Auralis, United By Blue & Forks Over Knives: The Book

•NYC based label Auralis offers up some fresh, sustainable men's looks including a recycled hemp/organic cotton vest in gray. The collection also features a vegan belt created out of the fallen roots of a Cupey tree.

• United By Blue is a brand focused on cleaning up our waterways. For every item sold, they promise that 1lb of trash is cleaned up directly by their staff.  Their products are made from organic cotton, and even their packaging is low-impact, using renewable banana fiber packaging instead of plastic whenever possible. Their hangtags are made from elephant dung with flower seeds that grow blue flowers when planted. In addition to the bags I've showcased here, they have a nice selection of smart graphic tees addressing everything from overfishing to oil to shark finning.

• Forks Over Knives is a ground-breaking documentary. Now, the companion book has made the New York Times Bestsellers List, and you can get them both for just over $30. It's a how-to companion featuring recipes, practical advice, and an easy-to-implement approach to nutrition that is good for you, the planet, and animals. The book includes:

• • Insights from the luminaries behind the film—Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, The Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, and many others
• • Success stories from converts to plant-based eating—like San’Dera Prude, who no longer needs to medicate her diabetes, has lost weight, and feels great!
• • The many benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet—for you, for animals and the environment, and for our future
• • A helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, including tips on transitioning and essential kitchen tools
• • 125 recipes from 25 champions of plant-based dining—from Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins and Sunny Orange Yam Bisque to Garlic Rosemary Polenta and Raspberry-Pear Crisp—delicious, healthy, and for every meal, every day