In honor of Earth Day, Pinup Shoes thought it would be beneficial to discuss simple ways that we can promote a healthy environment through what women love most- fashion and beauty.
Check out our green friendly ideas and feel free to add to the list!
- Incorporate organic products into your beauty routine. There are a ton of new lines from earth friendly manufacturers. The organic products are not only healthier for your skin and body but they are also produced with ingredients that are less harmful to our environment. A few brands we recommend are Yes to Carrots, Aveda, and Alba.
- Make it a routine to check your closet for unworn clothing before going on a shopping trip. Donate any articles found to a local charity like Good Will or the Salvation Army. You can even make a deal with yourself that in order to purchase new clothes; you must first donate an article or two.
- Share with friends. Whether you gather once a month for an exchange or you shop each other’s closets before a night out, sharing helps save on materials. Even if you are not the same high heel shoe size or dress size as your friends, you can always borrow each other’s accessories like jewelry, handbags, and belts. Follow the phrase we were all taught in grade school- “reduce, reuse, and recycle”. Reuse jewelry for multiple events, recycle bags by handing them down to friends, and reduce the amount of clothing you purchase by sharing!
- Shop for eco-friendly brands that give back to the environment. Many clothing companies, beauty brands, and boutiques will donate a portion of their proceeds to a green friendly organization. Examples include The Body Shop, Avon, and Kiehls.
- Save water during prep time. We all know that a long hot shower is just what you need to wake yourself up in the morning or relax yourself at night. But, saving on shower time can save a ton of water. In general a four minute shower uses about 20-40 gallons of water. Imagine how much water you can save if you cut your shower time in half!
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