Environmental issues continue to overrun our planet, but we all can do our part one step at a time by being more mindful in the choices we make. Utilizing less single-use plastics and opting for reusable items like aluminum coffee filters and refillable water bottles can have a big impact. According to earthday.org, people use about 1.2 million plastic bottles ... every single minute. If we all switched to refillable water bottles, that would surely make a big dent in such a horrifying statistic. Even more surprising? Clothing is one of the world's largest pollutants. Which is why it's such a relief that secondhand shopping has become so popular.

I think people feel like you must sacrifice your style to help the planet. Blame the early days of crunchy, ugly eco-friendly clothes. But some of the best brands right now are hand-dyeing accessories, upcycling and repairing jeans, and using harmless ingredients to make the products we use daily, like deodorant and soaps. Another step in this evolution is to avoid overconsumption. Social media continues to make it easy to buy whatever your heart desires, but if you can resist the double tap of your Apple Pay, you might realize you don't need another “new” thing. Buying less and buying better is always the smartest choice. For Earth Day 2023 we've pulled together a look comprised entirely of items that are 100% guilt-free, from brands with a proven track record when it comes to sustainability.