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17 Ethical & Sustainable Shops to Fulfill Your Holiday Wishlist

17 ethical & sustainable shops - a Guide via Old World New

Just in time for the holidays, and great for any time of the year, this list of 17 Ethical and Sustainable shops is a must-know for trendy items that are reducing pollution and increasing fair pay for people in places where workers are usually taken advantage of.  Give and give back at the same time, that’s the best way to give!

  • Threads for Thought (for All)

    organic materials for clothes
  • Oliberte (for Him, Her & Baby)

    fair trade shoes

oliberte shoes - ethical & sustainable shop guide - via Old World New

  • Paisley + Sparrow (for Her)

    clothes, jewelry & accessories – features several makers – supports women worldwide
  • We Are Pact (for All)

    clothes, undies & socks
  • Shop Ethica (for Her)

    clothes & accessories, features several makers
  • Shop Helpsy (for Her – mostly)

    clothes & accessories, features several makers
  • Little Green Radicals (for Baby)

    organic fabric for baby clothes

little green radicals - ethical & sustainable shop guide - via Old World New

 

  • Sustainably Chic (for Her)

    clothes, jewelry & accessories
  • Made FAIR (for Her)

    clothes, jewelry & accessories
  • BirkSun (for All)

    solar powered backpacks

birksun solar panel backpack - ethical & sustainable shop guide - via Old World New

  • Reformation (for Her)

    reclaimed material for high end women’s wear
  • Sienna Moon (for Baby @siennamoonla)

    eco-friendly kids clothes (and ink) that support women and babies worldwide – made in America
  • Ungalli Clothing (for Him & Her)

    ethically produced, 100% organic clothing

ungalli - ethical & sustainable shop guide - via Old World New

  • Eco Peko (for Her & Baby)

    100% organic cotton and bamboo basics
  • Be Home Well (for All)

    sustainable alternatives to normal toxic goods

be home well honeycomb throws and blankets - ethical & sustainable shop guide - via Old World New

  • Ainsley & August (for Her)

    eco-friendly, handmade and luxury items
  •  People Tree (for Him & Her)

    100% fair trade though their supply chain & protecting the environment

At which of these shops will you get your Christmas presents?  Or will you make a long list for all of them, like I have?  Shop smart, green and ethically 24/7, and especially now during the gift giving season.  Make your purchases count for more than just a cool gift – give back to the earth and to the people who work hard to make the things we love.  Shop this list!

17 Ethical & Sustainable Shop Guide via Old World New

xoxo, dolls & dudes

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  • Ginger Marie
    December 8, 2015

    Way to contribute to my shopping addiction! haha. Just kidding but this is great! Thanks for sharing! Oh, and happy almost birthday!

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    • Addie
      Ginger Marie
      December 8, 2015

      Thanks, doll! And yessss… happy online shopping. Getting these packages are the best lol! #betterconsumerism haha 🙂

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  • Lauren
    December 8, 2015

    Thanks for all of these great recommendations! I’ve heard great things about Paisley + Sparrow.

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