Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials

For too many years our planet has been neglected by humans. It’s important that we all do our part in making eco-friendly decisions in order to stop plastics from filling our oceans and piling up in landfills, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and slow the spread of microplastic. But as much as we try to tread lightly on the earth, we still need to wear shoes and clothes and occasionally drive a gasoline-powered vehicle.

Here, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite companies and products making some of these decisions a little easier. You can buy these products—from bags to sweatshirts to yoga mats— knowing that you have the planet’s welfare in mind.

Updated April 2021: Happy Earth Day! We’ve added new items that we love, including the PrAna ReZion Alana Skort, Saalt’s period underwear, Fjallraven Samlaren Totepack, and LifeMade Earth-Friendly Straws. 

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