Eco-shopping!
Here are some places to buy sustainably-made and environmentally friendly products, as well as starter packs for a more eco-friendly life!
Local Farms and Food ~
Local food brands to look for at the grocery store: Gotham Greens, Rhody Fresh milk, RI Mushroom Co
Click here you can find local farms and farmers markets in your area!
Local restaurants that are more environmentally friendly: Plant City, Wildflour Bakery, Garden Grille, and many more!
Why buy from local farms?
Industrial farming - especially with cows - harm the environment with the amount of food needed to feed the animals and methane released.
Sustainable Clothing Brands ~
Brands like Patagonia and Boden are becoming more environmentally aware in their production of their clothing. Other companies like Pact, tentree, Outdoor Voices, Girlfriend Collective , and Reformation have sustainable clothing.
Click on the brand name to check them out!
Clothing and the environment:
By buying from brands such as these, you can reduce carbon footprint, use less water, and much more while still purchasing new clothing.
Online Thrifting ~
Sites like Thredup, Depop, Poshmark, Etsy, Ebay and many more give clothing a chance to be repurchased instead of going in the landfill.
Why Thrift?
Fast fashion has such a negative impact on the environment - in the U.S. alone, more than 11 million tons of textile waste are generated each year as the average American produces 82 pounds of textile waste!
By thrifting, whether that's online or in person around the state, you can reduce your own amount of waste from clothing on an individual level.
Reducing waste and being a sustainable shopper
Shopping from sustainable brands, buying local, and thrifting is all really great for the environment compared to fast fashion and industrially-produced everything, but reducing the products you buy is even better.
Some things to keep in mind:
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buy clothes and household items that will last longer - buy good quality if you can afford it!
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When thrifting, don't forget to help on the other end too - donate your clothing to Savers, Big Brother Big Sister, and other donation places
Everyday Sustainable Products
Eco Phone Cases
Pela - their mission is to save 1 billion pounds of plastic from being produced.
"We want to create a waste free future."
The Package Free Shop
Package Free Shop is also a great online store to buy all sustainable necessities! Products at the Package Free shop include kits for meals, personal care, cleaning, and much more.
Eco Roots
EcoRoots is another website to shop for sustainable and waste-free living!
"We offer high quality and affordable everyday products to help you reduce waste. We shipping completely plastic free. Our shipping materials are 100% recyclable and compostable."