17 Eco-Conscious Brands Making A Difference And The Celebrities That Are Behind Them

1.To start, Jessica Alba founded The Honest Company in 2012 following the birth of her first child, Honor. Alba initially launched the company with 17 products and has since expanded to offer sustainable makeup, baby care products, and more.

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2.Gina Rodriguez is one of the co-founders of Naja, an environmentally-friendly lingerie line geared for women.

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3.Gwyneth Paltrow initially launched Goop over a decade ago as a weekly newsletter that started in her kitchen. Described as "a modern lifestyle brand," you can find everything from sustainable beauty products to eco-friendly home tips on the site.

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4.In September 2017, Rihanna introduced Fenty Beauty to the world. It has since become a household name for makeup lovers offering a collection of cruelty-free skincare and earth-conscious packaging.

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5.While Kat Von D was already known for her cruelty-free cosmetics, she went on to debut a 100% vegan shoe line in November 2019.

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6.Woody Harrelson served as co-founder of Step Forward Paper, a company offering paper products made up of 80% wheat straw waste and 20% FSC® certified wood fiber.

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7.Drew Barrymore is the name behind cruelty-free makeup line FLOWER Beauty, offering a best-selling collection of eyes, face, and lip essentials.

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8.Nikki Reed is the mastermind behind the sustainable jewelry brand, BaYou with Love, home to handcrafted pieces made from recycled gold and consciously-sourced stones.

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9.Motivated by kindness and inclusivity, Lady Gaga's Haus Labs prides itself on creating clean, cruelty-free, and vegan products from the formulation to the packaging.

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10.Co-founded in 2013 by Kate Hudson, Fabletics carries an array of activewear crafted from upcycled and recycled materials.

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11.Rosario Dawson teamed up with Abrima Erwiah to launch an African-inspired fashion brand, Studio 189. They work closely with artisans specializing in traditional techniques like plant-based dye indigo and kente weaving.

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12.Rooney Mara is one of three partners behind HIRAETH, a women's ready-to-wear line that's leather, fur, wool, and silk-free.

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13.In 2020, Selena Gomez made her mark in the makeup world with the launch of her vegan and cruelty-free label, Rare Beauty.

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14.Pharrell Williams made the move to reduce waste in our oceans when he joined as creative director for Bionic Yarn, a company focused on crafting textiles and polymers using coastal and marine plastic.

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15.In 2009, supermodel Miranda Kerr founded and launched KORA Organics in Australia. The skincare line has since expanded globally and offers everything from moisturizers to serums.

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16.Millie Bobby Brown took her own experience from sitting in makeup chairs to launch her beauty brand, Florence by Mills. With a mission to use clean ingredients, you can find everything from skincare to makeup products.

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17.And finally, Stella McCartney is best-known for her sustainable approach to fashion, never using leather, feathers, or fur in any of her designs.

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