Mother Nature gets her due on Earth Day.
The 46th annual worldwide celebration on Friday raises awareness on the importance of environmental sustainability.
Of course, going green isn't only a matter of preserving the planet's natural resources — it's about savings, too.
That's why some retailers are opening their doors, and offering sales and incentives for consumers to give back to local and global communities while getting something special in return.
Here's a roundup of fashionable ways to celebrate Earth Day 2016 in Atlanta.
When: Monday-Sunday; April 18-24
How to go green: Donate your unwanted apparel for a global recycling effort.
What: In a campaign led by rapper M.I.A., H&M retailers worldwide celebrate World Recycle Week with the goal of collecting 1,000 tons of discarded apparel. Bring in your old clothes and receive 30 percent off new items including clothing from the 2016 Conscious Exclusive Collection.
Address: 231 18th St. NW (Atlantic Station); and other locations.
Alles Bags
How to go green: Support a local manufacturer.
What: Atlanta-based Alles Bags has a line of 100 percent vegan leather carryall bags that start at $169.
Address: 1210 Warsaw Road, Suite 1200, Roswell; Showroom.
When: Friday and Saturday, April 22-23.
How to go green: Shop for reusable goods.
What: Everything at Salvation Army Atlanta Family Stores will be 50 percent off on Friday and Saturday at downtown, Roswell, Duluth and Snellville locations. Proceeds will benefit a local rehabilitation center.
Address: 740 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta; and more locations.
When: Friday, April 22.
How to go green: Shop for reusable goods.
What: Annually, this gently used retailer hosts a cash-only Earth Day $1 Sale, offering a variety of men's and women's clothing, accessories and jewelry. All proceeds benefit the Center for Biological Diversity.
Address: 1057 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta.
When: Friday, April 22.
How to go green: Donate your sneakers and enjoy green festivities.
What: Georgia Tech hosts its 19th annual Earth Day Festival and sneaker collection drive. The event is free and open to the public, featuring a clothing swap, giveaways and more.
Address: Student Center and Skiles Courtyard
When: Friday, April 22.
How to go green: Instead of wasting paper and plastic, shop with an eco-friendly bag.
What: Receive a free reusable tote bag with any purchase.
Address: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road; Perimeter Mall, Atlanta.
When: April 15-22.
How to go green: Use your shopping dollars to help the environment.
What: Buy one pair of shorts, get one tree free at American Eagle Outfitters. For every pair of AEO Denim X and Flex Shorts purchased, the retailer will donate a tree on your behalf (up to 100,000 trees).
Address: 3393 Peachtree Drive NE, Atlanta; more locations.
Paul Mitchell
How to go green: Open your heart without opening your wallet online.
What: The hair care manufacturer will plant a tree in Peru or Haiti on your behalf by simply choosing the country on a partner website.
