Five Green Brands That Are Good For You And The Earth

Earth Day is right around the corner (April 22) and we want to share with you our five favorite brands that are good for both you and the environment.

1. Patagonia.
Patagonia's mission is to build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and help save the environment. Their outdoor and sports gear is made to last so that there's less waste. They also use recycled, environmentally friendly materials in their clothing designs. Their stores are designed to be energy efficient and the company donates at least 1% of company sales to grassroots environmental groups across the globe.

2. Clif Bar & Company.
Clif Bar & Company sources quality, certified organic ingredients from farmers and suppliers who use fair trade labor practices. Their products use recyclable packaging and their headquarters were built to be energy and environmentally friendly. The company also helps their suppliers go green and rewards employees for having more energy efficient homes and transportation practices.

3. New Balance.
New Balance strives for zero waste and engages their employees by educating their teams on environmental issues. New Balance also established a special team to keep tabs on restricted substances so that they won't be used in their sneakers, making their sneakers good for your feet and the earth.

4. TOMS
. TOMS Shoes operates with a mission to donate a pair of shoes to a child for every pair sold. All TOMS shoes and shoe boxes are made with sustainable, recyclable, and vegan materials.

5. Lush Cosmetics.
Lush Cosmetics is an all-natural bath and body brand with eco friendly products and established practices. The company offers solid shampoo bars to reduce packaging waste and gives free products to customers who bring in empty product packaging to recycle.