5 Places Where You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty Shopping

It’s hard to live a sustainable lifestyle when a lot of the most popular places to shop for clothes use sweat shops, harmful dyes, and extremely un-efficient buildings.  Benefit Corporations are a relatively new way to label companies that have more intent than pure profit. They care about people and the environment, too.  Here is a list I have comprised of B-Corps where you can shop for the latest trends online.  

 

 

Grey Rock is a trendy shop that serves up organic clothes without the sweatshops.  The prices can be high, but if you really look, you can find great deals that are affordable, even for college women!  They believe in fair working conditions for all of the workers from top to bottom.

 

 

 

 

This is an amazing company that believes in philanthropy and the transparency of business.  The prices are very reasonable–you’d spend more in Victoria’s Secret. They have a full line of undies and socks for women and men, and are constantly adding things, like dresses, to the family.  They make donations to environmental and social causes.  All of their suppliers have outside certification of being friendly to the planet and community.  PACT uses non-GMO organic cotton, family run farms, non-toxic colors, NO sweatshops, and renewable energy factories.

 

 

United By Blue is a company with a real commitment for change.  For every item you buy, they remove a pound of trash from the ocean. This is because they believe we are all united by the oceans that connect us. It does get a bit pricey, but they are so worth it.  The items are extremely cute and would make a perfect Christmas present (for yourself or others!) by giving an amazing item that supports an amazing cause. All items are made with sustainable materials, and a portion of their profits each year go to charity.

 

 

Atayne is a store that decided it would write its own story in the apparel industry, and would make it better than most.  They are dedicated to making athletic clothing made from 100% recycled or organic materials, produced from start to finish in the USA, and use measures to ensure human safety in the process. A portion of their profits is given to charitable organizations. They seek to inspire positive environmental and social change.  

 

 

 

Reformation is a company based in Los Angeles that has been actively making changes to be a more sustainable apparel industry.  When you place an order, your email receipt tells you about the CO2 and water used and saved to make the product. They also have tips and information on recycling and the process of manufacturing clothes. Also, 50% of their company is owned by women and underrepresented groups. They also partner with several charitable organizations, and screen their suppliers for positive and negative practices. The items can be a bit pricey, but if you sign up for their emails they alert you on sales. This is truly a site where you don’t have to sacrifice glamour for the sake of the environment.