Clothing is one thing everyone can agree on — we all wear something, every day. Look for bamboo, hemp, 100% organic cotton and newer materials like soy fibers. Better yet, explore vintage and consignment shops. Avoid non-organic cotton. Greening your closet is a small change with a major impact, with the bonus of wearing your environmental ethos on your sleeve.
Portland is one of the epicenters for ecofashion, with as many homegrown options as national stores. Local designers like Anna Cohen make high fashion for women including bamboo tier dresses, bikinis made from leftover Olympic speedskating uniforms, and blazers. Men and women can find frequent new additions to the local clothing line Sameunderneath (915 N Shaver St) which uses bamboo in a line of T-shirts, men’s shorts and dresses.

For outdoor adventuring, find clothing at nau (Bridgeport Village) and Patagonia that are made with less harmful chemicals and fabrics. Buy organic for your basic layers with EcoMerino wool socks by Teko available at REI, and 100% organic cotton underwear and tees from the sustainable line at American Apparel (Portland and Eugene locations).