The Coolest Sustainable Brands to Support on Earth Day (and Every Day!)

Every year on Earth Day, people all over the world pledge to live more sustainably. Maybe you choose to ban single-use plastics, buy from the farmer’s market once a week, or bike more often instead of driving.

These eco-friendly goals (kind of like New Year’s resolutions, environment style) keep plastic out of our oceans, support small businesses, and decrease your carbon footprint. Another way to have a positive impact on the environment? Buy directly from brands who have sustainable practices themselves.

If you’re not sure whether a company is eco-friendly, know that you can trust Certified B Corporations, 1% for the Planet members, and brands certified by bodies like Fair Trade, Plastic Neutral, Climate Neutral, and the Forest Stewardship Council. There are also smaller companies doing good work by transforming trash into treasure, running on renewable energy, using sustainable shipping materials, and more.

The dangers of climate change are daunting and ever-present. According to Conservation International, as of July 2021, Earth’s carbon dioxide concentration was the highest it’s been in human history, and as many as 800 million people are vulnerable to its environmental impacts. So, it’s important that everyone do what they can (on Earth Day and every day) to protect our planet. It’s the only way our beautiful oceans, forests, skies, and all the ecosystems within them can thrive for generations to come.

Here’s a list of sustainable brands you can support with confidence. Whether you like to hike, cook, practice yoga, or picnic in the park, there’s something here for everyone.