How to be a More Conscious Consumer before Earth Month Ends
As climate change becomes worse with extreme weather conditions, wildfires, floods, etc., the fashion industry and its consumers need to re-evaluate their practices and keep the planet in mind.
Coach Turns Trash into Treasure with Their New Sub - Label ‘Coachtopia’
The brand Coach just launched their new sub label ‘Coachtopia,’ where the bags are made from upcycled materials.
Chile’s Big Problem is a Mountain of Clothing
In an article on Chile’s Atacama Desert, John Bartlett illustrates what is being called “the great fashion garbage patch,” a mountain range of discarded textiles that have been carted in from all over the world, picked through, and cast aside.
Primark’s New Circularity Collection Shows the Future of Sustainability within Fashion
Primark just released their new circularity collection that has garments that are meant to be fully recyclable and reusable.
5 Things You Can Do At Home To Celebrate Earth Month
April is mother nature’s time to be appreciated and supported. Most people know about Earth Day, April 22, but the entire month of April is dedicated to our beautiful home. During this month there is a lot of awareness and encouragement about what we can do to help the earth and change our ways to live more sustainably.
H&M collaborates with ThredUp for resale initiative and platform, Pre-Loved
Fast fashion giant H&M launched its resale platform called Pre - Loved in partnership with online consignment website ThredUp.
Is the US government doing anything about Greenwashing?
Recently, the US government is beginning to step in and take action, but overall, little has been done on a national level even with the government knowing about this problem and the government is not doing enough to make any real changes.
Natural Dyes: What They Are and Where to Find Them
Natural dyes are gaining momentum in the fashion industry; due to growing concerns about ecologically safe clothing production, more and more brands are turning to natural dyes in order to create a more ethical product.
An Ethical Sneaker Guide
Which sneaker companies are just practicing advanced greenwashing, and which ones are actually worth the markup?
Let’s Talk About Denim Recycling and Upcycling In the Fashion Industry
As the fashion industry looks for more sustainable practices, recycling and upcycling has become a way for them to be sustainable without spending too much money. Recycling and upcycling is especially popular within the denim industry.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is Pushing for Climate Disclosure Regulations from More Companies
As of November, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is thinking about placing a requirement for publicly traded companies in the US registered with the SEC to create a climate disclosure program.
We Need To Talk About the Fashion Industry’s Greenwashing Problem
The term “Greenwashing” is used to describe a brand that claims to have sustainable products and/or practices in order to mislead customers into buying their products. This is a big problem within the fashion industry, specifically in fast fashion.
Can New York’s Fashion Act Increase Sustainability within the Fashion Industry?
In January of this year, the New York legislature was introduced to The Fashion Act. The act was introduced by a coalition led by Maxine Bédat, founder of the New Standard Institute, lawmaker Anna Kelles and senator Alessandra Biaggi. The act is also backed by various sustainable brands such as Everlane, Reformation and Patagonia
