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.
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Peta Exposes Shocking Sheep Abuse in the Name of Wool
byPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals {PETA} has obtained graphic hidden-camera footage that indicates widespread animal abuse in sheep farms across Australia and the United States.
China Takes the First Step Towards Ending Animal Testing for Cosmetics
byChina has taken another important step towards ending cruel animal testing for cosmetics. From June 30, animal testing for ordinary cosmetics produced and sold inside China will no longer be legally mandated.
The Rag Bag: Encouraging Consumers to Donate Old Clothing
byThe Rag Bag encourages consumers to donate something old every time you buy something new. The Rag Bag is a dual-function shopping carrier designed to make it easy for consumers to recycle unwanted clothes.
U.S Passes Bill to Ban Sale of Elephant Ivory & Rhino Horn
byLast week, New Jersey in the U.S’s legislature took a brave step against elephant poaching, by passing a bill that eliminates the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn. C
Adidas Back Onside with Greenpeace Detox 2020 Plans
byAdidas is returning onside with it’s Greenpeace Detox Plan. Two weeks after the FIFA World Cup sponsor received a a red card from Greenpeace for lagging behind on its commitments toward creating a toxic-free supply chain, the sportswear giant announced last Wednesday key milestones that will steer its efforts back on course.
Greenpeace Uncovers Toxic World Cup Merchandise
byGreenpeace is calling foul on Adidas, Nike, and Puma and accusing them of manufacturing toxic World Cup merchandise, ahead of this week’s start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Nike Reveals World’s first 3D-printed Performance Sports Bag
byNike has recently unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed performance sports bag, but don’t count on owning one yourself. The sportswear giant only made three copies of the carryall, which it’s billing the world’s first three-dimensionally printed performance sports bag.
How Do Your Favourite Brands “MeasureUp”?
byMeasureUp, a non-profit website, serves as a benchmarking tool to help consumers make informed decisions about where to buy their clothes.
Cowabunga! Methane Backpacks to turn Cow Farts into Green Energy
byCows farts are rich in methane gas, a greenhouse gas and a fuel source. But trying to trap those farts is not an easy task, until now!