TheNew Fall Trend: 12 Eco-Friendly Tips For A Stylish Wardrobe

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Your Guide to a More Sleek, Sustainable Fall

We all recognize fall by its pumpkin spice lattes and soft flannels. As with any trend or season, the coziness of fall can quickly turn into an excessive consumption period.

What is the true impact of your daily Pumpkin Spice Latte on the environment? What is the real impact of fast-fashion shoes you only wear for three month?

You don’t need to sacrifice style to be environmentally friendly to celebrate the fall season.

Why is a sustainable fall important?

Fall trends are easy to follow without considering their impact on the environment. Research shows that there are reasons to be more conscious about the fall.

Americans, for example, discard 50 billion single use coffee cups every day–most are coated with plastic. Fall’s negative effects don’t just stop with seasonal drinks. Fashion consumes a tenth of the industrial water and 20 percent of wastewater that flows into oceans is toxic dyes.

We are contributing to pollution and consumption by buying cheap, new and convenient items during the fall. Many of the items below are not new, but they have been made from recycled plastics and fabrics. Some items are of such high quality that they can be used over and over again.

OUR ROUNDUP OF 12 FESTIVE FALL BUYS THAT YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT

1. The Reusable Mug For Warm Drinks

Fall isn’t complete without a warm drink. A sturdy mug is essential for enjoying your pumpkin coffee or tea.

The ceramic mug by Soma features a bamboo lid that is leak-proof and double-walled insulation, which keeps your drinks warm for a long time after you have poured them. Ceramic is durable and can last for a lifetime if it’s cared for properly. It’s also non-toxic, and unlike plastic it is made of clay straight from the earth.

This mug is a great way to change up your coffee routine if you are used to buying it from a large chain. You can either add your favorite seasonal drink to it at home or have it filled up by your local coffee shop.

2. A Warm, Soft Blanket

There are few things cozier than wrapping up in a huge, chunky home blanket. Many blankets are made from materials such as polyester and acrylic. These fibers are made of petroleum products, and while they can be soft and warm, they can also be very expensive.

We’re constantly on the hunt for the best bedding brands.

Enter: Bearaby. Bearaby’s 10lbs cotton napper is made of organic cotton which uses less water than regular cotton.

The blanket is available in warm colors such as asteroid grey and evening rose. It’s also certified MADE IN GREEN and Fairtrade International. The napper has an even weight to encourage restful sleep at all times.

3. The Perfect Pair of Sweats

It’s not complete to lounge at home with a blanket and a pair of sweatpants.

The Pact airplane joggers are our favorite because they’re made of organic cotton and fair trade in a factory.

Pact is a well-known brand for producing high quality clothing, but they also go to greater lengths to trace the impact of their product on the environment (this jogger’s carbon offset is 17.4 lbs).

The camel colour is perfect for the fall. There’s also a matching sweater if you wish to complete your set!

4. The Ideal Journal for Journaling

The change of seasons is the ideal time to reflect and reset your goals. A journal is a great way to record feelings, set goals, and sketch ideas as we transition from the warmer months into the cooler, shorter days. Why not start with a durable notebook.

Paper is a stationary company that strives to be sustainable in many ways.

The packaging is recyclable and the paper and ink used are sustainably sourced.

Their journals and other products can be made to order, so they don’t waste paper creating bulk products (which are later sent to landfills). We love their

5. The Sophisticated Fall Bag

A sophisticated fall bag will be a great addition to your wardrobe, whether you are walking around campus, traveling to work or reading in a coffee shop.

Ecosusi’s Sombre vintage briefcase is a great option for a professional, polished look.

The contrasted color palettes give the collection a vintage look, and vegan materials ensure that no animals were hurt in the production process.

Ecosusi’s commitment to ethical manufacturing and female leadership is also something we love. They visit and vet their factories regularly to ensure fair wages, reasonable working hours and other things that we are happy to support.

6. The Trendy Hat For All Occasions

If you’re looking to stay warm this fall, beanies are a great choice. But if style is more important, the festival cap by Tentree will do.

This fedora is made of recycled wool and comes at a reasonable price. It keeps your head toasty without the itching that other hats cause.

Cork is the only other material used for the accent band.

This is perfect for leaf peeping, autumn festivals, dining out with friends and more.

Tentree plants 10 trees for each product it sells, helping to offset their production methods and add oxygen (and greenery) directly to the Earth.

7. The Recycled Sunglasses

MITA offers a wide range of stylish, UVA/UVB-protecting shades.

MITA transforms five bottles of water into super cute, wearable eyewear that is lightweight, high quality, and wearable. The cleaning cloths and cases of MITA are also made from recycled material.

The MITA community collaborates with several non-profit groups to clean and protect our oceans.

Their eyeglasses, as well as their sunglasses, come in beautiful Merlot colors that are perfect for the fall!

8. The Chicest Cape

Fifth Origins is the place to go if you’re looking for a stylish way to reinvent your layering outfits.

The cape duo has been handwoven using 100% organic linen.

The ponchos come in one size, but can be customized to fit your specific measurements.

All of their products are handmade in India by rural artisans who follow fair-trade practices.

These capes are characterized by their versatility.

You can create two different looks by using two colors on each side. There are over 20 different ways to style them.

9. A Fine Flannel

It can be difficult to find a quality, well-fitting, and scratch-free flannel.

Outerknown’s blanket t-shirt is made of brushed organic cotton heavyweight weave (which means it is soft).

It is a great shirt-jacket hybrid.

This flannel is perfect for layering. It hits just below the hips, giving it a very flattering look.

Outerknown’s entire brand is dedicated to sustainability and fair labor. The used platform where people can buy and sell pre-loved items has saved 1,300 garments.

10. The Best Blazer

Autumn is the season of layers. Blazers are one of them.

The Winston Blazer by Reformation is one of our favorites. It comes in three neutral color combinations to ‘fall seamlessly’ into your Autumn wardrobe.

Reformation uses low-impact fabrics like Tencel lyocell or linen. They also use regenerated nylon that is OEKOTEX certified and recycled cashmere. Some pieces are made from salvaged deadstock fabrics, such as this blazer.

The company, which is certified Climate Neutral, is very transparent in terms of the factories with whom it works and the way the products are manufactured. Some of the clothes are made locally in Los Angeles.