Many activewear brands are trying to take a more sustainable approach to the way they produce clothes, but there’s a couple of things you can do as an individual. If you’re trying to make your fitness routine more eco-friendly, the workout clothes you’re wearing are a good place to start.
Sustainable Brands
The most obvious solution is to buy your clothes from sustainable companies. Girlfriend Collective, Athleta, Outdoor Voices, and Patagonia are some of the most popular eco-friendly activewear brands on the market.
Thrift Shopping
An even better alternative to buying sustainable activewear is shopping at thrift stores. If wearing used workout clothes doesn’t feel like a good idea, keep in mind that many items you’ll find at thrift stores are either gently used or still have price tags.
Taking Care
Taking good care of your workout clothes will prolong their life-span, thus making it unnecessary to replace them as often as you used to.
Laundry Tricks
You can also cut down on your energy consumption by changing the way you do your laundry. Air dry your clothes whenever possible and opt for eco-friendly detergents.