EcoFriendlyClothing :)

Here are some basic suggestions to keep in mind when you are shopping for clothing for you and your family:

• Choose clothing that doesn't use animal products, from socially responsible companies. This may take a little investigating.

• Bamboo clothing is a wonderful clothing option from a renewable source. It may not sound soft and comfy…similar to silk and cotton it is a breathable fiber, easily washed and cared for and extremely wrinkle resistant. Many designers are now using it to create their lines of eco-chic clothing because of it’s wonderful flow and softness.

• Vintage clothing is making a comeback. Take a look in consignment shops for gently used clothing.
• Investigate clothing, handbags and shoes made from recycled materials. Many companies are now creating clothing and handbags from some interesting recycled materials.
• Choose jewelry made from recycled glass and other materials for an interesting necklace or conversation piece.
• When shopping for new clothes, select a classic style that will last for years rather than trendy styles that you will get bored with or will be "out" next season.
• Only buy clothing that you will really wear - avoid impulse buying!
• Rent formal wear for weddings and other events. Women's evening wear rentals are now available in most cities.

• Buy some gender neutral clothes for your kids that can be passed on to someone else and easily shared with siblings.

• Dress casual more often! Clothing that needs to be dry cleaned leaves a bigger carbon footprint.

• Tired of your clothes? Host a clothing swap - get a bunch of friends together and swap what you no longer wear.