Most of the time when we find eco-friendly clothing, we have to compromise on the design. We have found a company that believes “that that one should not trade ethics for fashion, nor sacrifice style for conscience.” Bourgeois Boheme offers a variety of stylish green shoes from the UK. Although not as cheap as regular shoes (although that all depends on where you typically shop), they’re still affordable. They offer a wide range of shoes and accessories for men and women from all sorts of different materials, including hemp. Each item is given a set of badges such as Organic, Fair-Trade, and Vegan to explain how that item was manufactured. You can wear green and be stylish.

Walk green! Buy green shoes.

Purchasing Fair Trade Certified products is as green as buying environmentally friendly materials.  TransFair USA notes that fair trade principles include the following: fair prices, fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and transparent organizations, community development, and environmental sustainability. Human rights in developing countries need to be protected, not exploited.

Check out TransFair USA’s Where-To-Buy guide for coffee and tea products by cafes, restaurants, and retailers in your area. Look out for the Fair Trade Certified label when you are at the grocery store or purchasing a cup of coffee. For Fair Trade AND Organic coffee and tea, check out the selection at Amazon.com.

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