Let’s face it, the future of our planet is not looking too good and we only have ourselves to blame. If you’re not too big on recycling or driving hybrid cars, why not try to merge what you do on a regular basis into something a little bit more environmentally friendly.

I’m not the biggest tree hugger but I hear people talk about going green and being more aware of our environment all the time, so I decided to do my part and help the world I live in. Ask yourself, what do you like or are obsessed with most? For me, I turned my head towards fashion. I didn’t think that my love for keeping up with trends would do much for the environment, but boy was I wrong! Designer brands and companies are gradually turning towards clothing and accessories to help make the world a better place. I did some online research and found some great suggestions on how green fashion adds value.

These wooden sunglasses caught my eye. How fashionable would you look walking down the street with these lightweight glasses? Even though these are a little bit out of my price range (I don’t have $300 to spend on glasses), turning to glasses made out of different material is a great alternative to becoming green. Modo also came up with a great design that uses recycled stainless steel and repurposed plastic. Every dollar they make also goes to the non-profit Trees for the Future foundation.

Not all recycled newspapers and food wrappings turn into school notebooks, but also into fashionable items that will make you the talk of town. Ecoist is an online store that sells handbags made out of recycled candy wrappers, soda cans, newspapers and other items that can be converted into something else. Adding color and life, Ecoist create unique purses, wallets and bags at affordable prices that will be remembered by anyone who lays eyes on it. If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars buying a suede handbag, not to mention that animals get killed for it, why not turn your head to a bag that is half its price and more environmentally friendly? Not to mention, they plant a tree for every item sold.

Accessories aside, designers that are more environmentally conscious are increasing by number every year. Take, for example, Elroy Apparel, a Canadian clothing line that is all made from sustainable fabrics. I had a browse through the website and was impressed with the great designs that the line is creating. This blue dress caught my attention. Selling at $83, it is 95% modal and 5% spandex, almost like a silky kind of feel on your skin.Wearing fabric that is all organic is also so much healthier for your skin. Facts show that 4 of the top 9 pesticides used on cotton are known as cancer-causing chemicals, and farmers in California no longer use leftover leaves of cotton seeds to feed their animals as it is way too unsave because of pesticides. So turn your heads to material and items of clothing that aren’t that harmful for your skin, and do good for the environment. It may be worth it to spend the extra few dollars to assure your good health.

These are just a few that caught my attention, but there are countless of other options of helping out the world you live in without sacrificing your style. I like the feeling of going to bed at night, knowing that I did something good for the environment, wouldn’t you?

Love always,
Mia