SNL Fast Fashion Ad Skit

This was too good not to share! SNL has made us laugh (slightly cringe because it’s true) once again with their ‘Xiemu’ Ad exposing the dark side of fast fashion. From exploitation of workers to hazardous products, Temu & Shein are making disposable fashion cheaper and scarier than ever.

What is Fast Fashion?

Fast fashion refers to brands that produce high volumes of clothing throughout the year. These brands now make clothes at a fraction of the price they used to, enabling consumers to update their wardrobes quickly and affordably.

But this over-consumption of cheaply-made clothes is leading to the huge growth of textile waste, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources. It is raising social issues that we can no longer ignore, such as human rights violations. 

The best thing we can do, as consumers, is to stop supporting this industry. We should avoid fast fashion brands and start supporting sustainable clothing brands instead (& shopping secondhand and loving what we already have!).

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A FAST FASHION BRAND? 

Temu and Shein are not the only culprits. In truth, most clothing brands today are part of the fast fashion problem. A majority of fast fashion brands release new clothing collections every week and use marketing techniques to encourage consumers to buy into new trends. These companies are often vague and not entirely transparent about their suppliers and production processes. They do not provide specific information about their efforts to mitigate their environmental impact.

Additionally, they do not offer evidence that they provide their workers with decent and safe working conditions, as well as living wages.

Many fast fashion brands are greenwashing. They are disclosing misleading information to fool customers into thinking they’re an ethical and sustainable company. 

Cheap prices are also a great indicator of fast fashion products and their poor quality. It’s nearly impossible to produce a $5 t-shirt, pay garment workers fairly, and have manufacturing processes that do not harm the environment. 

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The Best Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic Body Wash

As the place that likely holds the majority of your daily use products, revamping your bathroom to be more eco-friendly can make a big difference in limiting the amount of  plastic disposables in your home. With containers, wrappers, boxes, tubes, and bottles bursting out from nearly every shelf, it can feel like an overwhelming process to know where to start. Your shower essentials are your armor for the day, and a shift to be more sustainable does not mean a sacrifice of quality. With organic ingredients and natural scents that are better for your skin, and zero-waste packaging that’s better for the environment, swapping your standard body wash for a superb sustainable alternative allows you to self-care and save the planet.  

How can your shower be more sustainable? 

A quick and efficient shower is just one way to keep the earth cleaner while you wash, another is to take notice of the packaging for the products you use. A single bottle of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash can come in layers of plastic with a lifespan as short as the time it takes for you to finish it. Sustainable products are built to be reused, so the more you can refill instead of rebuy the better your shower will be for the environment.  When it comes to ingredients, beauty products are typically packed with harsh chemicals and synthetics, your eco-friendly wash alternatives should always be safe and non-toxic and carry an ingredients list of familiar, organic materials. 

What to Look For in a Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly Body Wash

Though recycling your plastic body wash bottles after use is a notable effort, it’s far from a perfect solution to solve our planet’s plastic problems. An even better idea is to replace the need for single-use plastics all together. That’s why the best body wash bottle is no bottle at all. With bar soap, you get all the joys of a luxurious lather without the wasteful packaging. If bar soap doesn't feel like the right product for you, a refillable and reusable bottle is a great plastic-free alternative to disposable body wash. We all love a body wash that smells good, but manufactured fragrances can be packed with harmful parabens and sulphates. For this reason, look for smells that are organic and derived from natural essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, or rose. You can also be mindful of a brand’s ethical practices and affiliations. A company that gives back to their community, or finds a way to offset their carbon footprint, deserves our extra attention.

Our Top Picks for Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic Body Wash:

1. Everist

Waterless Body Wash Concentrate

Price: $24

This interesting 3x concentrated soap fits a whole bottle of body wash in a 100ml travel-friendly aluminum tube!

The body wash is activated in the shower by water and comes with a unique key to make sure every ounce is squeezed out of the bottle to avoid waste.

All their products are color-safe, vegan, and cruelty-free and free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, dyes, synthetic fragrances, and added preservatives!

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2. Ethique

Bodywash Bars

Price: $6 - 13

Started in a small kitchen in her New Zealand home, founder Brianne West set out to find a formula to offset the amount of waste created by the cosmetics industry.

Ethique is a 100% plastic-free, plant-based, certified carbon neutral brand offering all types of zero-waste bath and body products.

Their body washes are made of biodegradable, sustainably sourced, naturally-derived and palm oil free ingredients.

Among their many natural scents, as well as an unscented option, are Lavender + Peppermint and Lime + Ginger. Furthering their efforts of carbon offsetting, for every purchase made one tree or mangrove is planted.

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3. Plaine Products

Refillable Body Wash

Price: $6 - 30

Not a fan of bar soaps? Plaine Products provide a refillable and reusable body wash option to eliminate single-use plastic. 

When you are getting low on product simply order a refill bottle, empty and rinse your finished bottle, switch the pump to the refill bottle, and send the empty bottle back.

All Plaine Products are made using plant-based ingredients, free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicone, and palm oil, and designed to biodegrade.

Their body wash is available in two scents,  Citrus + Lavender or Rosemary + Mint + Vanilla, with an unscented option as well. Subscribe to one of their refill plans, and receive your refills automatically in a timeframe of your choice.

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4. THE POWDER SHAMPOO

THE POWDER FOAM WASH

Price: $16 - 33

Are you looking for a completely plastic-free body wash brand? THE POWDER SHAMPOO offers something unique to the beauty industry with its vegan, cruelty-free, powder-to-foam formulas.

Since no water is added to their formula, you can get way more washes out of a single bottle. Their 100g bottle is over 100x washes - that’s over 3 months of body wash if you shower every day!

Their products are made with 28 botanical extracts and eight essential oils, all of which are free of harsh surfactants, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, and silicones. Plus, with every bottle sold, a tree is planted, with a goal of 1 million trees by 2030!

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5. UpCircle

Soap Bars

Price: $10

These sustainable, award-winning soap bars from UpCircle are 100% certified natural, vegan, palm oil-free, and cruelty-free!

If you are passionate about food waste, you will love to hear they create their soaps from discarded coffee, fruit stones and chai spices.

Hundreds of reviews say their products are amazing, and if you live in the UK you can take advantage of their send-back program for their body wash bottle.

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6. Herbivore

Charcoal & Pink Clay Soap Bars

Price: $14

This brand is particularly popular for its two soap bars - Bamboo Charcoal & Pink Clay.

Bamboo Charcoal has been used for centuries in the Far East, purifying and cleansing the skin of dirt by drawing impurities from deep within pores. The pink clay is known for drawing out impurities by cleansing without stripping or drying out your skin.

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7. Ursa Major

Bar Soap

Price: $14

Ursa Major’s Morning Bar Soap is energizing and exfoliating - great for the start to your day.

It cleans while exfoliating, soothing and hydrating your skin, and is also made with RSPO certified sustainable palm oil!

The main ingredients are peppermint, honey, sea fennel, coconut, volcanic rock, and shea butter.

There are also no petrochemicals, SLS, SLES, parabens, synthetic fragrance or color, glycols, silicones or PEGs.

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8. Dr. Bronner’s

Pure-Castile Bar Soap

Price: $5 - 18

These 100% true pure-castile soaps are ethically manufactured using only the purest organic and certified fair-trade ingredients.

With a legacy that spans 150 years and 5 generations, the Dr. Bronner’s name guarantees a high quality product that is also environmentally responsible. Their soap bars are biodegradable and packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled wrapper.

With 7 different scents to choose from, plus an unscented option, there is sure to be something in stock for everyone. Awaken your skin with their most popular Peppermint scent, or embrace the floral freshness of their Rose. Use as a body, face, or hair wash for an all-in-one bar soap that soothes and softens without drying out.

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9. Soap Distillery

Soap Bars

Price: $8

Soap Distillery's unique soap brand creates zero-waste soap bars inspired by drinks like Limoncello, Whiskey, and Mint Mojito!

Each soap bar is hand cut and handmade with love for people and the planet.

They also make sure to use only sustainably-sourced ingredients and plastic-free packaging.

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10. Alpine Provisions

Refillable Castile Wash & Bars

Price: $22

Another similar brand to Plaine Products, Alpine Provisions, is making zero waste bath soap cooler than ever.

Their Castile Body Wash is made of a rich combination of organic Olive and Coconut Oils, and since it is super concentrated, you don’t have to use much.

In addition, the ingredients used are all sustainable, making it 100% biodegradable, natural, organic, and sourced with respect for people & the planet.

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About the Author:

Julia Grinberg is a writer based in Philadelphia, PA. She is a blog contributor for the vegan shoe brand Sylven New York, and the upcycled leather accessories brand Hyer Goods. When she is not writing on the topic of sustainable fashion, she is crafting short stories for various outlets and is currently working on a collection of creative nonfiction essays.

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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Maternity Clothing

Are you pregnant and starting to worry about fitting into your current wardrobe? I had that feeling in the beginning, too, but I decided to wait to purchase anything. I’m not particularly eager to buy clothing I will only wear for a short time. I felt there had to be a way to get use out of what I already had and work around my growing belly. I’m happy to say I bought ZERO maternity clothes for my pregnancy. I want to follow this up by saying not all of us can do this, and I don’t want anyone feeling pressure to do so, either. I did not have to go to a job where I had a specific dress code, which helped me a lot! I was able to wear whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Also, I’m 5’2’’, gained about 20ish pounds when pregnant, and carried Elliott a few weeks short of 40. I never felt uncomfortable or too big for what I already had, so I could work with it. We all have different bodies and comforts, so I will share with you my tips you could hopefully use for most of your pregnancy, if not all, and then list some options of where to purchase maternity clothing - both secondhand and new!

Update: I recently had my second pregnancy and gave birth to a baby girl on June 1st, 2023. I was able to go through the entire pregnancy without buying any maternity clothing. Despite gaining twice the amount of weight, I managed to work with what I had in my closet, mainly relying on flowy dresses and stretchy pants once again :D

How to Wear Regular Clothes as Maternity Clothing: Tips For Your Current Closet

• Leggings: These were my go-to almost every day. I would go to Pure Barre in the mornings and stay in my leggings the rest of the day. No matter how big I got, the waistbands would always remain comfortably below the tummy.

• Flow-y Garments: I had a lot of tunics and oversized tees, which had a lot of room in them. Many of my sundresses had lots of space, as well!

• Stretch, Jersey Fabrics: When I wanted to dress up, I would turn to jersey fabrics because they would easily stretch - even at the end of the 3rd trimester!

I considered buying only a few things at first, but I'm glad I didn't because I learned to work with a small wardrobe. Outfit repeating becomes the norm when you're pregnant - well, it should be in general, but it's definitely easier to do when you don't fit into as much as you used to! I think you'd be surprised to see how much you can still fit into - so my advice is to spend some time in your closet first and wait until you really need to purchase a maternity piece.

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Secondhand Maternity Clothing

My first recommendation would be to consult your friends who are mothers! They may still have some maternity clothes in their closet that they no longer use. Most people are happy to part with items they no longer need.

Check out your local thrift and secondhand stores to start with, but if you have no luck, we suggest checking these places out: Used Clothing Apps

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Ethically-Made New Maternity Clothing

Okay, so if your current closet doesn't have enough, and secondhand isn't cutting it - or you want to spoil yourself... I get it - pregnancy is exciting, and you should be able to treat yourself! Fortunately, there are some brands that are creating sustainable maternity clothing, and there are a lot of cute pieces.

MARION

This high-end maternity office wear brand helps mamas keep looking great at work during pregnancy & nursing. Their chic, versatile designs allow mamas to re-wear core pieces again and again. They offer standard & petite sizing, with some extended size options. MARION's designs are made with luxury sustainable fabrics like TENCEL, organic cotton, and recycled nylon. Most styles include invisible nursing access, so breastfeeding mamas don't need to buy twice. Designs are also made to look like "regular" clothes after pregnancy (really!), making each piece a long-term wardrobe investment. In addition to workwear, MARION carries a line of sustainable maternity basics.

Warp + Weft

This brand is quickly becoming one of my favorites. They offer plus size options (00-24), and their jeans are priced under $100.

They even have super cute overalls for pregnancy!

Pact

This is one of my favorite organic cotton brands, and their prices are more affordable than most. Everything they make is very comfortable and washes well.

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Girlfriend

Another size-inclusive, sustainable brand, Girlfriend has a collection of maternity leggings, bike shorts, and nursing bras. Everything is made from recycled plastic bottles, and they go up to size 6XL.

Frugi

This is a UK childrenswear brand that has a small section for maternity. Frugi is one to check out if you love color and bold prints! They use GOTS-certified organic cotton for their designs.

Cosabella

Created 35 years ago by an Italian couple, Cosabella sells feminine lingerie, pajamas and loungewear. Find maternity underwear, camis, bras, pjs and more.

Postpartum Underwear

for after baby, you will love these!

Proof’s Postpartum Underwear has a super absorbent core, controls postpartum bleeding, has front-to-back protection & fights odor. Find different absorbency levels, colors, and styles.

Of An Origin

This brand offers a great minimalist capsule wardrobe for your entire pregnancy, postpartum, and even beyond.

Their tops, pants, and wraps are not only super practical for maternity and nursing, but they’re also timeless and can be styled in several different ways. Their feeding and pumping shirts, wraps, and cardigans don’t even look like nursing-wear!

Their clothing is Fair Trade and most of it is currently made out of natural cotton (they have some GOTS certified organic cotton styles coming!). They currently offer sizes Xs-XL and are working to expand their sizing options in the near future as well.

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Whatever route you choose for your maternity wardrobe, I wish you a safe and healthy pregnancy. Your wardrobe should not add to the stress. I hope you find these tips helpful, and please feel free to share your own in the comments below.

Lots of love from one mama to another,

Natalie

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the best eco-friendly laptop Bags, Sleeves & cases

Costing up to a few thousand dollars, laptops are expensive and valuable electronics that have become, over the past two decades, an essential tool in most people’s lives. However, producing electronics is a very unsustainable and unethical activity. 

For instance, we need to mine rare minerals which are non-renewable resources. Mining is extremely damaging to the environment, not to mention the miners who work in very unhealthy and unsafe conditions.  

The manufacturing process also relies on huge amounts of energy and water, and it has a massive carbon footprint. And at the end of their lives, electronics become e-waste which causes many other environmental issues. 

Of course, we cannot completely stop using electronics as they play such a big role in today’s society. But what we can do is prolong their lives for as long as possible. 

That is why we need to protect our precious laptops from spills, drops, scratches, and bumps. A high-quality laptop sleeve is a must-have, whether you need to take your laptop with you on your faraway adventures, on your commute to work, or on your next trip to the coffee shop. 

We have selected ten brands that sell sustainable laptop sleeves to keep your laptop safe from the hustle and bustle of your daily life!

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WHAT MAKES A LAPTOP SLEEVE SUSTAINABLE?

A laptop sleeve is eco-friendly when it is made with high-quality, sustainable materials in an ethical way. The workers who make it should be paid a fair wage and work in safe working conditions. The laptop sleeve should be built to last for many years without getting worn down. 

A sustainable laptop sleeve should also protect your laptop efficiently. As we mentioned, electronics are damaging to the environment, so the sleeve needs to keep your laptop safe so that it can function well for many years to come.  

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WHAT ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS SHOULD YOU SEARCH FOR?

Sustainable laptop sleeves can be made from a variety of eco-friendly materials. If you can find a sleeve made of organic cotton, hemp or linen, that is amazing! But you could also choose one made using upcycled fabrics, or recycled materials like recycled polyester and recycled cotton. 

Some laptop sleeves are made of leather, which is a durable material. But try to choose leather sourced from a tannery that was Gold-rated by the Leather Working Group, and that is tanned naturally using vegetable tannins. 

Laptop sleeves made from apple leather, or any other type of vegan leather made using discarded fruits, are another eco-friendly option!

our favorite sustainable laptop sleeves: 

1. Bellroy

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Materials: Recycled PET Plastic Bottles
Price: $35 - 79

A Certified B-Corp Brand, Bellroy’s laptop sleeves feature soft microfiber padding for protection and slim profiles, so they slip easily into your bag.

In addition, Bellroy works with the Centre for Effective Altruism to support some not-for-profit projects, is transparent about the efforts to improve their sustainability, and works hard to be a positive place to work.

The brand is based in Melbourne, Australia.

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2. Terra Thread

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Materials: Organic Cotton
Price: $38 - 50

Terra Thread is a sustainable brand that sells all kinds of bags for everyday life, from backpacks to gym bags to toiletry bags. 

It has two different laptop sleeves that can either fit 13” or 15” laptops. Available in many colors, both models feature an inside lining to provide padding and extra protection for your electronics.

They also have an outside pocket where you can store chargers, notebooks and office supplies. 

Terra Thread’s laptop sleeves are built to last and made with 14 oz heavy-duty organic cotton canvas. The zippers are lead-free, and the cotton used by the brand is GOTS-certified as well as Fairtrade.

The company’s products are all made in a Fair Trade certified factory, meaning that workers are paid a fair wage, offered safe working conditions, and not exposed to toxic chemicals. Terra Thread’s whole supply chain is also very transparent and traceable.  

With each purchase of a Terra Thread laptop sleeve, the brand helps and supports Feeding America, which is on a journey to end hunger in the United States by donating meals to families in need.   

Terra Thread is a certified B Corporation. It is also completely carbon-neutral since it offsets its whole carbon footprint by investing in renewable energy, reforestation and social impact projects. 

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3. Urth

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Materials: Recycled Nylon
Price: $59

Urth weatherproof laptop sleeves are made from 70% recycled materials and come with a lifetime warranty.

Each sleeve features the world's most trusted YKK zippers, ensuring durability which is crucial to sustainability.

Additionally, for every laptop sleeve purchased, five trees are planted, making them carbon positive.

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4. Allegorie

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Materials: Vegan Apple Leather 
Price: $345

Allégorie is an innovative, women-owned brand that creates different kinds of bags, including backpacks, purses and wallets, all from food waste. The brand has a tech case, the Gala Tech Folio Bag, where you can store a 13” laptop, a tablet as well many other accessories and work essentials. It has a main compartment with a laptop sleeve and a larger pocket that is big enough to fit a few notebooks and a tablet. The case also features two smaller pockets that are practical for storing a phone, a wallet, keys and earphones.

Allégorie’s tech case is made of apple leather, crafted from plant-based materials and discarded apple peels from the juice industry.

The biobased materials are USDA-certified and the final tech case is 100% free of PVC. It is certified by the World Fair Trade Organization because it was made ethically, following all Fair Trade principles. 

The laptop case is also OEKO-TEX-certified, meaning that it does not contain any harmful chemicals, so it is entirely safe for you! 

Available in pink, black and brown, the Gala Tech Folio Bag is very stylish and timeless, but also highly practical and functional. It has a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap which allows you to carry it as a regular bag or to easily slip it into another bag as a laptop sleeve.

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5. O My Bag

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Materials: Organic Cotton, Leather
Price: $32-140

O My Bag is a Dutch brand that creates bags and accessories for both women and men.

The brand has a large selection of laptop sleeves that are all stylish and beautifully designed. 

Its striped cotton sleeve, available in two colors, is made to protect any 13” laptop thanks to its soft interior padding. It is made of GOTS-certified organic cotton, and it features a velcro fastening so that you can access your computer with ease. 

O My Bag also sells different laptop sleeves made of leather. The brand’s leather is tanned without harmful chemicals using vegetable tannins, and it has no synthetic top finish. The leather ages beautifully over time, gets softer, deepens in color and develops a nice sheen.

Almost all O My Bag leather laptop sleeves are made in a factory that is recognized as fair trade by the World Fair Trade Organization. The company also won the Sustainable Leather Awards in 2015 for its eco-friendly leather materials. 

O My Bag is a certified B Corporation and donates 1% of its revenues to support projects promoting education and women empowerment in India. The brand ships its products in recycled materials that are FSC-certified, and its whole shipping process is carbon-neutral. 

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6. Parker Clay

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Materials: Leather 
Price: $66 - 96

Parker Clay crafts premium leather bags while employing women that used to work in the commercial sex industry in Ethiopia, offering them stable, safe and dignified jobs. 

The brand sells three laptop sleeves, all made to keep your precious computer safe wherever you go.

Their soft interior lining is designed to protect your laptop from bumps, drops and damage.

Parker Clay’s Sira sleeve fits 13” laptops and features a zipper closure and two interior pockets to organize your essentials.

Parker Clay also has another model, the Presidio, which is available for 13” and 15” laptops. Created in rust brown, dark brown or black, its simple and chic design makes it the perfect laptop sleeve for work trips and meetings. 

If you want a more unique and personalized laptop sleeve, you can even choose to have these sleeves monogrammed!

Parker Clay’s laptop sleeves are handmade using sustainably sourced leather that is a byproduct of local Ethiopian farming industries. The tanning process used to make this leather recycles water and is done using traditional techniques and knowledge. 

The leather develops a unique shine and patina as it gets older, so it should become more and more beautiful with time. 

Parker Clay is a certified B Corporation that pays its artisans fair wages and strives to keep its environmental footprint minimal. 

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7. Issara

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Materials: Leather, Cotton
Price: $139 - 200

Issara creates minimalist-looking leather bags and wallets for travel and work, for both men and women. 

The brand has a classic laptop sleeve, available in different sizes, that is designed to store 11”, 12”, 13” and 15” laptops. You can get it in the colors black, navy blue, orange/brown or dark red. The sleeve is padded to protect your electronics, and it features polished Japanese zippers and a practical, internal pocket. You will love its simple, yet stylish and elegant design! 

Issara also sells a Portfolio model, which is wider and can fit a 15” laptop as well as documents and many other items. It has two internal pouches, a pen holder and an external zippered pocket where you could easily fit an iPad Mini. 

Every Issara laptop sleeve is handcrafted from milled full-grain leather, and it has a grey cotton twill lining that is AZO-free. The brand only uses the highest grade leather, and it is tanned using vegetable tannins and chrome salts. 

The hides are sourced from a family-owned tannery in New Zealand, which is BSCI-certified and compliant with ISO 14001. Issara’s leather is free of AZO and disperse dyes, and the zippers are nickel-free. 

The brand’s products are all made in India or Indonesia by skilled craftsmen who use ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation.

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8. Baggu

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Materials: Recycled Nylon & PET Polyfill
Price: $32

How great is this print? BAGGU offers several more designs just as fun as this one.

They use recycled materials like nylon and cotton, and all their products are made in ISO-certified factories in China. These factories are third-party audited annually to ensure safety and ethical production. Additionally, when your bag reaches the end of its life, you can send it back to BAGGU to be recycled by the American Textile Recycling Service.

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9. Cuyana

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Materials: Leather
Price: $98 - 198

We adore this convertible leather laptop sleeve from Cuyana! It features Italian pebbled leather and contrasting colors. This sleek, non-padded design is built to be your long-term companion.

It can keep your laptop in place as you travel and commute, or you can use the case as a leather pad underneath your laptop at home.

Cuyana also offers a standard laptop sleeve that easily fits in one of their beautiful totes!

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10. Flowfold

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Materials: Recycled Polyester, Nylon, Polyester
Price: $45

Flowfold is a Maine-based company creating high-quality wallets, backpacks, dog gear and many other accessories. The brand has a sleeve for 13” and 15” laptops. Even though the laptop case has a simple design, it is well-made and sturdy, and its padded interior structure protects your electronics from scratches, drops, spills and bumps.  

Highly functional and lightweight, it features a convenient outer zip pocket that is ideal to store all your tech accessories, from your charger to your earphones and mouse. 

Flowfold’s laptop sleeve is handmade in the United States using durable, water-repellent fabrics. The Purple/Light Grey and the Olive/Brick Red versions of this case are made from 100% recycled polyester. It does not contain any PVC, TPU, DWR or other toxic coatings, and it is free of volatile organic compounds, meaning that it is safer for you! 

You can also choose this laptop sleeve in Heather Grey or Jet Black. Made of nylon and polyester, they are very durable and crafted to stand up to abrasion, moisture and stress. 

Almost all the materials Flowfold uses are sourced locally, meaning that the carbon footprint of its products is lower compared to other products on the market. The company also offers a lifetime warranty on its laptop sleeves. 

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About the Author

Eva Astoul is a French freelance writer, specializing in content related to sustainability, simple living, and a growth-focused healthy lifestyle. She runs her own blog, Green With Less, to inspire people to live a more minimalist and sustainable life.

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The Best Sustainable Kids Swimwear

Whenever you go to the beach, there are a few specific things you need to bring to make your trip fun and unforgettable. One of the most important things you should not forget to pack in your suitcase is your swimsuit. 

Whether you enjoy swimming in the ocean or the pool or simply prefer relaxing on your beach towel, swimwear is absolutely essential to have. 

Sometimes, it can be tricky to find a good-quality swimsuit. But as an adult, once you have found one or two you like, you can usually enjoy them for a while. For kids’ swimwear, it is a little different as children grow so quickly! You have to buy new swim shorts or bikini sets for your kids a lot more regularly! 

Plus, as an eco-conscious parent, you might want to purchase swimsuits that will not harm the planet. This can be difficult because they are all made of synthetic materials, and we know how bad plastic is for our environment. 

So if you are looking for new eco-friendly swimwear for your children this year, this article is for you! We have selected 9 brands selling sustainable kids’ swimsuits so that you and your family can create happy memories on your next trip to the beach! 

What Makes Bathing Suits Sustainable?

When we see kids’ swimsuits costing as little as a few dollars at the store, we can easily be tempted to go for the cheap option. However, with such a low price tag, swimwear cannot be made to last or produced under ethical conditions. 

So try to avoid fast fashion brands as much as possible, and support an ethical company that pays its workers a fair wage, treats them well and provides them with healthy, safe working conditions. Remember that when something is too cheap, someone in the supply chain is paying the price. 

You also don’t want your child to lose his/her swimsuit while having fun with friends. So investing in quality is the way to go to make sure the piece will last. 

Finally, try to support brands that have taken steps to minimize their environmental footprint, and choose swimwear made from eco-friendly materials. 

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What Eco-Friendly Materials Should You Search For?

Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to avoid synthetic materials when buying swimsuits as they have to be stretchy. Natural fabrics would also not last long if used in salt water or chlorine-filled swimming pools.  

Thankfully, there are sustainable alternatives to polyester and nylon, which are what most swimsuits on the market are made of. For instance, recycled polyester and recycled nylon, produced from plastic water bottles or nylon fishing nets, are great options! 

Buying swimwear made with these materials helps divert plastic waste from landfills and oceans and encourages manufacturers to stop using virgin petroleum-based materials to create new products.  

Our Top Picks for Sustainable Childrens Swimwear:

1. Hanna Andersson

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Size Range: Newborn To Size 12

Materials: Recycled Nylon, Recycled Polyester, Cotton, Polyester

Price Range: $19 - 52

Founded in 1983, Hanna Andersson has made sustainability and circularity two of its core principles. It crafts pajamas for the whole family and all kinds of other clothes for children and babies. The brand sells many types of swimwear for your kiddos, including long-sleeve rash guards, boys’ swim trunks, girls’ tankini sets, and one-piece suits.

They are all designed with happy patterns and colors, marrying functionality and comfort. 

Most of Hanna Andersson’s swimsuits are made from recycled nylon or recycled polyester. They also received the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, so they are completely safe to wear and free of harmful chemicals.  

The company’s fabrics are incredibly durable and built to last so that the clothes can be worn again and again, and handed down to other children later. They also have offer a pre-loved section where you can buy secondhand Hanna Andersson!

Hanna Andersson regularly supports charities, like Baby2Baby, which provides children in need with clothes, diapers, and other basic necessities.

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2. Frugi

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Size Range: 6 Months To 12 Years

Materials: Recycled Polyester, Organic Cotton 

Price Range: $15 - 57

Frugi is a British children’s clothing brand that creates high-quality pieces using GOTS-certified organic cotton. Its clothes are recognizable by their bright, vibrant colors and playful prints. 

The company offers several swimsuits for babies and children up to 12 years.

It has two swim shorts, one adorned with lovely shells and the other decorated with fun surfboards. Frugi also sells two rash guard sets with cute little marine animals, like sharks, fishes and whales. 

The brand’s swimwear is made from recycled polyester using post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The fabric dries very quickly, making these swimsuits super practical whether your child wants to swim, surf or build sandcastles.  

Frugi has also received many awards for its commitment to sustainability and ethical manufacturing. For instance, it won the 2019 Drapers Independents Awards as “Kids’ Brand of the Year”. In 2020, it was also awarded two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, Sustainable Development and International Trade, which are the most prestigious awards for British businesses.

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3. Mon Coeur

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Size Range: 3 Months To 8 Years

Materials: Recycled Polyester, Recycled Nylon

Price Range: $55 - 64

Mon Coeur, which means “my heart” in French, is an earth-friendly children’s clothing brand creating pieces with deadstock fabrics and recycled materials. 

It offers different kinds of swimsuits for babies and children up to 8 years, all made using 100% recycled European fabrics.

For instance, it has several swim trunks produced from rescued fishing nets, as well as rash guards and bikini sets made from recycled plastic bottles. 

The bikini sets feature fun oversized ties at the shoulders and bottoms, and the rash guards will make your child an eco-activist with its saying “make the sea plastic-free”! The fabric dries very quickly and provides UPF 50 sun protection. 

Mon Coeur’s swimwear is ethically made in Portugal, and all the yarns used in the production process received the Global Recycled Standard certification. 

Everything the brand sells is made with recycled and upcycled materials, right down to the labels, buttons, zippers, hang tags, and embroideries! 

Mon Coeur is a member of 1% For The Planet, and it partners with the 5Gyres Institute, a non-profit organization leading the global movement against plastic pollution.

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4. Kampos

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Size Range: 4 To 12 Years

Materials: Recycled Nylon, Recycled Polyester

Price Range: $54 - 119

KAMPOS redefines luxury by transforming waste found in the ocean into high-quality swimwear. Its kids’ swimsuits are handcrafted in Italy, and they are available in several solid colors and lovely patterns that will make your child stand out from the crowd. Designed for children aged between 4 and 12 years old, KAMPOS’ swimwear collection consists of swim shorts, bikinis & one-piece suits.

The bikinis feature a classic cut with a triangle bikini top and a tie-side bottom. 

While the boys’ swim shorts are all made with 100% recycled plastic bottles, the girls’ collection is produced using recycled fishing nets and other nylon waste. 

KAMPOS uses recycled packaging that is also 100% recyclable and FSC-certified. It also donates part of its profits to the Coral Conservation Project, an initiative launched to protect and restore coral reefs in the Maldives. 

The brand is a certified B Corporation, and in 2022, it was named Best for the World™ in the Environment and Community categories. Plus, KAMPOS received the Butterfly Mark accreditation, which identifies luxury brands meeting the highest standards of environmental performance.

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5. Elle Evans

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Size Range: 12 Months To 16 Years

Materials: Recycled Nylon, Deadstock Fabric

Price Range: $41 - 61

Elle Evans sells sustainable swimwear for children, from newborns to 16-year-old teens. It has everything from rash tops and bikinis to swimsuits and swim onesies for toddlers. The brand creates all its kids’ swimwear using offcuts from its women’s collection to reduce waste. Not only that but the original fabric is also produced from plastic waste dredged from the sea, like fishing nets, as well as fabric scraps, carpet flooring, and industrial plastic waste from landfills and oceans. 

We also love that Elle Evans chooses to make each piece to order, which means that it is only produced when you buy it. This helps reduce fabric waste to a minimum, and the company even reuses smaller scraps and turns them into frills or straps for other swimsuits!  

Elle Evans works with a digital printer that uses water-based, non-toxic inks and makes sure to never discard inks down the drain. It also ships its products through carbon-neutral couriers.

The company also donates 1% of all its sales to the Healthy Seas Initiative, which is the organization that collects the nylon waste used in Elle Evans’ collections.

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6. Turtledove London

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Size Range: Newborn To 8 Years

Materials: Recycled Nylon

Price Range: $16 - 36

Turtledove London is an ethical clothing brand on a mission to make organic unisex clothes for our children. It has a small collection of swim shorts, one-piece swimsuits, rash guards and surf suits, all of which are both comfortable and stylish. 

The company purposefully creates gender-neutral pieces to increase their likelihood of being passed down to several children down the line.

It is also why all the pieces have timeless styles and a simple color palette. 

Turtledove London makes its swimwear with recycled nylon and eco-friendly, azo-free dyes. The fabric is made to last and provides UPF 50+ protection against harmful sun rays. Once they are produced, the swimsuits are packed in compostable bags made of cornstarch and sent to you in paper mailing bags and boxes. 

The company’s pieces are all made in factories that are SEDEX-certified and members of the Ethical Trading Initiative, which ensures workers in the supply chain are treated fairly. Turtledove London was also a finalist in the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards in 2021!

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7. August Society

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Size Range: 24 Months To 10 Years

Materials: Recycled Polyester, Recycled Nylon

Price Range: $22 - 57

August Society creates flattering, eco-friendly swimsuits for each member of the family. If you are looking for sustainably made swimwear for your kids, this is probably the brand offering the most options on this list!

Its kids’ swimsuits are comfy, high-quality and timeless pieces that your children will be able to wear all summer long.

They feature one-of-a-kind, unisex prints designed by August Society’s founder, so they can be handed down from brother to sister and from sister to brother. 

You will be able to choose between different styles of one-piece suits, rash guards, bikinis, swim pants, and swim leggings. Some models are even reversible, with one print on one side, and another on the other side.

The brand crafts its swimwear out of recycled polyester and recycled nylon, produced with plastic water bottles, old carpeting and recovered ghost fishing nets. The fabric protects your children from the sun and is designed to last for many years. 

August Society also makes its prints using digital printing methods. The process requires the use of a lot less ink and dye, and the total amount of fabric waste is reduced.

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8. Summersalt

Size Range: Newborn To Size 12

Materials: Recycled Nylon, Recycled Polyamide, Recycled Polyester 

Price Range: $30 - 60

Summersalt creates womenswear designed to keep you comfortable and chic while you are on the go.

It has a small collection of kids’ swimsuits, all of which are available in larger sizes for parents as well. 

The brand’s swimwear is sold in different colors and patterns that will remind you of nature, like little nectarines or flowers. The girls’ suits are particularly adorable with their ruffles at the shoulders!

Summersalt makes its kids’ swimwear from recycled polyamide, recycled nylon or recycled polyester, depending on the model. Its recycled materials help divert fishing nets and commercial carpets from landfills by turning them into new products! Plus, the recycled polyamide is certified by the Global Recycled Standard. 

All the swimsuits feature a high-quality, compressive fabric that provides UPF 50+ protection to protect your little ones from harmful sun rays. And if you want them to be even more protected and covered, opt for the brand’s rash guard tankini set! 

Summersalt also ships all its products in poly bags made from recycled materials. 

*we typically wouldn’t recommend this brand as a whole, but we do appreciate their commitment to sustainability for their swimwear line

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9. Boden

Size Range: 3 Months To 14 Years 

Materials: Recycled Polyester, Recycled Polyamide, Polyester, Cotton

Price Range: $20 - 56

Boden is a family-run clothing company that has been making beautiful clothes for more than 30 years. It has a very large selection of swimwear for girls and boys up to 14 years, as well as a carefully curated collection for babies and toddlers. 

Each piece is very colorful, and many of them feature fun prints, like rainbows, dinosaurs, penguins, and many more!

You can choose between various styles and sleeve-lengths, and the brand even sells several surf suits. 

While some of Boden’s swimsuits contain polyester or cotton, most of them are made with recycled polyester and recycled polyamide. The company is also transparent about where its clothes are made, and it ships them in 100% recycled and recyclable packaging. 

Boden offers you to send back your well-worn pieces when your kids no longer need them, and it will donate them to a charity that either gives them away or recycles them. 

The brand is also a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, and it has donated tons of clothes to different charitable organizations around the globe.

*we typically wouldn’t recommend this brand as a whole, but we do appreciate their commitment to sustainability for their swimwear line

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About the Author

Eva Astoul is a French freelance writer, specializing in content related to sustainability, simple living, and a growth-focused healthy lifestyle. She runs her own blog, Green With Less, to inspire people to live a more minimalist and sustainable life.

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