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The Amazing Denim Jean Revolution By Fraunhofer IAP

Conventional denim manufacturing is one of the most polluting processes in today's global fashion industry. A group of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam,... Read More

Posted on Aug 27, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How O'ave Makes Epic Eco Sportswear in Germany

O'ave is the latest sustainable sportswear brand from Germany. It creates environmentally friendly activewear from ocean waste. Its founders Sören Romboy and Pia Steffens believe in exercise, in a healthy... Read More

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How Nike Latest Viral Sneakers Push Toward Zero Waste

American multinational corporation Nike is continuing to push toward zero carbon and zero waste in an attempt to protect the future of sports. Its latest viral sneakers, the Nike Sportswear... Read More

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Are Bioplastics Biodegradable

Whether you are looking for more sustainable fabrics for your wardrobe or an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics, bioplastics or bio-based plastics are an amazing option. Also known as... Read More

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

10 Tips For a Zero Waste Summer

Now is the time to enjoy your summer with Zero Waste. All kinds of waste are piling up in landfills at an alarming rate. Single-use plastics have a disastrous impact... Read More

Posted on Aug 12, 2020 By Alex Assoune

10 Reasons Why Zero Waste Is Impossible

Developing Zero Waste in the world is a much-needed endeavor. Especially in the fashion industry, clothing and other textile wastes are piling up in landfills at an alarming rate. The... Read More

Posted on Aug 10, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Zero Waste Daniel Transforms Fabric Scraps Into Unisex Apparel

Zero Waste Daniel is a sustainable, eco-friendly, and handmade in Brooklyn fashion brand by Daniel Silverstein, a zero-waste lifestyle pioneer, and clothing designer. He creates genderless clothing and accessories with... Read More

Posted on Aug 06, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sneaker Label Veja Reveals Vegan Urca Design

The latest release of sneaker label Veja is called Urca, a vegan version of the brand’s famous V-12 shoes. Veja uses natural rubber and organic cotton as base materials and... Read More

Posted on Aug 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Recycling Aluminum Cans for Belts and Bags

London-based sustainable accessory brand Elvis & Kresse is researching a green solution to recycle aluminum cans into buckles and zips for their belts and bags. This initiative is part of... Read More

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Malvern Town FC Wears Eco-Friendly Kits From Hope And Glory

Malvern Town Football Club is fitted with the eco-friendly kits from Hope + Glory Sportswear for this new season. These kits are made from recycled plastic and are part of... Read More

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Malvern Town FC Wears Eco-Friendly Kits From Hope And Glory

Circular Systems Isaac Nichelson on Eco-Fashion Using Food Waste

Sustainable fashion is one of the biggest challenges of our time. It requires new technologies, innovations, and infrastructure developments. One of them is using food waste to create eco-friendly fibers... Read More

Posted on Jul 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Alternatives to Recycled Plastic You Should Know About

Conscious consumers now look for sustainable synthetic fabrics as the more ethical and responsible choice for clothing, especially in activewear and sports apparel. Recycled plastics including recycled polyester and nylon... Read More

Posted on Jul 11, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Mattathinte Noolizha St. Teresa’s College Sustainability Project

St. Teresa’s College has launched a sustainability project called "Mattathinte Noolizha" to educate students about responsible consumption of fast fashion. St. Teresa's College is an autonomous women's college located at... Read More

Posted on Jul 09, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Trash The Runway Recycled Couture Fashion Show

Trash the Runway - Recycled Couture is putting on a fashion show for students in grades 6-12 with sustainability in mind. The annual event is organized by the Common Threads... Read More

Posted on Jul 08, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Instagram Thrift Accounts Helping Sustainable Fashion

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown, many young shoppers used to visit clothing stores now shop online on their phones. Instagram thrift accounts raise awareness about sustainable fashion... Read More

Posted on Jul 06, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How Long Does Rayon Take to Biodegrade

Rayon is one of the most common fabrics used in the fashion world, alongside cotton and polyester. It's a semi-synthetic fabric or man-made cellulosic fiber. There are many different types... Read More

Posted on Jul 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Redress Gets New Headquarters in Hong Kong

Environmental NGO Redress working to reduce waste in the fashion industry just moved into a new headquarter in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Sham Shui Po is an area of... Read More

Posted on Jul 01, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Lanasia Sustainable Swimwear Made by Women for Women

Lanasia is a new sustainable swimwear brand made by women for women. Two sisters Lisa-Maria and Anna-Sophia Beck from Ruggell Liechtenstein are proving that sustainability can be sexy. The designer... Read More

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How Your Addiction to Fast Fashion Kills People And Animals

Fast fashion is fun, convenient, cheap, and has gained massive popularity over the last 20 years. Unfortunately, it's responsible for the death of thousands of people and billions of animals... Read More

Posted on Jun 25, 2020 By Alex Assoune

What is the Purpose of Upcycling Fashion

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally. It produces massive amounts of waste, pollution, and carbon emissions every year. Upcycling fashion is one opportunity for fashion lovers... Read More

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Vagabond Shoemakers Recycles Post-Consumer Shoes

The Swedish shoe brand Vagabond Shoemakers recycles used shoes to reduce waste thanks to innovations. You can bring your old shoes to your nearest Vagabond store for reuse or recycling.... Read More

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Vatrina: Egyptian Graduation Project for Sustainable Fashion

The COVID-19 crisis is an unprecedented crisis that pushes more sustainability in the fashion world. Egyptian students also understand the complex issues present in the textile and apparel industry for... Read More

Posted on Jun 05, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Barbara Meier Ambassador for Fair Fashion

Barbara Meier is a famous German fashion model, actress, author, and ambassador for fair fashion. She rose in the public eye by winning the second season of Germany's Next Topmodel... Read More