Today ‘sustainability’ and ‘organic’ are terms we hear often, but I remember it wasn’t that long ago when I didn’t understand a thing about what that meant. The first time I head the term ‘organic cotton’, I thought “Ummm…. isn’t all cotton organic? I’ve never heard of ‘synthetic cotton’ before, have you?” Of course I soon found out that the methods used to grow and process the cotton are what grant it an ‘organic’ label.
It’s a constant process trying to become a more responsible consumer and sometimes, it’s hard to sacrifice good fashion or a great deal in the name of sustainability. With that in mind, I have the best of both worlds to share with you today: organic & sustainable fashion & design at great prices from Zulily and Gilt!
STOPstart Global works to empower trafficked women and children. A member of the Fair Trade Organization, the group began in 2008 when friends from Australia made a visit to Cambodia and were inspired by the women they met there. STOPstart’s products are made by Cambodian women who are working for a new start and this particular collection is all from recycled rice bags. To learn more about STOPstart visit their website and shop them at Zulily for great savings!
American Apparel. Fashionable Basics. Sweatshop Free. Not only do they offer great fashion, but American Apparel is one of the few completely vertically integrated apparel companies in the US. What that means is that they take a hands-on approach to every element of their supply chain from growth of the cotton to the production of the fabric and finally the garment assembly. All of their production and factories are in the US and most importantly, they pay all employees from field to factory and beyond fair wages. Shop American Apparel at Zulily for some fabulous deals. (We love their stretchy cotton comfy pieces for styling a growing bump!)
Home-grown in Philadelphia, Frenchy Baby Organics offers a darling line of mix and match basics for infants and toddlers all made of organic cotton. An active member of their community, Frenchy Baby is involved with various local and national charities. Shop them at Zulily now!!!
The great diaper debate: cloth or disposable? Charlie Banana helps to make that decision a lot easier with their line of cloth diapers created out of a love for eco-friendliness, quality, and design. Last year Charlie Banana was nominated at Earth Champion for waste reduction. 1% of all sales is proudly donated to Operation Smile, a worldwide charity that changes the lives of children suffering from cleft lip, cleft palette, and other facial deformities.
Shop Charlie Banana at Zulily!
Last but certainly not least, Q Collection offers organic & eco-friendly nursery furniture and bedding. Their main goal is to eliminate all toxic chemicals that pollute indoor air quality – not to mention, it’s so adorable! Visit their website here for more on their mission + shop them at Gilt now for some fabulous savings.
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