Being kind to our planet is a year-long endeavor. But Earth Day is a great time to shine a light on those brands making a difference and remind us that we are all in this together. Here are some brands making beautiful, fashionable, well-made products while keeping sustainability as their core mission.
“We put sustainability at the center of everything we do, focusing on efforts that have the biggest impact: Product, People, Planet, and Progress.” Ref focuses on things like using recycled fabrics and only putting out a limited-edition collection every week with small quantities of each new product. They only make more if they know you want it, based on direct data and feedback from your purchases.
They also focus on using less water, energy and chemical waste during the production process. And their packaging is recyclable and compostable. To read more about their goals, click here.
Plus: They make sexy dresses for every occasion and super flattering jeans.
All of the leggings from GFC are ethically and sustainably manufactured from recycled post-consumer bottles, which curbs emissions and saves valuable resources compared to a conventionally-made virgin polyester pair. Here are stats for a single pair of their Compressive leggings: 25 water bottles recycled, 18.61 lbs of CO2 prevented, 3.11 gallons of water saved.
Plus: Their float fabric is the softest workout gear you will ever own. And they are size inclusive, stocking sizes XXS- 6XL
Adidas is exploring ways to minimize waste through three focus areas: Made with Repurposed Plastics is their goal to use only recycled polyester in products by 2024. Made to be Remade is the next step, creating a completely circular loop where products won’t end up on beaches or in landfills in the first place. And Made to Biodegrade is their future ambition to create a bionic loop where products can completely biodegrade and return to the natural ecosystem.
Plus: Their engineering is not only geared towards sustainability but put into the design and performance of every style they make.
To prioritize sustainability for both people and planet, Cotopaxi considers every phase of a product’s lifecycle, including partnering with factories that treat workers right, sourcing sustainably minded materials, and making durable gear that lasts. They plan to use recycled, repurposed, or responsibly sourced materials in all of their products by 2025.
Plus: These Del Dia belt bags use fabric left over from other companies’ production runs. Each one is unique and comes in fun, bright colors.
