Sustainability.
Resources to build a wardrobe you love with the planet in mind.
Care for your clothes.
Mending, Tailoring & Alterations.
Loved clothes last. Having a closet full of clothes that fit you well and that you mend, repair, and look after is a key to a sustainable wardrobe. Here are our favorite providers of tailoring, alterations, and shoe, handbag, and leather care.
JD's Shoe Repair
Shoe and handbag care and repair.
Hidden Opulence
Mending and alterations, SE Portland.
Portland Alterations
Tailoring and alterations, SE Portland.
LOVE STEPHANIE APPAREL
Custom clothes with the perfect fit!
Ruby Asvadi tailoring studio
Mending, tailoring and alterations, SW Portland.
Recycle Responsibly.
Resources for disposing of textiles and other hard-to-recycle items.
For clothes that are in good condition and still have life left in them, consign, sell, or donate. (See our community page for a list of local nonprofit organizations we love that accept donations of in-season clothing in good condition). For everything else, see the resources below!
Textile Recycling
Re Told
Order a “take back bag” to recycle textiles in any condition.
Smart Wool
Order a “take back bag” to recycle socks of any brand, in any condition.
Parade x Terracycle
Order a “take back bag” to recycle underwear of any brand, in any condition.
For Days
Order a “take back bag” to recycle textiles in any condition.
Plastics, Styrofoam, Electronics & Household Waste
Agilyx
Agilyx accepts styrofoam and hard-to-recycle plastics at their plant in Tigard, OR.
James Recycling
James Recycling hosts pop-up events around Portland to collect common plastics and other household items that can’t be recycled curbside.
Free Geek
Their mission is to sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential.
Agilyx
Agilyx accepts styrofoam and hard-to-recycle plastics at their plant in Tigard, OR.
James Recycling
James Recycling Hosts pop-up events around Portland to collect common plastics and other household items that can’t be recycled curbside.
Free Geek
mission to sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential.
When it’s time to buy new.
Eco & Ethical Brands
We know that shopping consignment isn’t always the best option. Some things (like underwear) are tougher to buy secondhand and sometimes you just need something particular. Here are some brands we love when it comes to buying new. What do we look for when evaluating a brand? Pieces made of natural fibers and natural dyes, sewn in good working conditions and not over-produced.
Zero-Waste & Refill Stores.
These stores sell products package-free and in bulk, so you get what you need without the waste! From home cleaning products to bath & body and even package-free groceries. We are so excited to have them in Portland!
Replenish
Refill and low-waste home and beauty products in Sellwood.
7834 SE 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97202
Utility Zero Waste
Refillable home & beauty products at pop-up events and by appointment.
Mama & Hapas
Refillable home & beauty products. BYO container or use one of theirs! 1389 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97214 & 3806 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 9722
The Realm Refillery
Portland’s first package-free grocery! 2310 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Null Refillery
Null Refillery is a neighborhood refill store for eco-friendly cleaning supplies and natural body products. 2470 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
