You probably consider yourself environmentally conscious because you might recycle every week, use paper instead of plastic bags and try to use disposable plates and cups as little as possible. That’s a great start, but why not take another big step and make your wardrobe environmentally conscious too?

Hear the words “eco-friendly clothing,” and you may envision an entire ensemble made out of hemp. But don’t worry, you don’t have to look like you’re wearing a burlap sack in order to help save the environment.

Starting in the early 2000s, clothing companies have become increasingly conscious of organic cotton and silks, or cotton and silks not treated with pesticides. Companies based entirely on organic clothing have cropped up out of nowhere, and coveted designers such as Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler and Oscar de la Renta have even begun to incorporate eco-friendliness into their designs. However, even though said designers come with intimidating price tags, there are cheaper options available for the environmentally conscious on a budget, such as H&M’s new spring line, which contains more organic cotton and debuts in March. Below is a list of trendy, eco-friendly clothing to suit any price range.

T-SHIRTS

Green Label Organic ($28)

Green Label tees are made from 100 percent organic cotton and are certified sweatshop free. Their T-shirts contain clever sayings, such as their “BUMMER” shirt, which has a picture of the gas-guzzling Hummer, and their “(Not) Made in China” shirt. Green Label can be found at Whole Foods Markets, Nordstroms and other stores as well as on their Web site: greenlabel.com.

American Apparel Organic Collection’s Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-shirt ($15)

American Apparel, based in Los Angeles, is one of the largest clothing manufacturers based in the United States. Since its beginning, American Apparel has always produced sweatshop-free clothing. Now, however, they have introduced an Organic Collection to their list. The Fine Jersey T-shirt is made from 100 percent organic cotton and comes in eight colors including black, natural and pomegranate. Clothing can be purchased at American Apparel stores and store.americanapparel.net.

JEANS

Linda Loudermilk’s Gathered Low-Rise Skinny Jean ($297)

High-end, couture designer Linda Loudermilk is always one of the highlights of fashion week. Her clothing, which she calls “luxury eco,” is made of bamboo and other exotic plants, and is produced by factories with fair label standards. Her denim collection is made of 99 percent organic cotton and 1 percent elastic. These jeans can be found on greenloop.com as well as small boutiques across the country and the United Kingdom.

Levi’s Eco Skinny Jeans ($78)

In 2005, the major denim company Levi’s launched their eco collection, made with organically grown cotton. These jeans come in gray, white, yellow, purple and dyed blue, and are made with 99 percent organic cotton and 1 percent lycra. More jeans can be found on their Web site, levisstore.com as well as Levi’s stores.

DRESSES

Stella McCartney’s Floral Slip Dress ($1,095)

Okay, so odds are most college students will not spend over a thousand dollars on a dress. But Stella McCartney’s Floral Slip Dress, made of a cotton/silk blend is really cute and can be found at Neiman Marcus, or on the department store’s Web site.

Gap (PRODUCT) Red Button-front Dress ($58)

Gap donates half of the profits of its Product Red line to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS. This super-cute knit, short-sleeved, scoop neck dress is made from Tencel, a soft, man-made fabric made from processed wood pulp.

SHOES

Patagonia’s W’s Scamperdown ($200)

Highly reminiscent of the Ugg, the Scamperdown is really warm but with the added bonus of being waterproof. Patagonia, an outdoor clothing company for surfing and hiking, evaluates raw materials, polices their waste, and donates a portion of all sales to support groups looking to make a difference, such as The Organic Exchange. The Organic Exchange introduces organic farmers to major retailers and educated them on the environmental benefits oforganic cotton. Patagonia has stores in major cities, but shoes and other clothes can be purchased on their Web site: patagonia.com.

Simple Shoes’ Retire ($55)

These slip-ons, are made of hemp, natural latex, organic cotton, and recycled tires. All of Simple Shoes’ shoes are made of all natural or recycled materials. These shoes, along with the brand’s sandals and flats, can be found at major department stores such as Nordstroms, Lord & Taylor’s, and Bloomingdales as well as on the store’s website: simpleshoes.com

HANDBAGS

Stella McCartney for LeSportsac’s Cosmetic Case ($98)

This spring, McCartney, an environmentally conscious designer has teamed with famed bag company, LeSportsac and created a line of totes, accessories, handbags and luggage made from recycled polyester. The cosmetic case comes in four prints, and is perfect as a hold everything in your big bag, or an evening clutch. The collection is currently available for pre-order at lesportsac.com.

Anya Hindmarch’s “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” Bag (list price $15, on eBay for $28 on average)

London designer Anya Hindmarch may be famous for her metallic and leather handbags, but last spring, this designer came out with the limited-edition canvas tote which reads, “I’m Not a Plastic Bag.” The bag was an attempt from the designer to make it fashionable not to use plastic bags. Stars such as Keira Knightly and Scarlett Johansen have been seen toting the bags around town soon after their release. There have since been knock-offs made but originals can be found for approximately $30 on eBay.