This year, 10 million tons of American clothes will go to landfill, and 3 million tons of clothes will be burned. The tragedy? Most of this is unnecessary. The fashion industry has taught us to lead a disposable lifestyle but…
Want to have a ton of fun with your friends and save money and give the planet a hand? Well, that’s easy. Why not hold a clothing swap? They’re easy to run and they allow you to swap the clothes…
How many pounds of clothing does the average American send to landfill every year? 70 pounds! Yes, that’s how much material we’re wasting each year. That’s 11.5 million tonnes of textiles in landfills and roughly 5% of every landfill is…
I grew up wearing my brother’s “hand-me-downs” and experienced social bullying. In the past, there was a stigma attached to secondhand clothes – secondhand clothes were only for the “needy” and “unfortunate”. Thankfully, there’s a shift underway that values a…
We’ve got something special to share with you, today, the confessions of a thrift store addict. You see, I’ve always loved thrift stores and since they moved online, I’ve got even more involved with them. Here’s why I consider myself…
The time has come for everyone to switch to vegan leather. You included! You’ll be in good company! Check out all the vegan handbags and vegan purse brands using plant-based vegan leather these days. Even the actress and celebrity Pamela…
As humans continue to seek more sustainable and eco-friendly ways of living, upcycling and repurposing old materials has become an increasingly popular option. It just makes sense! One such material that can easily be repurposed is the humble t-shirt. Instead…
One of the best things about leading a sustainable life is learning new things. Like how to dye clothes. You can take any old garment where the fabric is still in decent condition and give it a new lease of life…
There’s nothing cooler, at this moment, in the fashion world than a minimalist wardrobe or capsule wardrobe. You may be wondering what is a capsule wardrobe because that’s the big buzzword in minimalism now. A capsule wardrobe is simply a…
Fast fashion is the current model that informs most of our fashion purchases. The term “fast fashion” refers to a fashion movement designed to encourage people to constantly buy new items and discard the old. The internet and communication networks…
You may already know that the fashion industry does a lot of harm to the planet. That’s why you need to know the answer to “what is lyocell?” You may not know that to counter the issues caused by “fast…
What could be easier in life than changing the shoe brands you wear so that they are kinder to the planet and our environment? Recycled shoes aren’t pre-worn shoes. Let’s make that clear! They are shoes made out of recycled materials, such as…