Fast fashion is finally beginning to going out of style! Enter a new era of sustainable fashion that doesn’t sacrifice environmental and social integrity for the sake of dressing well. This running list of sustainable fashion brands (organized by category) is intended to help you find alternatives and new favorites that fit your personal style …
Did you know that you can prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and even mitigate the negative impacts of climate change simply by purchasing vintage and secondhand clothing instead of new? The environmental footprint of new clothes is major: The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is expected to grow to …
Thrifting high-quality and sometimes designer clothing is quickly becoming a new favorite pastime for me. I will regularly keep track of new items from my favorite brands and scour online thrift stores to find the same or often an even better item! Don’t get me wrong, I still make purchases here and there from my …
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Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should you decide to purchase any items through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This list of must-read books on environmental racism, climate change, and sustainability is a compilation of both my favorites and the ones on my current reading …
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As a white woman in the sustainability space, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to be actively anti-racist and encourage other non-black and non-POC folks to do the same — in everyday life, professional settings, and in the world of sustainability in general. One of the simplest ways to get started is to actively …
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Sustainability and social justice are inextricably linked to one another. We cannot build a sustainable future and mitigate the consequences of climate change without addressing the racial injustices that exist in our current systems. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other innocent black civilians, it is critical …
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COVID-19 Advisory: Please stay safe and follow the recommended guidelines for your area on social distancing, clothing donations, and recycling. Who doesn’t love a good closet clean-out? Decluttering our wardrobes both saves us time in getting dressed and helps us make smarter shopping choices. With a thoroughly edited closet, we can dress well, save money, …
Sustainable clothing has come a long way in terms of style options. You no longer have to choose between respecting the planet and wearing something other than a brown paper bag. (But if you’re into that, that’s cool!) Sustainable clothing companies are increasingly focused on using eco-friendly fabrics, promoting worker welfare, and reducing their environmental …
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Not all clothing fabrics are created equally when it comes to their environmental footprints. The most eco-friendly fabrics are the ones that leave very little behind. This includes everything from how a fabric is made to where it ends up once we’re done with it. This guide will shed some light on what makes …
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Some brands are taking sustainability seriously. Others aren’t really practicing what the preach. Here’s how you can find out whether a brand is truly sustainable.
