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NUI Organics baby sweaters

Clothing, including sweaters, and bedding for babies crafted from organic merino wool from New Zealand.

Patagonia organic wool sweaters

Established eco-chic clothier offers a range of organic wool sweaters for men and women that use natural dyes. Patagonia also uses a nontoxic, chlorine-free softening technique that gives its sweaters a luxurious feel that's all natural. In addition, the company pledges 1 percent of sales to environmental preservation and restoration efforts.

Sahalie O-Wool O-Wool Alpine Sweater

Sahalie offers this extra-warm mountaineering sweater for men and women which is softer and more natural than conventional wool garments. O-Wool™ is minimally processed without chemicals, and retains more of the wool's inherent protective properties.

Edun Organic Cotton Sweaters

Stylish, socially-sensitive fashion collaboration between rock star Bono, his wife, Ali Hewson, and design star Rogan Gregory.

howies Organic Cotton Sweaters

Wrap one of these modish green sweaters around you for a cozy feeling. They've got “jumpers” and hoodies for men and women. Made in the UK.

Indigenous Designs Organic Cotton Sweaters

Fair trade organic cotton women’s sweaters available in an array of classic styles, including cardigans, pullovers, and hoodies.

Kuyichi Organic Cotton Sweaters

Holland-based denim and clothing line made from organic, Peruvian cotton for urbane trendsetters.

Mission Playground Organic Cotton Sweaters

Eco-edgy hoodies for men and women. They've got a variety of colors and fun prints for any comfy-clothing lover.

Raam Raj

Made-in-India organic cotton sweaters available in cardigan, herringbone, and cable-knit styles for men and women.

Rawganique Organic Cotton Sweaters

Unisex turtleneck sweaters from this leader in the sustainable style movement. Several colors and sizes to choose from.

Stewart + Brown

Sweater styles for women including hoodies and cardigans from green-chic clothing pioneers. From Mongolian chashmere to mesh cardigans and wraps, they've got you covered.

Under the Canopy

Look like you just stepped off a runway in Milan—or Minneapolis—with this label’s line of sexy, sustainable sweaters for women.

Bambooclothes.com

Men’s pullovers and women’s hoodies made from bamboo fiber blends.

Deborah Lindquist

Sneak a peek at the sassy recycled cashmere cardigans from this LA-based eco-designer to the stars.

Inca Fashions

One-stop alpaca sweater shopping for men and women. And, yes, ponchos are available, too.

Kusikuy Clothing Company

Alpacas a-go-go from this purveyor of “eco-ethical fashion excellence.”

Michelle Mason

This LA-based designer makes a women’s cardigan from 100 percent bamboo.

Nike

Although primarily known for festooning millions of feet with a trademark swoosh, Nike also makes a soy-blend hoody for women.

Of the Earth

"Eco-fabulous" purveyor of clothing, including T-shirts and sweaters, made from bamboo, hemp, soy, and other natural fabrics.

Rawganique Sweaters

Unisex hooded sweaters and women’s cardigans, both 100 percent hemp, from this leading outfitter of sustainable styles.

Sameunderneath

Eye-catching bamboo-woven designs—including pullover hoodies—for guys and gals.

Based out of New York, this online clothing retailer has a large selection of items, including sweaters, shoes, coats, jewelry, and accessories.

Buffalo Exchange

Hip buy/sell/trade clothing chain with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.

Crossroads Trading Company

Fashion-focused clothing exchange retailers with locations in Seattle, Chicago, and throughout California.

Ebay

Find the perfect clothing item for anyone in your family without stepping a foot outside your door.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (various locations)

Goodwill sells donated goods in more than 2,000 retail stores. As of 2006, Goodwill stores had sold more than 2 million items received from more than 58 million donors.

Housing Works Thrift Shops

Proceeds from sales at this mini-chain of upscale New York City thrift stores are used to provide affordable housing and care for disadvantaged people living with HIV and AIDS.

Out of the Closet Thrift Stores

With numerous locations around Los Angeles and in the Bay Area, these stores fund HIV/AIDS programs and are famed for being the preferred clothing donation spots for celebrities and film studios.

Plato's Closet

With franchises across the US and Canada, these exchange stores specialize in clothing alluring to teens, twenty-something's, and aging fashionistas.

Rusty Zipper

Vintage threads from yesteryear, including men's and unisex T-shirts, are available at this easy-to-navigate web boutique.

The Garment District

New England's premiere "Alternative Department Store" offers a dizzying array of used and new clothing with entire departments devoted to particular fashion eras. Inventory is bought from charities and through a consignment program.

The Salvation Army

Known worldwide, The Salvation Army helped more than 33 million people in 2004. Of each dollar spent by this organization, 83 cents is used to furnish direct aid to people. Each donated item sold at The Salvation Army's thrift stores goes toward its adult addiction recovery programs.

Urban Outfitters

With over 140 stores in North America and Europe, this uber-trendy retailer has become synonymous with the retro-fabulous T-shirt. Although the focus is on new, cutting-edge clothing, some UO stores carry used and refurbished T-shirts and clothing with that desirable old school-chic look.

Vintage Swank

Get your vintage on at this online purveyor of retro-chic clothing, accessories, and housewares. Based in Front Royal, Virginia, Vintage Swank uses a detailed quality scale to rate merchandise.

Amvets

Money raised through this organization, including the sales from its thrift shops where you can donates, goes to help US veterans.

Dress for Success

Dress for Success offers disadvantaged women a hand up by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help them attain economic independence. The group is looking for donations of interview-appropriate suits, separates, shoes, and other accessories.

Excess Access

This group matches donations of business and household items, including clothes, with the wish-lists of nearby nonprofits that can pick up items or will accept drop-offs. It operates in the US, Canada, and beyond.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (various locations)

Goodwill sells donated goods in more than 2,000 retail stores. As of 2006, Goodwill stores had sold more than 2 million items received from more than 58 million donors.

One World Running

One World Running collect running shoes to distribute to people in need around the world. Drop-off locations are available in Boulder, CO, Richmond, VA, and Ontario, Canada. For information on shipping donations, call (303) 473-1314 or (303) 828-4391. Or email: anaweir@yahoo.com or sandrock@boulderrunning.com.

Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls accepts donations of shoes from individuals, retailers and companies, and distributes them to folks in need worldwide.

The Glass Slipper Project (Chicago, IL)

This Chicago-based group collects new and almost-new formal dresses and accessories and gives them at no charge to high school students in Chicago who can't pay for their own prom attire.

The Salvation Army

Known worldwide, The Salvation Army helped more than 33 million people in 2004. Of each dollar spent by this organization, 83 cents is used to furnish direct aid to people. Each donated item sold at The Salvation Army's thrift stores goes toward its adult addiction recovery programs.

TheBabyChain.com

Exchange baby and maternity clothes with this free online bartering community.

anti-factory

Choose from an array of hand-made, one-of-a-kind sweaters, vests, and hoodies for women that are made from—you guessed it—old sweaters (along with other recycled vintage fabrics). With their bold colors and idiosyncratic designs, all anti-factory pieces are hand-sewn from 100 percent recycled vintage fabrics and salvaged new fabrics.

Deborah Lindquist

Sneak a peek at the sassy recycled cashmere pieces and accessories (recycled cashmere fingerless gloves or aviator cap, anyone?) from this LA-based eco-designer to the stars. Raucous skull and crossbones dog sweaters and eco-elegant wedding dresses (sans skull and crossbones) are also available.

North Wood Blanket Co.

Lori Norwood, an Ontario-based designer of recycled blankets, table linens, and other woolen goods, scours local thrift stores for wool sweaters to craft into her line of unique, award-winning products for the home. The pieces are cut and sewn to create a minimal amount of waste. Personalized bath sheets, towels, and pillow cases are also available.

TillyJane Recycled Sweater Hats

TillyJane, a Portland, Oregon-based collective of local designers, presents these newsboy-style hats for adults, toddlers, and infants that are handcrafted from recycled sweaters by a designer named Faith. Available in a variety of eye-catching colors.

VivaTerra Cushy Sweater Rug Cushy Sweater Rug

Want to tread lightly on the earth but keep your home's floors soft and luxurious? This rug, made from recycled sweaters by a Massachusetts-based textile designer, is the ideal, eco-friendly solution that doesn't sacrifice comfort and style for the sake of sustainability.

Wild Things Recycled Sweater Stuffed Animals

The perfect gift for your favorite burgeoning green little person. Choose from an elephant or a lion; both are handmade from recycled sweaters by a handicapped artists collective in New England. Because they are crafted from recycled materials and not mass-produced, each little critter's shape and color is unique.