Sustainable Fashion: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Clothing & Practices

The fashion industry is getting a makeover. Designers, retailers and consumers are investing in the latest trend by "going green." To "go green" means to become interested in environmental issues and to support related initiatives.

Organic Clothing

• Clothing that is produced without the use of pesticides, toxins or synthetic fertilizers is labeled "organic." The use of genetically engineered seed is prohibited as well. This method sustains biological diversity and soil fertility.

Recycled Materials

• Purchase products from recycled material such as plastic bottles, tires and recycled cotton. It can be re-created into a fashionable garment that allows for minimal waste.

Vintage Shopping

• Instead of throwing away old clothing and filling up landfill space, clothing can be donated to a local thrift shop. Vintage shopping is also trendy, as you often find one-of-a-kind pieces.

Send A Message

• T-shirts with slogans such as "Save the Environment" have caught on rapidly. They are direct, to the point and advocate for the cause.

Clothing Bank

• All too often, unsold clothing is thrown out by retail stores. Companies such The Clothing Bank provide a place for unsold goods to be donated and resold to the public.