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Mr. Green Jeans: Eco-Friendly Pants for Men

By Pam Gaulin, published Jul 02, 2008
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Is your guy a Mr. Green Jeans? Help him out with these top eco-friendly jeans and pants, made just for men. These jeans are organic; some are manufactured using fair trade practices, but you will pay the price.

Mr. Green Jeans: Considerations

When purchasing a pair of eco-friendly pants for him there are a number of factors to consider.

Material - Most of these eco-friendly pants for him are made from 100 percent organic cotton. Others have a hemp mix.

Price - Many of these eco-friendly pants for men are priced at $100 or more. Does this fit with his idea of being green?

Fair Trade Practices - For some, organic cotton is not enough. It may be important to know if the jeans were manufactured using fair trade labor practices. That information is included here when available.

Manufactured in the U.S.A.? - It may matter to him if the eco-friendly jeans for men are manufactured in the United States or abroad. Some companies do both.

Mr. Green Jeans: Eco-Friendly Pants for Him

Certified Jeans
The Price of Green: $84-$88
Claim to Fame: Made in the United States

Certified Jeans are made from 100 percent organic cotton that is also milled in the United States, according to Certified Jeans. Certified Jeans may be purchased online at CertifedJeans.com.

You may also contact Certified Jeans at 8821 Renton Avenue S in Seattle Washington 98118. For more information please call (206) 286-9685. 206.286.9685

Edun Ecliplse Jeans
The Price of Green: $175
Claim to Fame: Edun is co-owend by Bono. Yes, that Bono.

The Edun Eclipse Jeans carry a straight leg for a straight-edged guy. The Edun Eclipse Jeans are a deep "Pluto" blue and made with African cotton.

What Makes them Eco-Friendly?

The Edun Eclipse Jeans are an eco-friendly clothing option for men because they are made in Tunisia, using Fair Trade labor practices. African cotton. Their jeans are made in factories owned by locals in India, Africa and South Africa, according to Edun.

Loomstate Jeans
The Price of Green:$159

Mr. Green Jeans: Eco-Friendly Pants for Men

How green are his jeans?

Credit: Photo by Marcos André/Wikimedia Commons

Copyright: Photo by Marcos André/Wikimedia Commons

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Re: the prices....that's why I provided the vintage jeans idea as well :-)

Posted on 07/06/2008 at 10:07:26 PM

 
Wow those are some exspensive jeans. Hope they last a long time!

Posted on 07/06/2008 at 6:07:50 PM

 
cool article.

Posted on 07/06/2008 at 11:07:00 AM

 
Great ideas.....green jeans are the way to go!

Posted on 07/06/2008 at 11:07:07 AM

 
Good info!

Posted on 07/05/2008 at 6:07:20 PM

 
Oh, awesome! I'm going to get some for my husband.

Posted on 07/03/2008 at 5:07:55 PM

 
Ding! Ding! Jcorn wins the prize for obscure 70s TV references!

Posted on 07/03/2008 at 2:07:48 PM

 
I've tried very hard to find affordable green clothing and products... it's not easy! Thanks for highlighting some companies... if the jeans fit right maybe it's worth a splurge! Chinook in Davis Square, Somerville has a lot of sustainable made clothing. Just an FYI!

Posted on 07/03/2008 at 8:07:53 AM

 
Got a smile out of "Mr Green Jeans". Wasn't he a part of Captain Kangaroo (wow, am I dating myself with that question). Excellent details and info!

Posted on 07/02/2008 at 11:07:43 PM

 
Interesting article! I like the idea of increasing my green karma, but these jeans are a little too expensive.

Posted on 07/02/2008 at 9:07:28 PM

 
not for me

Posted on 07/02/2008 at 2:07:25 PM

 
Very interesting.

Posted on 07/02/2008 at 2:07:24 PM

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