Keeping those New Year’s resolutions can be made easier by incorporating stylish reminders into your wardrobe.

Here we are, a few days into the new year and hopefully still on track with our resolutions. Whatever your resolution may be — eating more veggies, practicing more gratitude, helping rebuild disaster areas, giving up bottled water or supporting sustainable seafood —  you can probably find an item of clothing that will help serve as a reminder.

Eat Your Veggies Mushroom U-line Tank
Resolution: I will eat more veggies. Besides being one of my favorite veggies, mushrooms provide a wealth of protein, fiber and vitamin C, and have also been shown to boost heart health, lower risk of cancer; promote immune function; ward off viruses and help balance blood sugar levels. Designed and made in the USA, this tank top is made from 100% Siro Micro Modal (derived from sustainable beechwood) and printed with water based inks.
On sale for $20, Revenge Is

Practice Gratitude Bamboo Wear with Organic Cotton
Resolution: I will practice gratitude. This soft tee is made in a Fair Trade facility that guarantees a fair wage and safe working conditions, from a silky blend of 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton. As a bonus karmic reward, a tree will also be planted for every tee you buy. Now there’s something to be grateful for.
$34, Tees For Change

United by Blue 167 Tee
Resolution: I will give up bottled water. 167 is the average number of water bottles disposed of in the ocean per person. If we all pledge to give up bottled water in favor of reusable bottles, we’d do a lot to help prevent the oceans from being clogged with plastic debris. When you buy this 100% Organic cotton tee, United by Blue does their part by helping remove one pound of trash from our waterways.
On sale for $26, Mission Savvy

PACT for Japan Light Boy Short
Resolution: I will help those less fortunate. PACT and Architecture for Humanity have teamed up to create this collection of organic undies, which supports the design and construction of a work-house for a cooperative of 15 fishermen in Shizugawa, a town where 70% of the structures were destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami in March. The cute pattern featuring Japanese lanterns is one of three designed by Yves Behar especially for the collection.
$22, PACT

United by Blue Sustainable Seafood Tee
Resolution: I will only consume seafood that is sustainable. When you purchase this 100% Organic cotton T-shirt, you help United by Blue remove a pound of trash from oceans and waterways around the world. When you check out, you can even choose — from one of three cleanup sites — where you want this pound of trash to be removed from. We should all aim to make sure that all the seafood we consume comes from a sustainable source. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guide is a great resource that will help you move toward that goal.
$34, United by Blue

peaceBOMB Resolution Wrap
Resolution: I will work toward a more peaceful world. This wrap bracelet is made from vintage silk string from France and a hand cast tag and comes wrapped around a resolution card for you to write down your goal. For each bracelet sold, Project peaceBOMB is able to clear one meter of bomb littered land in areas of Laos previously ravaged by war. Wear it around your wrist as a constant reminder of your resolution (and our collective desire for a more peaceful world).
$16, Project peaceBOMB

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Of course, I never wasted my hard-earned cash on something I didn’t need*. But in case you ever have, now there’s a good reason…to go useless.

Useless, in this situation, is guilt-free: sustainable, charitable and fashionable. It’s got good written all over it.

The eco-friendly brand Useless sells stuff people need and use and gives 10% of profits to water and sanitation projects in developing countries. (Find out more about these projects on the Useless website). The company’s small list of products includes messenger & tote bags (image above), hats, tees (image below), hoodies, reusable water bottles and notebooks. All are useful. Everything is 100% sustainable.

And fashionably cool, of course. But the emphasis is on making a difference and having a positive impact on the planet, because no one is exempt.

And with a name like Useless, I’m hoping more people actually take to heart the obvious play on words, and make more of an effort to…use less.

Shop for something Useless at their online store.

* okay, I’m lying.

via MaxGladwell

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1. Eco Endurance tee: For the weekend golfer with a conscience (he abandons you but cares deeply about the planet), these tees are sold to hundreds of courses worldwide and outlast a wood tee by at least 10:1. Benefits: manufactured with corn-fed biodegradable materials that can breakdown over time; no splintering and causing damage to mowing equipment and golf cart tires; come in custom colors.

2. Reware Attache: A brief case for the eco-exec or gadget geek on the move, it holds a 15″ laptop and other business and travel materials and is fabricated from recycled soda bottle fibers rewoven with super strength, water resistance and durability. $100.

3. Home Game, An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood: This memoir by Michael Lewis recounts his hands-off fathering to his three kids with former MTV host Tabitha Soren. If nothing else, his failings at aiding in the delivery room, diapering (only seven of his son’s first 600 changes), and coming up with appropriate punishments reveal the enormous challenges of parenting while making the dad in your house chuckle. Odds are, your green hubby will  also feel superior in a good way. Hey, my husband diapered and swaddled like a dula and even wore a sling! $23.95 for the hard copy.

4. A Bottle of Organic Whiskey:

Order dad a bottle of Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, $57, made by two experienced distillers using Scottish barley and pure spring water from the nearby Romach hills. When he has a shot after a hard day’s work, he will enjoy taking in the rich and mellow, fruity flavor with malty tones and a hint of smoke. Just bring him his organic wool slippers and a few EcoSalon articles and he’ll be in green heaven.

5.  A 100% Recycled EcoGir┞¢ Suit: Discarded PET bottles are spared from the landfill thanks to this handsome suit from the Israeli company Bagir. Using 100% post consumer material (up to 30 plastic bottles to build one suit) the company strives to maximize the quality of the fabric and lining while minimizing our carbon footprint. We all know the fashion industry leaves a big footprint. According to Treehugger, you can buy the jacket and pants for about $200 through the Sears catalog (Covington line). As Green Prophet puts it, the garment gives new meaning to the term Euro Trash.

6. Recycled pewter typewriter Cufflinks: Let him wear his initials on his sleeve, that is if he’s a guy who still wears French cuffs, which are major swank. Made from real typewriter keys, they spell love for $50 at the Inhabitat shop.

7. Do-it-Yourself Salsa Garden Kit: Sure, he can mix some killer margaritas but the man who can grow his own salsa is mucho macho. All you need is included in this packet from Herb Kit, from the tomatoes and onions to the bell peppers and jalapeno. $30 to get started. Ole, papa! Pass the chips. Details available at the Do-It-Yourself Network.

8. Billabong Sonic Swim Trunks: DUDE! Catch some buttery waves, Daddy-O, in these 100% recycled poly eco-supereme suede board trunks, available for $31.43 at  Sundanski.

9. Benjamin Button DVD: Buy this or rent this odyssey to enjoy with your husband and dad and witness together how a man can be an adoring parent and partner. Brad Pitt gives a tender performance as a spirit who cycles through life in reverse, arriving as an infant-size old man and growing into a hottie who meticulously keeps a journal tracking his life and thoughts for the woman who outgrows him and the daughter he must leave behind. Dad, it’s okay to cry. Now $16.91 at Overstock.

10. Plan a Suprise Outdoor Adventure with Nature Rocks: Pack his hiking shoes or water sandals and lead your green guy to a fun day kayaking, hiking, picnicking or simply exploring a great park, using the new Nature Rocks site as your guide. It’s a great way to bond as a family and a gift with memories that will truly last. It can even be free – letting you set aside your gift money for a great organic veggie meal after.

Main image: MShades

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