Zero: How many acres of land are required to grow G-Star's EarthColors dyes, made from inedible agricultural waste.
G-Star "Elwood" 3D color jeans
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G-Star
228,000: That's how many pounds of CO2 Jungmaven has sucked out of the atmosphere with tees made from air-purifying hemp.
Jungmaven tie-dye T-shirt
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Jungmaven
To reduce waste, American Eagle now makes up-cycled jeans from discarded fabrics.
Jeans, $128, by Atleier & Repairs x American Eagle Outfitters. Available at select American Eagle Outfitter stores.
This Industry of All Nations sweater uses alpaca wool so handsome, it doesn't even need a drop of dye.
Industry of All Nations alpaca hand-knit sweater
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Industry of All Nations
We love the clean, sophisticated oh-so-French design. What we love even more is that Veja ships its sneakers via boat to reduce emissions. It also pays factory workers overtime and gives four weeks of paid vacation (très French).
Veja "Holiday" sneakers
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Veja
United by Blue was founded in 2010 with a pledge to remove a pound of plastic from the earth’s oceans and waterways for every product sold. So far they've removed over one million pounds of plastic and trash.
United By Blue ragg wool beanie
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United By Blue
Patagonia is the poster child for sustainability and environmental activism in the garment industry. The company not only works with recycled and fair trade materials, they also sponsor programs to preserve wildlife, educate on ethical manufacturing practices, and send a clothing repair van zig-zagging across the country helping customers get the most life out of every purchase.
Patagonia "Hyper Puff" hoody
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Patagonia
Never throw away your clothes. Hand them down to your kid brother, sell them on eBay, or donate them to Goodwill. Anything's better than a landfill.
Even the skateboard is sustainable! It's made by Aluminati, which shapes boards with aluminum instead of wood.
Aluminati Skateboards
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Aluminati Skateboards
Ninety-six percent of H&M's electricity comes from a renewable source. Every H&M store also has a clothes-recycling bin for customers. And by 2020, the Swedish retailer intends for all its cotton to be organic, recycled, or low-impact.
H&M T-shirt with printed motif
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H&M
Surfing legend Kelly Slater's line of California casualwear will work only with suppliers who meet the tough labor and emissions standards in the brand's 46-page code of conduct. Because people are a natural resource, too.
Outerknown "Blanket" shirt
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Outerknown
—Kelly Slater, founder of Outerknown
Raleigh's idea is simple: Make rugged American jeans the old-school way, keeping every facet of design and production in North Carolina. Staying local drastically reduces the carbon footprint.
Raleigh Denim Workshop "Jones" selvage raw jeans
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Raleigh Denim Workshop
Photo by Peggy Sirota
Before you buy your next article of clothing, ask yourself two questions: Where was it made? And how was it made? Don't swipe your Visa unless you're comfortable with both answers.
Cow-free vegan leather (like the one used in this Stella McCartney bag) is now legit.
Stella McCartney business travel bag
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Stella McCartney
—Stella McCartney
These graphic socks are made in North Carolina using a recycled cotton blend.
United By Blue "Bartrams" socks
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United By Blue
Brave GentleMan's invests the money they make into finding newer and more ethical ways to make their 100% vegan shoes, all crafted in the N.Y.C.'s garment district.
Brave GentleMan "Worker" boots
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Brave GentleMan
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