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.
Turn Your Wedding Gown into Compost
byYour big day comes around once and then your wedding dress gets packed away in your wardrobe where you might look at it every now and then with fond memories. But imagine if that gorgeous dress could end up doing something great for the planet after you’ve danced up a storm in it?
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.
Orthorexia: When Eating Healthy Becomes an Obsession
byMany of us have tried different diets and we all know people who are consistently gluten-free, sugar-free, booze-free or living a strict paleo lifestyle. While some people need to follow certain strict diets (like people who have celiac disease and actually feel uncomfortable after eating something that contains gluten), others turn into complete health nuts – and not in a good way.
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.”
Food Markets in Gauteng
byFood markets are the new flea markets. A few years ago, people would gladly spend their Sundays browsing through antiques, cell phone covers and clothes. Today, we’re all about finding the best craft beer, gourmet food and interesting ingredients. Here are a few food markets that you can check out in Gauteng:
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.
Where Has the Ocean Plastic Gone?
byWe’re constantly being warned about the tons of plastic that are littering the surface of our world’s oceans – but now a recent study shows that they are disappearing.