Shopping for back to school clothes can be a major event. Here are a few tips to green your child’s wardrobe:

• Bring your own bag when you shop. BYOB is not just for groceries.
• Reduce your consumption of new clothes. Reuse! Accept hand-me-downs from friends, relatives, and neighbors. Check Freecycle and Craig’s List. Buy clothes second hand at a local consignment shop or thrift store.
• When buying new, look for clothes that are organic, recycled, and/or recyclable, like the organic cotton and Synchilla fleece lines from Patagonia. For older kids, check out Nau, and Maggie’s.
• Don’t buy too much. Buy only what your kids will wear and wear out.
• Don’t forget to donate old clothes that are no longer in use.

Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.