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We live in a world where people are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of buying sustainable products, but what does sustainability really mean? And is it possible to shop sustainably on a budget? This article will explore the brands that are doing their best to save our environment, but whose products will not break the bank. Sustainability is simply the maintaining of something at a stable level, so not causing a damaging effect on the environment, enabling its continued use by avoiding the depletion of vital resources. There are so many new brands out there, with the soul focus on creating sustainable and eco-friendly products, and old established brands are starting to catch up by changing their production to be more sustainable.
Sustainable fashion brands
The fast fashion industry is always growing, but so is the understanding of the damaging effects it has. The problems with fast fashion are endless, they range from polyester pollution to excess waste. There are many sustainable brands out there but unfortunately the use of high quality and recycled materials does increase the price of products. Below are some affordable and sustainable brands.
Sustainable beauty brands
The beauty industry is another industry that has a detrimental impact on our environment and climate. The beauty industry creates lots of waste in its production and packaging, and there are negative associations with air pollution and certain beauty products. There are many well known brands striving to make a difference, all while maintaining an affordable price of their products.
We live in a world where people are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of buying sustainable products, but what does sustainability really mean? And is it possible to shop sustainably on a budget? This article will explore the brands that are doing their best to save our environment, but whose products will not break the bank. Sustainability is simply the maintaining of something at a stable level, so not causing a damaging effect on the environment, enabling its continued use by avoiding the depletion of vital resources. There are so many new brands out there, with the soul focus on creating sustainable and eco-friendly products, and old established brands are starting to catch up by changing their production to be more sustainable.
Sustainable fashion brands
The fast fashion industry is always growing, but so is the understanding of the damaging effects it has. The problems with fast fashion are endless, they range from polyester pollution to excess waste. There are many sustainable brands out there but unfortunately the use of high quality and recycled materials does increase the price of products. Below are some affordable and sustainable brands.
- ABLE: Not only is this brand committed to making high quality products that are sustainably made and fit for a sustainable lifestyle, they also promote equal opportunities for women globally. They invest in women’s education and the company itself mainly employs women. Their main aims are to promote sustainable living and to break the cycle of poverty. This brand sells shoes, clothes and bags at more affordable prices, clothing tends to meet the £100 mark.
- Boden: This is a well-known brand that sells adult and children’s wear, they are obsessed with making clothing that is not only good quality but also sustainable and affordable. They say that well crafted clothes can last a lifetime, meaning less clothing needs to be thrown out, and clothes are not purchased in fast fashion clothing hauls. They also have set targets to use 100% sustainably sourced cotton, denim, and viscose by 2025. Prices range from £10-200, but items are guaranteed to last a year if not a lifetime, so they are a worthwhile investment.
Sustainable beauty brands
The beauty industry is another industry that has a detrimental impact on our environment and climate. The beauty industry creates lots of waste in its production and packaging, and there are negative associations with air pollution and certain beauty products. There are many well known brands striving to make a difference, all while maintaining an affordable price of their products.
- Lush: Lush is a well-known beauty brand who are at the fore front of pushing brands to be more environmentally conscious. They sell package free items to reduce waste, have eliminated palm oil from all their products and even offer a vegan range that raises money for environmental charities. The packaging lush do have to use is widely recycled, they re-use or recycle roughly 89% of the packaging and have plans to increase this number by introducing re-usable bottles. All of this, and at an affordable price, with products costing around £10.
- The Body Shop: This is another well known brand who have been interested in sustainability since 1976. They aim to enrich communities and ecosystems rather than detracting and exploiting them, which is why one of their principles is to work closely with farmers. They only use organic, environmentally friendly materials in all their products. 95% of the products they sell contain fair trade ingredients. The body shop products are also good quality and are low in price, also costing around £10.
Being sustainable at home
Many of us do not stop to consider whether products we have in the home, including our furniture and cleaning products are sustainable. A new industry is rising, the fast interior industry, nearly 1/3 of furniture that is thrown out could easily be re-used or recycled. There are also problems with some cleaning products, mainly due to the toxic chemicals they are made from. There are brands out there who are striving to protect our environment and keep our homes clean and tidy.
At Become Carbon Negative we support and promote sustainability. Our aim is to plant trees to help you give back to the environment, and this is why sustainability is important to us.
So why not join in and get involved in giving back to the environment, protecting the planet, to protect the future!
Many of us do not stop to consider whether products we have in the home, including our furniture and cleaning products are sustainable. A new industry is rising, the fast interior industry, nearly 1/3 of furniture that is thrown out could easily be re-used or recycled. There are also problems with some cleaning products, mainly due to the toxic chemicals they are made from. There are brands out there who are striving to protect our environment and keep our homes clean and tidy.
- Wearth London: This is a furniture brand that aims to create eco-friendly and zero-waste products that can be used in the home to make everyday life easier. They have an ‘eco-inspiration’ page which is packed with articles and details on how to shop sustainably. Furniture prices range widely, with dining room tables costing £1000+ and side tables £200+. Home accessories including Tupperware, plates, rugs, and towels are reasonably priced, ranging from £10-100 depending on the product.
- Clean living: This is an eco-cleaning brand that has employed a refillable system for all their products. They sell plant-based cleaning products in small recyclable pouches as well as refillable metal bottles for other products. All with the aim to completely cut out the use of single use plastics from their ranges. The products they sell are 100% natural, vegan, and non-damaging, they also have low water waste and the company has low carbon emission and transport costs. The complete cleaning kit is a bargain at £43.99.
At Become Carbon Negative we support and promote sustainability. Our aim is to plant trees to help you give back to the environment, and this is why sustainability is important to us.
So why not join in and get involved in giving back to the environment, protecting the planet, to protect the future!
