Every day it becomes clearer that we need to adjust the way we’ve been living our lives. We must shift to living a more sustainable, earth-conscious life to combat the fast (and scary) environmental changes our world is experiencing.

Fast fashion is one of the biggest polluters destroying the planet as well as putting the health of its workers at risk. No matter how flattering a pair of jeans are, they’re never worth risking a life for.

Choosing clothes has become so much more than whether they suit your figure or not. It now comes down to whether the brand shares and stands for your core values. If you’re a nature lover and human rights activist but your jeans use toxic dyes and exploit child labor in the making, you might send mixed messages.

Luckily, there are now brands that have got your back so you can practice what you preach. Taking those steps towards creating a more sustainable and ethical wardrobe may seem overwhelming with the weight of the world and human welfare on your shoulders, but we’re here to help.

We’ve curated a list of 12 of the best sustainable and ethical clothing brands that don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. Now you can too.

1. Patagonia

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A fearless outdoor brand that acts as the voice of nature. In 2017 Patagonia became a force to be reckoned with as it sued the government over President Trump illegally demolishing Utah’s Bear Ears National Monument by 85%. The breathtaking landmark lost over 2 million acres of beauty for oil, coal, gas, and uranium. The case is still ongoing, but you can trust Patagonia won’t go down without a fight.

When they’re not busy with activism, they’re making clothes tough against the elements and gentle on the planet. 35 tons of plastic waste was removed from oceans last year by transforming fishing nets into hat brims. 78% of its line uses recycled materials, and 100% of Patagonia’s virgin cotton is grown organically.