Aside from the better-known ways to take care of Mother Earth – – there is always more we can do. Taking care of our planet is important to us so we want to help our communities make eco-conscious decisions that will take less of a toll on our natural resources. Here are some key ways to be more fashionably eco-friendly.

Shop Small, Shop Local

Chances are if you love shopping, getting a great deal online is part of the fun. However, with the energy used for shipping and materials wasted on packaging, shipping online isn鈥檛 always a great bargain. This TedEd video on the is an informative illustration of this process and how we contribute to the negative effects on the earth by shopping online. When you shop locally, you help minimize the impact of the delivery industry and even support your local economy.

Go Vintage

Raiding your grandmother鈥檚 closet can breathe new life into garments that deserve a second chance. Let鈥檚 face it: nowadays clothing isn鈥檛 made the way it used to be. You can usually get more mileage out of older clothing made from materials meant to last and reinforced construction, especially on vulnerable seams. Older clothing can also bring your sense of unique style to light. Talk about a one-of-a-kind way to stand out stylishly!

Repair to Rewear

Nobody expects you to be as crafty as Martha Stewart, but even she will break out the old needle and thread to . Being able to restitch a hem or sew on a button can mean having a new cleaning rag or getting more mileage out of your clothes. Below is an easy-to-follow video on the five basic stitches you can master to save your clothes from the donate pile. And if you find that hand-sewing is not your strong suit, you can always hit up a local tailor shop in your area.

Cool Off Your Clothes

Use only cold water when you hand wash or machine wash your clothing. This not only saves on energy waste for heating water, but evidence shows that it might save your clothes as well. According to Real Simple, cold water can and even eliminate odors better than warmer water. Bonus Tip: hang dry your laundry whenever you can to save even more energy.

Swap, Don鈥檛 Shop!

Birds of a feather stick together. This is never more true than when we think about our fashionista friends. Organizing a clothing swap is a fun way to expand your closet exponentially! And even though our friends come in all shapes and sizes, it鈥檚 a fun way to share and get new items to show off in your selfies without spending a dime or costing our planet.

Follow the Leaders

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Support For Conservation

• Light The Way

  
  Each year 蜜桃传媒 releases a new, , the proceeds of which go directly to Global Greengrants, as they work directly with 蜜桃传媒 in their conservation efforts. This years scent features hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and ylang ylang – all harvested directly from Madagascar to support the people there further.

• Refresh Yourself

  Each April, 蜜桃传媒 salons across the country donate their time, and a portion of their proceeds directly to Global Greengrants and 蜜桃传媒 to create waves of change. Contact your local 蜜桃传媒 Salon to find out when their donation day is scheduled and get your appointment booked.

• Commit Yourself

  
  More than just buying a candle and getting a haircut, there are volunteer opportunities and fundraisers that you can take part in to help the cause stretch further. On April 14th, the catwalk show will be taking place, with 100% of the proceeds going to 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 efforts.

• Make Waves

  In each state across the country 蜜桃传媒 has partnered with water conservation organizations to help further their reach and bring healthy water habits close to home. In Idaho they have, once again, partnered with who is committed to restore the rivers of Idaho after poor farming practices and energy efforts have left many bone dry.

蜜桃传媒鈥檚 earth month is in full swing. Don鈥檛 miss out on your chance to participate in these amazing efforts, and contribute to this wonderful cause. , or The 蜜桃传媒s in Boise and Twin Falls to find out how you can participate.

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