It was a quick decision, made after witnessing the unsteady stacks of trash beyond your driveway, the recycling bins that sat lonely beside. They were all empty, without even a slip of paper to wait within. And that… was not good, you knew. It was instead merely lazy. You were guilty of apathy, of refusing to separate your paper and plastic. Each was just tossed idly into a bag, placed on the curb for others to deal with. And, while you watched as it was hauled away, you realized just how much waste you managed to accumulate.

Something had to change.

And so you decided then to make a stand against such practices — you would become a supporter of all green causes; you would eliminate emissions. All of your friends would look to you as a beacon of righteous choices.

That intention has proven to be difficult, however. You’re still dependent on your old ways, still trying to decipher how to lessen their effects. It isn’t easy. But you have discovered a method that offers quick results and far less strain (essential for your less than steady discipline): eco-friendly clothing.

You would’ve once thought this to be impossible — your love of shopping could never be considered a way to help the planet. But, by choosing sustainable resources and recycled accessories, you understand that you’re reducing the worries of chemicals and dyes, hazardous materials. Each outfit becomes a tribute to fashion and wisdom; and the combination is one that makes a difference.

Environmental clothing offers natural alternatives to the typical designs. Brands aren’t soaked in synthetic fibers, packaged in Styrofoam. They’re instead created from renewable elements and will offer longevity. They reduce the impact of carbon throughout the world while still allowing individuals to maintain their style sensibilities.

It’s a gesture you can give again and again.

You aren’t yet the paragon of green living. You can, however, be the example of green fashion.