If you are interested in going green this year, wearing eco-friendly apparel may be a good fit for you. I have taken small steps to go green in my home; mostly in the kitchen and laundry areas. I am interested in making the change to include wearing organic or eco-friendly apparel. Here are some very cool materials and ways to put them to good use.
Wearing Eco-Friendly Apparel
- Organic Cotton: One of the most commonly used materials for “green” clothing is organic cotton. There are so many locally grown organic cotton farmers in the USA that we can get high quality and sustainable materials while putting that money where it belongs: with our local farmers. You can now find organic cotton goods in many of the larger department stores across the country.
- Bamboo: Bamboo is a fantastic material that is used in making clothing as well as items for the home, like sheets and towels. Bamboo has natural wicking properties that keeps you dry and is highly absorbent. Bamboo is great for all weather as it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Another big plus of using bamboo is that it is great for those with sensitive skin and it is hard for bacteria to live in bamboo fabric.
- Hemp: Hemp is an extremely hardy plant that can be used for a huge variety of things. With hemp being stronger than cotton, you have a fabric that is very strong and durable that can withstand a lot more than cotton can. The first pairs of pants from Levi Strauss contained hemp, so you can see how rooted the USA is in this hardy plant. Imagine how strong and long-lasting a pair of shoes made with hemp would be! RENEU is a planet friendly company that is making great looking shoes from animal free materials. How refreshing to own a pair of shoes that were made without harming any of the precious animals on earth.
Using Memory Foam In Shoes
In addition to using animal free materials for their shoes, RENEU is also using memory foam. If you have ever walked or stood for long periods of time, can you imagine how great it would feel to be wearing a pair of shoes with memory foam? Ahhhhh. RENEU footwear is made from eco-friendly ultra-suede, recycled polyester, hemp, memory foam insoles and other responsible materials. RENEU was started by a shoe designer by the name of Arti Upadhyay who had a dream of making a comfortable shoe that was made from green materials and were vegan at the same time. I chose the Bela in the Slate Grey ($79.00) and these are the most comfortable shoes!! As a matter of fact, Caitlin, my 14 year old has officially stolen them from me! She has worn them to school every day for the past week! Needless to say, “our” shoes from RENEU are a hit in our house!!!
One reader will in a pair of RENEU shoes of their choice in style and color ($34.99-$69.00), depending on availability.
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temba in red
The Amina-Grey is my favorite.
Naiya – Camel
I like the Amina-Black
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love the Kahya – Black/Green
I love the Amina-Grey shoe!
I love the Bela- Slate Gray
Love the Amina Grey shoes!
My fave is the Kahya – Black/Green 🙂
The Amina in orange.
Kahya – Grey Light Blue
I love the Naiya – Black shoes!
i love the Kahya – Black/Black
Black amina
Amina in black
Amina orange
I like the Amina Rust 🙂
The Naiya – Camel is so elegant and comfortable looking
amina black
i like
Temba – Red
I love these shoes and escpecially the denim looking ones.Thanks.
Amina in black
Kahya – Black/Green
Kahya – Black/Black
ameno orange is my fav
I like the Temba -Dark Taupe
my favorite product is the Kahya – Black/Green
$69.99
I like the Bela Slate Grey
I like the Amina Grey shoes. They would go with anything!
i like the Kayha in black/green
amina black
Love this shoe: 🙂
temba dark taupe probably
The Bela Auburn is my pick
Kahya – Black/Black
I like the Kahya – Black/Black
I like the Tempa Dark Taupe
Bela – Auburn
Amina-Black
I like the Kahya – Black/Black
The Bela Auburn
Naiya – Black
amina rust
I love the Amina- Orange!
The Bela Auburn is beautiful!
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I like Amina Grey!
I love shoes like this my favorite is Amina Rust.
I like the REN-004 – RUST shoe
I like the Kahya in Black/Black.
Kahya in Grey Light Blue
i really like the bela slate grey
TEMBA – RED
I like the midnight blue
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I like the Bela in Slate Gray
I like the Kahya – Black/Green
I would like the kahya-black/black
I like the blue, grey, and natural colour. Orange is nice. What about emerald green? I like that the product is made from hemp and it does look really comfortable.
The “Temba” in RED!
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My favorite is the Temba – Natural.
I love the Kahya in black.
NAIYA – BLACK
My favorite are the Temba – Red shoes.
i like the kahya in black/black. All of the shoes are cute
Kahya – Grey Light Blue
I like the Naiya in Black
I like the BELA – SLATE GREY, they look so comfortable!
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i love the amina – rust.
My favorite is the Bela in Midnight Blue.
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I love the Amina-Orange
thank you
bela-slate gray
I like the Kahya grey light blue
Bela-Midnight Blue
I love the Kahya in black.
Like the Bela – Midnight Blue
I like the Bela – Midnight Blue.
My fav is the KAHYA – BLACK/BLACK. It reminds me of ballet shoes!
Bela – Slate Grey
My favorite is the Temba – Dark Taupe but they are all pretty awesome!
The Kahya black black is super cute
I love the Naiya flat in camel.
i like the Amina-Rust
the black amina
I like the Bela – Midnight Blue
dark taupe temba!
I like the Amina-Black! Too cute.
I think the little black shoe could possibly be
the ones that could help me stand-up cause
I am blessed with vertigo very bad and can
only wear flats& cute ones are rare.
Amina-Black
Temba Dark Taupe Shoe
I love the KAHYA – BLACK/GREEN
Temba dark taupe!!
I like the Amina-Orange shoes.
BELA – SLATE GREY!!
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i like the grey light blue
I like the Kahya – Black/Black shoes.
Bela – Slate Grey
I like the temba dark taupe
Black ones
Amina Black
i like the temba shoe in red
Amina Black!
I love the Kahya – Black/Black. Thanks!
like the KAHYA – GREY LIGHT BLUE
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Bela in Slate Grey
I like the Kahya – Black/Black
Temba – Dark Taupe this is such a cute shoe
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Kahya – Grey Light Blue
Temba – Dark Taupe
I like the bella midnight Blue.
I like the Amina-Black and Temba – Natural
Amina-Black
Bela – Slate Grey
I like the Temba in neutral.
AMINA-BLACK
Amina Black!
Amina Black!
I like the Amina black!
bella in grey for men – I guess
I like the amina orange but they all would be wonderful kick around the house shoes.
I like the Bella in grey, and I love the looks of the new spring collection!
I like the zaria in pink
the naiya in black
These shoes have memory foam in them. My daughter has a pair and I put my finger inside them and I could feel the foam, I wish i had a pair of these now too. i would love to see how they feel on my feet. This is a great company and the owner was extremely nice when I needed to contact her and ask questions
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Bela – Slate Grey
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OH WOW ! I love these! They are amazing. My absolute favourite is the Kahya Black/Black!
I like the Amina-Grey
I like the Bela in Midnight Blue.
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is my favorite shoe
The Amina Orange are super cute!
Kahya – Black/Black
im lovin the Naiya – Black
The Amina black basic shoe!
I really like Temba in Red!
Amina in black
my fave is the Amina-Black
Pink flats
Thanks for the chance
I like the Anima In Black
I like the Anima In Black
Amina-Black
Temba – Dark Taupe
I like the Bela in Midnight Blue
I like the Amina-Black.
The Amina in Black is definitely my favorite! Cute shoes! 🙂
Amina-Black
Bela – Midnight Blue
i like the kahya
I like Amina in gray
RED! 🙂
I like the Kahya Black/Black.
My favorite is the Bela in Midnight Blue.
Maybe the RENU in blue.
like the Temba Red
Temba Natural
i like the amina in grey
I love the Temba shoes in Red!
I like the Amina-Black
I like Amina in gray
The bela shoes.
Thanks for the chance.
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My favorite is Amina in Rust.
My wife loves the Amina-Grey
I like the Bela shoes
KAHYA – BLACK/BLACK
Bela – Midnight Blue
I like the Naiya – Black
I like the Temba Red.. Thanks.
I like the Kahya – Black/Black
Temba – Red
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My fave is the Temba in red.
I like Amina-Black
amina black
I really like the
Temba – Dark Taupe
Amina shoes for the wife
Naiya – Black
Kahya Black looks comfy.
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would like to have Naiya-moss
I like the Kahya – Grey Light Blue
In the comment section on the blog, tell me what your
Amina-Grey
$64.99 (You save $5.01)
bela- midnight blue
I think I’d pick the Amina-Black shoes. Very cute style, I just can’t get myself away from the black!
I like the Amina-Black
Naiya moss is my choice.
Amina shoes in Rust
I love the Kahya – Black/Green shoes because of the straps.
I like Temba too.
Amina – black
I like the Temba – Red
would like amina in black
I like the naiya black
Bela in Slate Gray.. Love slipon shoe. These would be great Thank you
i like the bela in slate grey
The Kahya in black and green is cute.
the Bela – Slate Grey
I like the Temba – Red
Kahya Grey and Light Blue
Bela-midnight blue
the Bela
I love the Kahya ones… I NEED an instep strap, or I can’t walk fast! LOL Need any of my shoes to be very secure
The Kahla, black ones.
Kahya – Grey Light Blue
Naiya – Moss
Thank you,
I like the Amina-Orange
Love the Kahya Black/Black – would look great wearing to work!
My favorite is the Bela – Slate Grey. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Amina in grey! Love them. 🙂
I really like the Kahya Black/Black. They sound soooo comfy!
I like the Amina/Black. Thanks for this great giveaway.
I like the Amina/Black. Thanks for this great giveaway.
I like the Amina/Black. Thanks for this great giveaway.
I like the Amina-Black
My favorites are the Kahya – Black/Green pair!
I love Bela in Slate Grey!
I love the Bela shoes in Auburn.