Simons
Many materials that are used to make clothing take years to break down however, this isn’t the only consequence. These materials may also release methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contaminate our water and soil with toxic substances.
This is why Simons introduced recycle fibers – using recycled fibers allows Simons to reduce the use of fossil-based resources, carbon emissions and the impact on water.
Click here to shop articles from Simons Recycled Fibers Collection!
You’ll find everyday basics like this recycled cotton tee from Twik.
Simons Twik Loose Recycled Cotton Tee - $14.99
Aritzia
Let’s face it – Denim isn’t great for the environment, it requires plenty of heavy chemical and water use to make. Aritzia saw this as an opportunity to make denim better!
In 2018 Aritzia launched Denim Forum, a line of denim made with organic cotton and, environmentally friendly TENCEL, and a bio-based softener that is GreenScreen certified. This has allowed Aritzia to drastically reduce their water and chemical usage.
During your next visit to the CORE visit Aritzia and stock up on some new summer essentials like these 100% organic cotton Denim Forum Joni shorts!
Aritzia Denim Forum the Joni Loose Long Short - $98
Creating a responsible denim brand isn’t all Aritzia has accomplished on their path to sustainability. Aritzia has set a goal that by 2025 they will be a fully sustainable company.
Learn more about all of the ways Aritzia is paving the way for a better tomorrow here.
La Vie En Rose
As a major fashion player in Canada, La Vie En Rose has made it their mission to be as eco-responsible as possible!
There are four ways La Vie En Rose promotes eco-consciousness – Using organic or recycled fibers to manufacture clothing, using only eco-friendly packaging and shopping bags, encourage their staff and partners to make small day-to-day changes that better the environment, and ensuring that clothing gets a second life through donations and repurposing.
Click here to shop La Vie En Rose’s selection of sustainable garments, like this comfy sleep shirt that keeps sustainability in mind by being created from completely recycled fibers!
La Vie En Rose Recycled Fibers Short Sleeve Sleepshirt - $34.95
Banana Republic
Banana Republic was founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler. The couple was known for travelling the world, upcycling clothes to mend, modernize and make their own!
To this day Banana Republic continues the original spirt of sustainability that the founders had envisioned.
Banana Republic has diverted approximately 19,643,273 plastic bottles from landfills to instead be repurposed into brand new garments!
By 2023 Banana Republic aims to use 100% sustainable cotton resources, 50% sustainable fibers and produce more sustainable denim.
Shop Banana Republic’s line of sustainable fashion here. You’ll find gorgeous pieces just like this pleated maxi dress which are all made sustainably with recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles.
Banana Republic Pleated Maxi Dress - $179
Club Monaco
Club Monaco is committed to becoming “A Better Club”, what does it mean to be A Better Club?
To Club Monaco being A Better Club means prioritizing the production of responsibly made, timeless, quality pieces that will live on for seasons to come.
In order to reduce reliance on raw materials and work towards a sustainable future The Feel Good Collection by Club Monaco was introduced. This collection includes pieces made from recycled materials such as cotton, polyester and even plastic bottles!
Visit Club Monaco to pick-up your new favourite and timeless piece, perhaps this denim skirt catches your eye?
Club Monaco Denim Skirt - $198.50
GAP
GAP is dedicated to being a force for good!
In becoming a force for good GAP has pledged to create a sustainable change for all people, one stich at a time.
Queue the Generation Good Collection – the Generation Good Collection by GAP is a special capsule which includes items such as jeans and tees with next-next level sustainability in mind.
Through the Generation Good collection GAP is committed to using less waste, less water, partnering with mills that are dedicated to lowering emissions, utilizing a minimum of 20% recycled fibres in each garment (with a goal of reaching 100% in the near future) and ensuring that the workers who put so much care into each piece are supported.
Tired of your t-shirts not holding up to the test of time? Head down to GAP and pick-up a Gen Good T-Shirt. These tees are made with 100% recycled cotton, so you’ll not only look good wearing it you’ll feel good too!
Shop even more from this sustainable collection here!
H&M
The unfortunate fact is that less than 1% of the materials used to make clothing is getting recycled each year, this means thousands of tons of textiles that can be repurposed are ending up in landfills.
Are you tired of your old wardrobe? Don’t just throw it away, recycle it!
In 2013 H&M introduced their Garment Collecting Program – a recycling program which you can take any unwanted clothes or textiles regardless of brand or condition to be recycled at an H&M store.
To reward your good deed H&M will offer you a 15% coupon to use towards your next purchase!
Once your old articles are dropped they are divided into three categories – re-wearable clothing which will be marketed as second hand, re-useable materials that can be turned into something new, and recyclable materials which are shredded into textile fibres and used to make insulation materials and more!
Did you know that H&M also carries a line of eco-friendly pieces? This is called the Conscious collection. A collection of pieces created with a little extra consideration for the planet. All Conscious items are made with at least 50% sustainably sourced materials.
Next time you visit H&M look for the green hangtag! The green hangtag means that the garment is part of the Conscious collection.
Even your swimwear can be Conscious!
