Gap
Gap is a member of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders Program. It employs good energy reduction standards in its stores and distribution centers, as well as ensuring that its denim laundering facilities do not discharge harmful dyes into the water system. Gap uses sustainable fabrics, and holds its suppliers to strict environmental guidelines. And of course it is the classic go-to for great styles at reasonable prices. The spring collection is full of vibrant colors, including green!
TreeHugger
TreeHugger is more a comprehensive online guide to green living than a place to buy. However, it is probably the biggest directory for green shopping out there, offering countless reviews, articles, and catalogs devoted to eco-friendly living in a consumer culture. The drawback, of course, is that there is so much information, it is very difficult to navigate. TreeHugger is probably not the place to go if you are looking for a particular item, but once you grow accustomed to its user interface, this site will give you some great ideas for spending your green. It’s also a fun place to connect with others who share your concerns about environmental sustainability.
Target
Certainly the destination for bargain shoppers, Target is beginning to offer enviro-conscious products as well. For now, the selection is extremely limited. I could only find the Organic Earth Vintage Tee, made from 100 percent organic cotton ($9.99), in terms of apparel. But there is an expanding line of organic cotton and bamboo sheet sets, so I think we can look to Target in the future as the go-to for cheap green.
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