Sustainability is not just the next hot topic that you should focus your attention on, but it has important consequences for our lives. The planet is not an endless resource that we can continue to squander in the hope that we can live this way forever. There are industries, particularly many facets of the fashion industry that consistently and regularly harm the environment on a massive and irreparable scale. There are ways that you can positively change your life and live a better life by supporting more socially conscious brands. Consider these 5 years why you should start supporting sustainable brands and how it could change your life.

Don’t Sacrifice Fashion for Sustainability

When many people think about environmentally friendly practices, they assume that they need to change their way of living. While you may need to give your daily practices and choices some additional thought, this doesn’t have to lead to a full upheaval of your life. For the fashion enthusiasts out there, you can still embrace the most fashionable trends while remaining more socially responsible. Some brands may surprise you embracing fashion trends, ranging from clothing to shoes to men's wallets that can leave you looking chic without sacrificing the environment.

Avoid Fast Fashion

Fast fashion is a term that refers to brands that quickly turnaround trends, but often do so at the expense of the environment. Due to their focus on producing fashion trends quickly, this often comes at a high cost of waste and pollutants, lower quality pieces and lower price points. Considering that there will be another new trend emerging shortly after this season’s pieces are produced, they have little reason to create higher quality clothing. While getting a good deal may seem like a great idea of the time, imagine the funds that you are putting toward clothing that is likely to fall apart.

Invest in Your Local Community

If you need another motivating factor to choose more environmentally friendly avenues, you can achieve two goals simultaneously, supporting your community and reducing your environmental impact. Many of those who support big brands that have little to no regard for sustainability miss out on the amazing chance to support their local communities. Small businesses have a tendency to do far less harm than a big corporation, so consider redirecting your funds to your surrounding community.

Recycle and Repurpose

There are some amazing fashion finds out there that are being recycled and repurposed. Instead of purchasing something that is brand new, give a recycled piece new life by introducing it into your closet and home. Fashion trends tend to recur after some time, so investing in used items has great utility for your closet and the planet. Not to mention that you may be missing out on unique pieces at your local thrift store and consignment shop that perfectly fit a revisited fashion trend.

Supporting a Bright and Healthy Future

One of the most important reasons to get involved in sustainability efforts is to support the growth and life of our world. We only have this one space to live on and with our continued destruction, we will find ourselves shrinking the very land that we know, enjoy and love. By taking the time to explore more sustainable brands, we can help do our part to reduce our environmental impact and improve our life on this planet.

While many people may have the misconception that the only reason to support green efforts is to improve our environment, there are actually many other benefits to supporting sustainable brands. By refocusing our efforts and making more intentional, well-informed decisions, we can start to shift the perspectives of some of the most harmful industries that have long avoided and neglected our planet.