Eco-Friendly

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The whales are not the only thing the Heroes star is trying to save. Hayden Panettiere also wants to save the planet. While tugging designer bags, like her Kooba Elisha tote, the budding humanitarian opts for eco-friendly clothing lines like her Gypsy 05′ hoodie. The Gypsy 05′ organic “French Rose” hoodie is made using fabric derived from bamboo, low impact dyes and a 90% organic printing process. We sense the young starlet is paving her way into Hollywood’s activist hall of fame–keep it up! We found Hayden’s eco-friendly looks– and her fab bag!

Get Hayden’s Eco-Friendly Hoodie:
Gypsy O5′ French Rose Hoodie, $130, singer22.com

Love Hayden’s bag? Get the Kooba Elisha Shoulder Tote, $575, at neimanmarcus.com and for a similar bow-ed bag, try this large shopper, $95, from ninewest.com

Courtesy shopbop.com

With so many designers creating great organically-produced clothing in renewable materials, it’s never been easier — or more fashionable — to go green. Check out some of our apparel and accessory picks from our favorite eco-friendly design houses. And for more great eco-friendly clothing options and great tips for going green, check out the February issue of PEOPLE StyleWatch, on newsstands now.

BEAU SOLEIL
We love this reusable Beau Soleil Reduce, Recycle, Renew tote in raw-cotton canvas, $44.
Eco never looked so gorgeous as in this Beau Soliel wrap dress made of sustainable bamboo.

SWORN VIRGINS
These eco friendly leggings made of super-soft bamboo jersey, $50, are perfect for layering under your favorite tunic or dress. While this bubble dress, $160, lets you look stylish and feel comfy as you save the environment.

GOOD SOCIETY
Good Society’s Japanese-designed organic cotton jeans give you a leg up on style without adding more pesticides to the environment. We love their Straight Leg Jeans in Overcast, $100, and Bootcut version in Indigo, $90.

LOOMSTATE
Their eco-friendly line of t-shirt’s makes going green a lot more colorful, with options like this cherry-red Two The Moon fitted tee, $35, or this this Butterfly motif tee, $35, in buttery yellow.

Courtesy Sigg

We’re always on the lookout for products that let us be green and stylish, and Swiss company Sigg’s $19 eco-friendly water bottles fit the bill perfectly. The lightweight reusable aluminum bottles contain none of the toxins found in plastics, and they’re a favorite of stars like Madonna to keep their families and the environment safe while looking chic. With 144 designs to choose from and 22 different interchangeable lids available, you’re guaranteed to get a totally personalized look. Choose from stylish lifestyle designs, classic solids, or fun looks for kids. You can’t help but feel good about not adding one more plastic water bottle to the 30 million that end up in America’s landfills each day.

Courtesy Maptote.com

Maptote makes it easy to show off pride in your local town or favorite far-flung city with their sturdy, eco-friendly carry-alls. Each of the 19 stylish bag designs features a map of an American or European metropolis, complete with landmarks, neighborhoods, and icons. The brainchild of a fashion stylist and map-maker couple, the bags express what every jet-setter loves most: travel and great design. And they’re a budget-friendly way to indulge your passions. The City of Lights will set you back just $15, check out La-la-land for $15, or you can take Manhattan for only $20.

Courtesy Charles & Marie

With everyone from Leo to Rihanna getting out there in support of eco-causes, we’ve never been more excited to do our part to protect the environment. One of the easiest ways to help out is by carrying a reusable shopping bag, but we definitely don’t want to sacrifice style in the process. That’s why we were so happy to find these chic shopping totes in disguise at trend-setting shopping site Charles & Marie. Each of the three designs tricks the eye with a print of a “designer” monogram handbag on one side and a clutch on the other — and they’re sturdy enough to lug around just about anything. Best of all, they prove that green can be gorgeous after all.

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Expectant moms can take style notes from the sexy and chic Christina Aguilera. Not only is she well-dressed and comfortable, but she’s also going green! Christina’s deep-V maxi dress is part of Gypsy 05’s first “Go Green” line, made from organic fabrics, natural dyes and is produced in a solar-powered factory. How much greener can you get? Others stars who own this long and elegant dress include Lauren Conrad and Denise Richards. Get it now at ronherman.com for $100, available in a variety of colors. Top it off with this yellow Mossimo cardigan, $18 at target.com to compelete Christina’s look.

Courtesy of Pangea

Despite what Kermit the Frog says, it’s easy being green. It’s even easier when there are gorgeous organic beauty products like the ones from Pangea Organics. The brand of handcrafted skin and bodycare products, is environmentally friendly down to its plant-able packaging — just plant the outer box from their brand new Japanese Matcha Tea face mask (or any other skincare product) and you’ll soon be enjoying Genovese Sweet Basil or flowering Amaranth. And let’s not forget that the stuff on the inside is pretty great too. If that’s not enough of a feel-good reason to buy the products, the company also gives a generous portion of its proceeds to the Pangea Institute, a non-profit organization committed to teaching companies how to become more environmentally sound. You can buy the Matcha Tea face mask, $30, and soaps, $7, at beautyhabit.com.

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