How to Shop Ethically
The low pricing of fast fashion shops makes it easy to want to buy, but remember the cost to the environment. Shopping ethically doesn't need to break the bank. Here are some stores to try out!
Boody $
Boody is encouraging conscious consumers to add essentials to their wardrobe with its affordable, lower-impact bamboo viscose basics. Its budget-friendly prices allow consumers to explore and enjoy the comfort of more responsible fibers through everyday basics such as bras, underwear, and activewear. They also fight period poverty with a buy one give one program.
Size range: XS-3XL
CHNGE $$
CHNGE focuses on creating organic cotton clothing that is more responsibly made in India in factories that meet third party certifications such as Fairtrade, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Global Recycled Standard, WRAP, and Carbon Neutral. CHNGE’s unique styled t-shirt dresses, crop tops, and basics feature graphics that spread positive messages such as unity, feminism, and more.
Size range: 2XS-4XL
Honest Basics $
Honest Basics is on a mission to make sustainable fashion more accessible. This means they will keep their prices low while maintaining quality pieces to add to your everyday wardrobe.
Size range: XS-2XL
Quince $
Quince sees sustainability “as the standard, not a luxury.” Its mission is to bring ethical and eco-friendly clothing to the masses at accessible price points, from Mulberry silk tops to cashmere cardigans to sustainably sourced leather bags. Once ready to ship, it’s delivered to you in virgin plastic-free packaging and the team is even shifting to fully compostable packaging. The price is comparable to Old Navy!
Size Range: XS-XL
Yes Friends $
In order to make ethical fashion affordable for all, Yes Friends purchases their apparel from factories in large quantities for less dollars meaning more savings for you. These factories and suppliers either meet or exceed ethical brand certifications such as Fair Trade USA, GOTS, BSCI and WRAP, all which promote ethical supply chains and minimal ecological impact.
Size range: XXS–XXL
Parks Project $
Parks Project makes it known that America’s National Parks need our support, and they’ve been doing just that. Since 2014, they’ve contributed over 2.5 million dollars to National Park nonprofits and have hosted clean up projects all across the US. Parks Project’s line of casual and retro lifestyle apparel (all inspired by National Parks) is made using either 100% cotton or GRS-certified poly, each item is specially-designed to protect you against the elements while showing your support to the natural reserves, no matter what journey or adventure awaits.
Size range: XS-XXL