Making eco-friendly decisions can be tricky. We want to 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. From bags to sweatshirts to yoga mats, you can buy these products knowing that you have the planet’s welfare in mind.

Updated November 2020: We’ve added new items like the Cariuma’s Catiba Pro Sneakers, Madewell’s (Re)sourced Cashmere Turtleneck, and Elate Cosmetics’ Creme Revealer.

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