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Sustainability matters! One of the best and easiest ways to be Earth-friendly is to buy sustainably. Here are 4 brands to discover that favor sustainable and ethical practices!

1. Reform – Clothing!

Reformation started in 2009 as a small-scale vintage store in Los Angeles. Soon after, they started making their own clothes born out of a mission to bring sustainable clothes to everyone. Today, they are an international company committed to the earth and striving to create lasting changes in fashion. Everything they make is made from low impact materials (recycled and salvaged waste or locally sourced materials), salvaged fabrics and recycled vintage clothing. It is a 100% carbon neutral company that manufactures some of its clothing in its original factory in Los Angeles, and the rest in reliable and sustainable partner factories around the world. They also prioritize the people who work for them – those who hide behind the clothes they make. Committed to transforming the unsuitable environments in which garment workers have always worked, they strive to create safe, healthy and fair working conditions for their workers. On top of all that, their clothes are so cute that you will want to buy them all! Graceful, fun and enchanting are all ways in which one could describe their clothes. Oh, and lots of flowers. Need a new summer dress? Check them!

2. ABLE – Bags, shoes and more!

ABLE is an ethical fashion brand based in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to quality, both in the products it creates and in the lives it aims to improve. They focus on employing and empowering women in a passionate effort to end poverty by investing, educating and training women so that they can earn a living and be happy to do so. Inspired by the women they met in Ethiopia, ABLE has grown from a small business that made hand-woven scarves to a full-fledged lifestyle brand that makes clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. jewelry. On top of that, their resources are all sourced and developed responsibly alongside entrepreneurs who share their values ​​and vision. All of their products are chic and affordable but, more importantly, have sustainability and empower women in mind!

3. Eco – Glasses!

Everyone needs a good pair of sunglasses for the summer, so check out Eco! Sleek, fun and dedicated to keeping the Earth clean, this New York-based brand has made it their mission to only use recycled and bio-based materials when creating their frames. They also organize beach cleanups in places like New York, California, Florida, and even Italy. All of their frames are made from plastics collected from the ocean, and so far they have managed to turn over 30 tons of recycled plastic into glasses! They are also working alongside Trees for the Future to plant a tree for every frame purchased, which so far represents over 2.5 million trees. With over 3 dozen trendy and practical styles, you’re sure to find the right pair of sunglasses for you!

4. SiiZU – Jewelry, and more!

Shopping for jewelry has never been so enjoyable. SiiZU is a clothing brand with a simple philosophy: to design and deliver beautiful, high-quality products made with sustainable manufacturing practices at an affordable cost. All their fabrics are 100% organic and environmentally friendly. Dedicated to removing their carbon footprint from shipping materials, they go above and beyond to ensure that all of their fabric manufacturers and garment factories are close to each other. Limited theft – no unnecessary pollution. As for their partners, they did their research and chose only the most reliable in the industry. They’ve also partnered with American Forests to give back to the Earth and allow customers to plant new life with every purchase. With that in mind, their bold, colorful and expressive jewelry is just what you need this summer!