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Be an Eco-Friendly Fashionista!

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Rebecca Gibson Student Contributor, University of Oregon
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Serena Piper Student Contributor, University of Oregon
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oregon chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

What’s sexier than conservation? In this day and age it is growing increasingly important that we be conscious of where our products are coming from and how they contribute to the environment around us. Now it is easier than ever to find products and fashionable clothes that make for a great look and also give something back to our planet.

No One Without
This company creates cute and casual dresses (like the one to the right), sweaters, T’s and more. When you buy something from them, upon check out you choose one non-profit organization, like Thirst Relief International, and No One Without will donate 20% to that organization.

Toms Shoes
By now most of us have heard of Toms. Their business model is studied in many advertising and marketing classes, many of us rock them on a daily basis, and if they aren’t your go-to choice of footwear, they will be soon. With all sorts of colors and patterns, and a pair of shoes going to a child without, what more could you want? Keep it simple with a basic color, or add some shimmer with a pair made of glittering material.


Chegg

Be even more environmentally aware and save yourself some money with Chegg. Through this company you are able to rent textbooks for a fraction of the price, and when you do, they will plant a tree in your honor. As of this year Chegg has planted more than 5 million trees!

Fair Indigo
This web-based boutique has options for everyone. Choose from organic, fair trade, and recycled fashions like this 100% organic cotton owl sweater.

Oceans of Change
If it’s accessories you’re after, look no further than Oceans of Change. Inspired by a trip to impoverished Guatemala, this company strives to provide fair trade products for socially aware and fashionable women.

Rebecca is a senior at the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. She is currently studying photography and magazine journalism. Hailing from the mountain town of Bend, Oregon, Rebecca values being outdoors, staying active, and the beauty in simple things. She loves seeing what other people are exploring in their fashion and finding new trends. Rebecca is a lover of all things creative, spontaneous, stylish, and interesting.
Serena Piper will always be a Southern belle at heart, but for now she is a Senior Magazine Journalism student at the University of Oregon. She is an avid news reader and watcher, loves to bake yummy desserts and watch Sex and the City reruns, has big travel plans for after graduation and would eventually like to work for National Geographic. She wouldn't mind one bit if her life echoed Elizabeth Gilbert's in Eat, Pray, Love. To find out what Serena is up to, check out her blog and follow her on Twitter