Sweden Debuts World’s First Garment Made from Recycled Cotton
byAccording to reports Sweden recently unveiled the world’s first dress made from 100% recycled cotton.
FASHION
Bamboo Sunglasses that Help Save Forests
byCurrently gathering funds through a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGogo, Seed Eyewear is on a mission to make sustainable and elegant bamboo sunglasses with a cause – with every pair of sunglasses purchased, you donate to plant 5 new trees.
Vans Debuts a Sneaker Made From Cork
bySkatewear brand, Vans, recently introduced a sneaker made from cork. The “Prelow” sneaker, part of its premium OTW collection, now includes a cork-clad option.
H&M Leading the Way in Organic Cotton Use
byH&M has topped the list of the world’s biggest users of certified organic cotton, according to the Textile Exchange’s latest report.
Esprit Releases PETA-Approved Vegan Kicks for Women
byEsprit’s new collection of women’s sneakers isn’t just vegan-friendly, it’s also endorsed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Dirty Denim Exposed in Upcoming Documentary “RiverBlue”
byRiverBlue, an upcoming Canadian documentary, follows renowned river conservationist Mark Angelo as he paddles down waterways such as the Yamuna River in India, the Pearl River Delta in China, and the Citarum River in Indonesia to reveal jean manufacturing’s poisonous toll, as well as the impact these polluted waterways have on the people who rely on them most.
These Shoes are 100% Rubbish. You Did It.
byEverything you desire is garbage, or will be eventually. That’s the message behind “Everything You Buy is Rubbish,” an art campaign by a group of Goldsmiths, University of London students who wanted to give form to consumerism’s “plastic legacy.”
Maisie Williams Dons Recycled Comic Book Dress at Comic Con
byActress Maisie Williams, who plays the scrappy Arya Stark in the HBO hit Game of Thrones, arrived at Entertainment Weekly’s annual San Diego Comic-Con party on Sunday wearing a gown made out of recycled comic books.
Sunglasses Made from Hemp
byIntroducing Hemp Eyewear, sunglasses made from a hemp fibre composite, designed and manufactured by Sam Whitten. ‘Research into hemp and its possible applications led to the discovery of hemp and flax fibre composite sheet material which are impregnated with an eco friendly binder,’ said Whitten.
Fake Clothing Drop Off Bins Hit NYC
byGenerous clothing donors in New York City have been getting duped lately, mistakenly “donating” their gently used items into bins run by for-profit companies.