receive anything and how you’d like to track that. You can also start your own Buy Nothing group though the Buy Nothing Project. The have tools to help you set up the group, rules to use and follow, and will list your group. After you set up your group it’s time to OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! So this means at least 77% of people don’t fit a single letter size! Most people should be wearing different sizes for tops and bottoms, although even with that, often people’s waist and hips, or waist and bust are different sizes, which can cause fit issues, nevermind buyinga
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
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Some of the brands and pieces in my wardrobe that I love and wear regularly. Clothing. Encircled (CAN) – Their “dressy sweatpants” are my go-to comfy, everyday pant, and they also have some nice versatile tops.. MATTER (SGP) – Definitely one of my top brands and I’m so gutted they’re closing down. However they still have a fewpieces available.
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Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS UND. An Italian brand with sleek cuts and mesh details. UND uses a recycled plastic lycra for the main parts of their suits, their suppliers are all part of an energy efficiency program, and they manufacture everything in Italy.-The Breakdown-Great for: Minimal styles with see-through accents Conscious Highlights: Recycled and Oeko-Tex certified materials, seasonless design, made in Italy 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
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Some of the brands and pieces in my wardrobe that I love and wear regularly. Clothing. Encircled (CAN) – Their “dressy sweatpants” are my go-to comfy, everyday pant, and they also have some nice versatile tops.. MATTER (SGP) – Definitely one of my top brands and I’m so gutted they’re closing down. However they still have a fewpieces available.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
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Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS UND. An Italian brand with sleek cuts and mesh details. UND uses a recycled plastic lycra for the main parts of their suits, their suppliers are all part of an energy efficiency program, and they manufacture everything in Italy.-The Breakdown-Great for: Minimal styles with see-through accents Conscious Highlights: Recycled and Oeko-Tex certified materials, seasonless design, made in Italy 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
Some cons. The process to make linen takes more time and work, which generally makes it more expensive. Organic linen can be difficult to find, although according to Bead & Reel, “linen produced in China has been grown with agro-chemicals and the processing is also higher impact, whereas European and Japanese linen is produced in more natural and low impact methods you can also feel 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga wear (they also have a large women’s clothing collection) Great for: simple, organic yoga basics Conscious Highlights: Soil Association & Fair Trade certified organic cotton, fair trade factories, transparent production Size range: 8-16 (UK) Ordering: based in the UK, ships internationally GirlfriendCollective
10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS We know the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful. Millions of tonnes of clothing end up in the landfill every year. It’s shockingly estimated that less than 1% of virgin materials which enter the clothing production cycle will actually end up being recycled into new clothes, and 25% of fabric (or possibly more – this is considered a conservative figure) is waste before the garment is FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Have you heard of Freecycle/Buy Nothing groups? They are an amazing way to get things you need (for free!) and easily pass on items you no longer need to people who can use them. It’s incredibly sustainable and budget friendly, plus I love that they are growing in popularity as they get even better with more people taking part! MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! A few months ago I posted a video about measuring and sizes and it included a link to a survey. I wanted to get some insight into the mystery of clothing sizes and fit and have actual data on what sizes and shapes people are. MY GREEN CLOSETFASHIONBEAUTYLIVINGSHOPPING GUIDECAPSULE WARDROBESSECONDHANDMY GREEN CLOSETMY GREEN CLOSET CBDTHE GREEN CLOSET WAITSFIELDCBD STORE GREEN VALLEYCBD STORE GREEN VALLEY AZHOW TO SHOPYOUR CLOSET
My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
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Some of the brands and pieces in my wardrobe that I love and wear regularly. Clothing. Encircled (CAN) – Their “dressy sweatpants” are my go-to comfy, everyday pant, and they also have some nice versatile tops.. MATTER (SGP) – Definitely one of my top brands and I’m so gutted they’re closing down. However they still have a fewpieces available.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
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Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS UND. An Italian brand with sleek cuts and mesh details. UND uses a recycled plastic lycra for the main parts of their suits, their suppliers are all part of an energy efficiency program, and they manufacture everything in Italy.-The Breakdown-Great for: Minimal styles with see-through accents Conscious Highlights: Recycled and Oeko-Tex certified materials, seasonless design, made in Italy 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
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My bathroom has been the most difficult room to transition to sustainable products. So many items that we use every day are either sold in plastic containers or made with harsh chemicals, but your bathroom is not a place to overlook when working to reduce your carbonfootprint.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Some of the brands and pieces in my wardrobe that I love and wear regularly. Clothing. Encircled (CAN) – Their “dressy sweatpants” are my go-to comfy, everyday pant, and they also have some nice versatile tops.. MATTER (SGP) – Definitely one of my top brands and I’m so gutted they’re closing down. However they still have a fewpieces available.
ULTIMATE LIST OF CANADIAN CLOTHING BRANDS 120+ Canadian slow fashion brands including made in Canada clothing, women, men, children, and accessory brands, and sustainable/ethicalclothing companies.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
LIST OF SUSTAINABLE & ETHICALLY-MADE SHOESENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SHOESBEST SUSTAINABLE SHOESSUSTAINABLE SHOES FOR MENSUSTAINABLE SHOES WOMENMOST SUSTAINABLE SHOE BRANDSPU MATERIAL SHOES Flats . Ahimsa – 🐰 Large variety of vegan shoes made from PU leathers. Based in Brazil, ships international. Allbirds – 🌿💚 Knit ballet flat and slip on styles made from wool and/or Tencel with bio-based and recycled components. Stores in USA, Canada, UK, EU, NZ, Australia, China, and Japan. BHAVA – 🐰 Stylish vegan leather shoes with natural components/accents like wooden 10 SUSTAINABLE BRA & LINGERIE BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: bras, briefs, & swimwear Conscious Highlights: eco materials, made in Australia and GOTS certified factory in India Size range: 30A – 36DD Ordering: based in Australia, ships international Aikyou. Specializing in bras and lingerie for small busts. Aikyou uses primarily organic cotton and their pieces are sewn in a fairtrade factory in Croatia. ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS UND. An Italian brand with sleek cuts and mesh details. UND uses a recycled plastic lycra for the main parts of their suits, their suppliers are all part of an energy efficiency program, and they manufacture everything in Italy.-The Breakdown-Great for: Minimal styles with see-through accents Conscious Highlights: Recycled and Oeko-Tex certified materials, seasonless design, made in Italy 14 SUSTAINABLE BAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES Rok Cork. A Canadian brand who manufactures their bags in family-run workshops in Portugal from Portuguese cork. Rok Cork has a variety of classic bag styles but made from cork with interesting colours and details.-The Breakdown-Products: totes, satchels, crossbodies, and wallets Great for: chic styles in a variety of colours Conscious Highlights: natural cork material, ethically made in Portugal IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF FASHION SEASONS It also means designers can create pieces that work with their existing and best-selling styles. Instead of coming up with a totally new collection, designers can focus on augmenting the existing collection – maybe a new bottom that works with the popular tops ora
FABRIC SOFTENER IS BAD FOR YOUR CLOTHES, YOU, AND THE Another product that has a scent i am sensitive to are laundry detergents-especially Tide. They increased the scent several years ago. My eyes burn and water and my lips tingle and then feel numb and sometimes I feel dizzy if there is too much in a room-also Room “freshers”, many essential oils and natural products, and perfumesand colognes.
MY GREEN CLOSET
Sustainable, ethical, and fair fashion channel and blog. Posts about capsule wardrobes, conscious shopping, natural beauty, green living, thrift shopping, minimalism, eco travel, and more! Plus slow fashionbrand directory.
SUSTAINABLE FABRICS & YARNS FOR YOUR SEWING, KNITTING Making your own clothing is already a lot more sustainable and ethical than buying new, but it’s even better to source conscious materials if you can!. For all you sewers and DIYers, this roundup is a list of places where you can find sustainable and ethnically-made fabrics, yarns, dyes and other materials for your projects!MY GREEN CLOSET
Some cons. The process to make linen takes more time and work, which generally makes it more expensive. Organic linen can be difficult to find, although according to Bead & Reel, “linen produced in China has been grown with agro-chemicals and the processing is also higher impact, whereas European and Japanese linen is produced in more natural and low impact methods you can also feel 12 SUSTAINABLE ATHLETIC WEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Products: women’s yoga wear (they also have a large women’s clothing collection) Great for: simple, organic yoga basics Conscious Highlights: Soil Association & Fair Trade certified organic cotton, fair trade factories, transparent production Size range: 8-16 (UK) Ordering: based in the UK, ships internationally GirlfriendCollective
10 LESS COMMON ZERO WASTE BATHROOM SWAPS The bathroom is such a great place to reduce waste and plastic packaging. Here are our zero waste and plastic-free picks for hair products, toothpaste, body, and more! 10+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE UNDERWEAR BRANDS -The Breakdown-Great for: classic, comfy briefs and thong Conscious Highlights: organic cotton, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex certified, Fair Trade certified, use sustainable packaging, take-back recycling program Size Range: XS – XL Ordering: Based in USA, ships to America and Canada PACT. PACT makes comfy organic cotton undies in a variety of cuts (I really like their boy shorts!). 20+ ZERO WASTE, UPCYCLED, & DEADSTOCK CLOTHING BRANDS We know the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful. Millions of tonnes of clothing end up in the landfill every year. It’s shockingly estimated that less than 1% of virgin materials which enter the clothing production cycle will actually end up being recycled into new clothes, and 25% of fabric (or possibly more – this is considered a conservative figure) is waste before the garment is FREECYCLE/BUY NOTHING GROUPS: HOW TO FIND AND USE THEM OR Have you heard of Freecycle/Buy Nothing groups? They are an amazing way to get things you need (for free!) and easily pass on items you no longer need to people who can use them. It’s incredibly sustainable and budget friendly, plus I love that they are growing in popularity as they get even better with more people taking part! MAKEUP BRANDS WHO USE ETHICAL MICA Is your makeup actually cruelty-free? Mica unfortunately has terrible child labour issues, here are some cruelty free, natural beauty brands who also source fair trade, ethical mica, use synthetic alternatives, or have mica-free makeup. OVER 75% OF CLOTHING SIZES DON'T PROPERLY FIT! A few months ago I posted a video about measuring and sizes and it included a link to a survey. I wanted to get some insight into the mystery of clothing sizes and fit and have actual data on what sizes and shapes people are.* __
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