Sustainability Resources
Tools and information to help you shop more consciously
We're all learning how to make better choices. Whether you're just starting to think about sustainable shopping or you've been at it for years, these resources can help you make more informed decisions.
Understanding Your Impact
Carbon Footprint Calculators
- Carbon Trust Calculator - Calculate the environmental impact of your lifestyle choices
- EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator - US Environmental Protection Agency's tool for measuring personal carbon emissions
- Carbon Footprint - Comprehensive calculator covering travel, home energy, and shopping habits
Supply Chain Transparency
- Fashion Revolution - Global movement demanding transparency in the fashion industry
- Who Made My Clothes? - Annual campaign encouraging brands to reveal their supply chains
Sustainable Shopping Guides
Brand Rating Platforms
- Good On You - Rates fashion brands on their impact on people, planet, and animals
- B Corp Directory - Find certified B Corporation brands committed to social and environmental standards
- Ethical Consumer - UK-based research and ratings on ethical brands across categories
Educational Resources
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Leading resource on circular economy principles and sustainable business models
- Textile Exchange - Industry organization advancing sustainable fiber and materials
- Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute - Information about products designed for the circular economy
Fair Trade and Ethical Production
Certification Information
- Fairtrade Foundation - Learn about fair trade certification and find certified products
- World Fair Trade Organization - Global community of fair trade enterprises and principles
- Ethical Trading Initiative - Alliance working to improve conditions for workers in global supply chains
Labor Rights Resources
- Clean Clothes Campaign - International campaign improving conditions for garment workers
- Fair Labor Association - Collaborative effort to improve working conditions worldwide
Charitable Organizations and Giving
Fashion Donation and Support
- Dress for Success - International nonprofit providing professional attire and career development tools to women (operates in 150+ cities worldwide)
- Goodwill Industries - US-based organization accepting clothing donations to fund job training and employment services
- The Salvation Army - Accepts clothing donations and supports community programs across the US
- Career Gear - Provides professional attire and career counseling to disadvantaged men across the US
- Smart Works - UK charity helping unemployed women through interview coaching and professional clothing
- Sutton Night Watch - UK charity supporting people affected by homelessness. As a company, Brix + Bailey work directly with this charity to donate overmakes, returns etc.
Giving Back Through Fashion
- Fashion Revolution - US chapter of the global movement for fashion transparency and ethical practices
- Planet Aid - US-based organization collecting clothing for global development programs
- Local Shelter Networks - Directory of US shelters accepting clothing donations
Repair and Reuse
- iFixit - Free repair guides and community for fixing things instead of replacing them
- Repair Cafe - Global movement of community repair workshops
Recycling and Upcycling
- TerraCycle - Innovative recycling solutions for hard-to-recycle materials
- The RealReal - Luxury consignment marketplace extending product lifecycles
Sustainable Materials Information
Material Guides
- Made-By Environmental Benchmark - Fiber benchmarking and sustainable material research
- Biomimicry Institute - Innovation inspired by nature, including sustainable materials
- Material ConneXion - Database of innovative and sustainable materials
Climate Action and Environmental Impact
Climate Organizations
- Climate Action Network - Global network working on climate and energy issues
- 350.org - Climate action organization building a global movement
- CDP - Global disclosure system for environmental impact measurement
Industry Reports and Research
Annual Reports Worth Reading
- Fashion Revolution Transparency Index - Annual assessment of fashion brand transparency
- Global Fashion Agenda Sustainability Reports - Industry sustainability insights and priorities
- Textile Exchange Material Change Insights - Data on sustainable fiber and material adoption
Getting Started: Questions to Ask
When shopping with any brand (including ours), consider asking:
- Where and how is this made?
- What materials are used and why?
- How does this company ensure fair wages?
- What's their approach to reducing environmental impact?
- How transparent are they about their supply chain?
- Is this designed to last or just follow trends?
A Note from Us
We don't have all the answers, and the sustainability landscape changes constantly. These resources have helped us learn and make better decisions for our marketplace partnerships. We hope they're useful for your own conscious shopping journey.
If you discover resources that have been particularly helpful, we'd love to hear about them. We're always looking to learn more and share better information with our community.
This page is regularly updated as we discover new resources and as the sustainability landscape evolves. Bookmark it and check back for new additions.
Questions about any of our brand partners' sustainability practices? Contact us - we're happy to share what we know about their processes and commitments.