Stop thinking of your basic tee as so, well, basic. How it's made and how it affects the planet can be anything BUT basic. With an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste created each year, the fashion industry as a whole has a huge impact on the planet. Luckily, your choices can help. From organic to fair trade to zero-waste, your next T-shirt can come with some serious bragging rights about making the planet a better place.
So the next time you need a basic tee update, consider making a swap to one of these great brands.
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tentree TreeBlend Classic T-Shirt
Why It's Cool
Tentree is a Certified B Corporation, meaning it's met high standards for social and environmental friendliness. The company is also going carbon neutral by planting 10 trees for every item sold!
$34.99
Harvest & Mill Unisex Style Crew Tee
Why It's Cool
Harvest & Mill is a woman-owned company with tees that are all made in the U.S. with 100% organic jersey. We love this unisex tee for easy sharing –– the ultimate sustainable wardrobe!
$46
For Days Organic Cotton Daily Tee
Why It's Cool
For Days is a circular, zero-waste brand. That means when you're done with your tee, just ship it back: you'll get credit and the company will recycle it into a new product.
$32
allbirds Sea Tee
Why It's Cool
Allbirds is a company committed to transparency in how it treats the planet and its people! And while the company is carbon neutral, it'll show you the carbon footprint of each item. A nutrition label for your closet!
$48
LumberUnion Organic Cotton T-Shirt
Why It's Cool
100% U.S.-grown, organic, GOTS certified cotton. Plastic-free packaging for shipping. A tree planted in your honor after purchase. What's not to love?
$34
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