50 Sustainable Brands to Shop
From clothing and cosmetics to snacks, these businesses are doing their part.
Better Earth, Better Us
It’s easy to throw around the world sustainable, but it’s another thing to walk the walk. These 50 brands are making sustainability a part of their mission, whether it's reducing their water use or carbon emissions, ethical standards for their workers, recyclable packaging, or giving back to organizations that are working to better our planet.
Ten Tree
This comfortable and sustainable clothing brand is on a mission to plant a billion trees. In order to offset some of the waste inherent to the fashion world, they make it their goal to plant ten trees per order of their cozy clothes. They also pay attention to other important things like the materials they use and their carbon emissions.
SHOP HERE: Ten Tree
Uwila Warrior
Loungewear may call for lazy days but you’ll be doing good work with this sustainable set that is also adorable. Made from breathable fabric of sustainably sourced wood pulp fiber and no hazardous chemicals, you can feel good putting this on whether it’s for naptime or binge watching your favorite show.
SHOP HERE: Uwila Warrior
Snow Days
Pizza bites that are good for your body and the earth? Yes, please. All eyes are on sustainability here with ethically sourced proteins, free range eggs and no pesticides here. Even the shipping is eco friendly with green cell foam coolers that are 100% compostable. Did we mention they are nostalgic and delicious? Because they are!
SHOP HERE: Snow Days
Reformation
This clothing company is all about looking good and making a difference for the earth. How do they do that? By thinking of everything from ethical standards for the people making the clothes, better-for-you materials, making everything recyclable, offering resell kits, to being transparent about the work they are doing. Did we mention their packaging is compostable too? Yes, they did think of everything. So go ahead and shop a little.
SHOP HERE: Reformation
Tata Harper
Many skincare lines can feel luxurious but their products actually contain yucky-for-you ingredients — but not Tata Harper. They are committed to better practices with organic vegan materials derived from renewable resources, recyclable packaging and no artificial anything. Their bottles are refillable too.
SHOP HERE: Tata Harper
Bobo’s
You may not be thinking about sustainability when indulging in these delicious bars but the people at Bobo’s sure are. They recently opened an entirely wind-powered facility to help them become carbon neutral. All of the byproduct waste from their production? They turn it into animal feed to lessen the waste. They are also careful about sourcing the best products, using recyclable packaging and putting their money where their mouth is, and donating to social causes that help make the world a better place.
SHOP HERE: Amazon
Mightly
This cotton children’s brand uses organic materials and is fair trade certified, but the genius really lies in their pre-owned collection. We all pass down baby and kids clothes anyways, so why not buy things that are "Lightly Loved"? These gently used clothes are ripe to be reused. Wear them and pass them along to the next person.
SHOP HERE: Mightly
Farmrx
This beauty brand is well aware of all of the plastic waste from beauty and skincare so they aim to change that. All of their packaging is PCR glass and FSC certified cartons that can be reused or recycled. They offer refills on some of their products too. Just a small way to impact the earth for the better. Not to mention, all of their products are plant-based.
SHOP HERE: Amazon
Minor Figures Oat Milk
This B Corp is not only focused on sustainability and transparency, they also make delicious oat milk that even baristas would approve of. They operate carbon neutral and even offer refill stations across the UK.
SHOP HERE: Amazon
Farmer Jones Farm at The Chef’s Garden
Part of sustainability is supporting our local farmers and knowing where our food comes from. The Chef’s Garden grows beautiful produce in Ohio and it’s incredible to support them, but their newest project makes it easier to help others who may be cost-prohibited to buy fresh produce. You can donate vegetables through their site with The Hunger Network and Second Harvest Food Bank.
SHOP HERE: Farmer Jones Farm
Pangea Organics
"Beauty unpolluted" is the mantra they live by, especially after the founder saw so much plastic waste as an avid scuba diver. He turned his skin and bodycare line into a plastic free company. All of the products are plant-based organic as well.
SHOP HERE: Pangea Organics
Outerknown
This clothing brand is so committed to sustainability they actually have a roadmap on their website that shows the goals they want to achieve by 2030. One of them is to create an entirely circular brand where their items can be resold after use on their site and that they are able to just breathe new life into their well-made threads. They are incredibly transparent about their suppliers and they are advocates for fair trade labor for their suppliers and beyond. They have great, long lasting clothes from loungewear to jumpsuits and everything in between.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Outerknown
Skinsheet
These disposable sheets to clean your skin are soft, gentle, and provide a great way to both clean and put product on your face. Made from cotton cellulose, the liner of cotton that is usually wasted, this biodegradable fiber is super absorbent and makes a great alternative to harsher feeling washcloths or more wasteful cotton balls.
SHOP HERE: The Skinsheet
Eat The Change
If it’s not evident by the name, Eat the Change really cares about how their snacks impact the earth. After all, food choice makes a giant impact on our planet. The partnership between former Honest Tea founder and chef Spike Mendelsohn is one that takes into account all the ways they can make better snacks like upcycling ugly produce, choosing water efficient crops, supporting biodiversity and supporting non-profits in this arena. The snacks are friendly for kids and adults alike!
SHOP HERE: Eat the Change
MadeGood Snacks
These snacks are taking a bite out of climate change! How? MadeGood has committed to lowering their scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by the year 2030. They are also a zero waste business. Their packaging is 84% recyclable and they hope to reach 100% by 2025. Best of all, their snacks are delicious and nutritious!
SHOP HERE: Amazon
Masque Bar
These Korean beauty sheet masks aren’t just a TikTok sensation, they are actually good for the earth. The masks and the packaging can be composted and they actually break down just like fruits and vegetables to create humus, rich with nutrients, a valuable part of the soil. A win for your face and the earth!
SHOP HERE: Masque Bar
Esas
Fragrances may smell good but sometimes they are actually made of total artificial garbage. Not at Esas — the scents you get are made of organic, all natural fragrances without dyes and other yucky stuff. With an eye on sustainability, they use minimal plastic — even their shipping materials are all paper or cornstarch. Their scents are safe for sensitive skin, too.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Esas
Parrotfish
If you are as guilty as us with going through so many bottles of soap, shampoo, and conditioner and not reusing the bottles, you’ll want to take a look at this zero-waste, sustainable brand. You’ll banish the bottles for bars of the sudsy stuff that not only takes less energy to make but you inherently use less water when using them. And in delicious scents like peppermint or grapefruit ginger, it’s hard to go wrong.
BUY IT: Parrotfish, $72
Jolyn
This cute swimwear line is built for tackling the highest of waves or longest of laps. It’s durable and stylish. Made in LA, the swimsuits use any nylon found in the ocean (think fishing nets) and turn them into swimwear of all different styles!
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Jolyn
EcoBeachie
Frisbee may not be the first thing to come to mind when we talk about sustainability, but this one, perfect for a person or pup, is made of recycled ocean plastic. The cool thing is that the product comes with a QR code. Scan it and you can see exactly which part of the ocean you helped clean up.
BUY IT: Amazon, $15
Happy Earth
It’s hard to not want to support this B Corp for their cute clothes alone, but they are also doing a ton to combat climate change and make our world a better place. You’ll get cozy stuff made of sustainable materials and get to choose where you want to make your social impact whether it be with planting trees, cleaning up trash, or fighting climate change.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Happy Earth Apparel
Bombi Strollers
Eco-friendly, sustainable baby gear isn’t easy to find but you’re in luck with this stroller. Just as durable as other strollers, but instead they intentionally left out the single use plastics and instead made a fabric from recycled water bottles. They also put their money where their mouth is, donating a portion of sales to environmental causes.
BUY IT: Bombi, $200
Saltery
Sometimes you need a little salt to jazz up a dish, especially if it’s truffle or pinot noir salt. This salt is harvested in Duxbury, MA and is packaged plastic free. All deliveries are carbon neutral as well.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Saltery, $16+
Lumene Skincare
This Nordic brand is all about sustainability from using upcycled ingredients, no plastic packaging, reduced water usage, and so much more. They take the sustainability part of their business very seriously. Their products will also help you feel good with plant based luxurious creams and serums at a reasonable price point.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Amazon
Cape Lily
We don’t always think about sustainability when picking out items for our home, we often go by style. This company offers both beautiful wallpaper with stunning floral designs that is also sustainable — it's printed on renewably sourced paper with water-based ink. They also print only on demand based on what people order.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Cape Lily
Meno Candles
These beautiful clean candles are made with recycled soda glass and come in California Prop 65 toxin free scents. Everything is made in the US, lowering the carbon footprint. They are simple, beautiful and smell great. The coolest part? The paper dust cover (to keep dust off the wax) is recycled paper that has seeds inside so when you are ready to pitch it it will sprout flowers in the landfill or wherever you dispose.
BUY IT: Meno Candles, $55
Skyway Luggage
The new Rainer collection is rugged and durable and powered by … water bottles. Yes, this sustainable luggage in backpacks, duffles, or carry-on takes plastic that is normally found in landfills and turns it into a stylish and sustainable option for carrying your stuff.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Skyway Luggage
DYPER
You don’t think about just how much waste diapers are because, well, you have to do what you have to do. But this diaper company thinks there is a better way. The certified B Corp uses plant-based materials. They meet rigorous sustainability and transparency standards and really focus on environmental offsets and responsible disposal.
BUY IT: Dyper, $99+
Dry Goods Refillery
We don’t often think how much waste comes from just grocery shopping, even if you bring your own bags! This grocery store (and online outpost) is trying to change that by offering many products in bulk that you can refill and other products that come in non-plastic containers. They make more sustainable grocery shopping easy.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Dry Goods Refillery
1 Saves 20
Learning so much from the California droughts and the need to preserve water, the founders of this brand wanted to create a brand that helped us waste less water, water we don’t even realize we are wasting when showering or washing our face. Products like dry shampoo and body wipes that really work and help us cut back on how much water we use.
BUY IT: Amazon, $25
Portland Leather Goods
These stunning leather goods solve a waste problem, they actually source their hides from the U.S. beef industry using materials that would otherwise be discarded. The tanning process is also done in eco-forward facilities and close to where the goods are made to reduce their environmental impact.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Portland Leather Goods
Supergoop Sunscreen
This sunscreen is amazing for so many reasons, but one of them is their focus on being clean and good to the environment. The sunscreen is reef-friendly, cruelty-free, and free of a ton of gross ingredients. Their boxes are made from recyclable and recycled materials and they also offer a free recycling program too.
BUY IT: Supergoop, $22 - $38
Paper Culture
You may not think of a paper company as the most eco-friendly company, but this certified B Corp makes sure to do all they can for the planet, including planting a tree with every order and printing on post-consumer recycled paper. Their new eco-friendly photo prints are just another step in their goal to help save the planet!
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Paper Culture, $10 - $20
LouLou Lollipop
The cutest baby and toddler pajamas are also sustainable. Made from TENCEL Lyocell (originating from wood pulp) and organic cotton, the cozy and super soft material is also manufactured with a production that reuses the vast majority (99.5%) of the water and energy it produces.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: LouLou Lollipop, $28
Irene Forte
This certified B Corp makes luxurious beauty products in a way that serves the Earth luxuriously too. Whatever isn’t grown on their own organic farm in Sicily comes from nearby farmers or upcycled ingredients. They keep production and packaging in Italy to keep costs down, too. They plant trees with the goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. Packaging is all green and refillable where applicable.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Amazon
Seed Phytonutrients
You’ll find everything from hair products to body products and a deep commitment to helping solve climate change. They are climate neutral certified which also means supporting projects in the world that help make a difference to save our planet. Their packaging is mostly aluminum and for those pieces that don’t allow for home recycling, they offer for you to send back and they’ll help you get them properly recycled.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Seed Phytonutrients
Sqwishful
It may sound backwards but some of our cleaning products actually pollute our Earth. At Sqwishful they are looking to change that with plant based materials, investing in their local community, exploring ways to be carbon negative and so much more. Natural scrub sponges and bamboo brushes are a great easy way to start being just a little bit more sustainable.
BUY IT: Sqwishful, $32
Johan Vineyards
This biodynamic vineyard not only has delicious wines it also does everything without additives or chemical fertilizers for the land, instead it has animals and grows other crops that all work together in a synergy that makes incredible and better for you wine.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Johan Vineyards
ettitude
These sheets may feel luxurious, but they are actually providing a more sustainable option to your traditional cotton sheets. Their version uses clean bamboo and follows the guidelines on the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They are incredibly transparent about their practices and goals to use less practice and keep becoming more sustainable in the future.
BUY IT: Ettitude, $229
Material Kitchen
Making incredible products for the kitchen while also giving back is a big part of their mission. Their cutting boards, Reboards as they call them are made of kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane.
BUY IT: Material Kitchen, $35
Revol Greens
As we know, what we eat really does make a big difference for sustainability. This lettuce brand is grown hydroponically which actually uses far less water (and land!) versus traditional lettuce growing. They also deliver their produce faster leading to less waste.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Revol Greens
Boyish Jeans
Regular denim can often use a lot of water and sometimes toxic dyes, but these cute and trendy jeans are trying to make sustainable chic. Opting for plant-based dyes and fewer dips (to save water and energy) these jeans also hunt for sustainable or recyclable fabrics where possible or "dead" lots of fabric that would not have been used otherwise.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Boyish Jeans
Girlfriend Collective
Look good and feel good wearing this athletic gear made from recycled materials like post-consumer water bottles, fishing nets, fabric scraps, and more. Each clothing item has a breakdown of what exactly it's made of.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Girlfriend Collective
Veja
You’ve likely seen these cute sneaks in a ton of stores but did you know this brand stands for so much more? Social justice, transparency and sustainability in all that they do from the materials they use to the workers they employ.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Veja Kids
Stasher
Single use plastic is a big problem as we know, but it’s hard to live without those convenient zip-top bags. Stasher solves that problem with reusable resealable bags. They’re not only awesome to use, the company also donates 1% of their sales to organizations that further help our planet.
BUY IT: Stasher, $100
Conscious Step Socks
What if you could help change the world with a pair of socks? This company (that also has candles and other clothing goods) aligns itself with various organizations that make the world a better place. Fair working conditions and slow fashion are key, but then you can pick socks that go towards planting trees or supporting mental health.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Conscious Step Socks
Pact
This sustainably certified clothing brand is all about making sure their clothes aren’t becoming a part of the clothing waste problem. They look closely at everything they do from the way they grow their materials to the packaging and ethical work practices so you can feel good about what you are wearing or what you put on your babies and kids!
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Pact Mens
Room Shop
We don’t always give our scrunchie a second thought, but this Philadelphia based accessories shop is all about creating zero waste. They use material scraps in their patchwork designs and anything else they can’t use they recycle. Look chic and feel good about it.
BUY IT: Room Shop, $27
Curie
Fight the stink in a clean and sustainable way with these deodorants and body washes that are often filled with bad for you (and bad for the earth!) ingredients. You’ll find none of that here with focus on the big things like a deodorant that works but isn’t harmful and the little details like using recycled materials in their containers and packaging.
BUY IT: Curie Bod, $14
Numi Tea
Yes, even the beverages you drink can make a difference. Numi tea is all about sourcing excellent tea and sustainability. Even the tea wrappers are plant-based and compostable. They are extremely passionate and transparent about their impact on climate change, so much so they lay out all their steps on the website.
SHOP THE COLLECTION: Amazon
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