More than 5,000 Cambodian garment workers have failed to reach an agreement with their employers after an 11 day strike. They were asking for a $5 pay raise from their base salary of $61 that requires
We’re counting down the minutes until we can yell out “Summer!” and dive straight into a pool of bright blue water. Just in time to beat the heat, we’re giving away an Eco Swim by
Flip-flops are a summer staple that many of us will be spending the next three months in. But instead of purchasing some flimsy pair at the local mall this year, why not consider slipping your toes into
Really, Lady Gaga? While we’re not surprised about Gaga’s second meat dress, which she proudly tweeted a photo of herself wearing while playing a show in Tokyo, we are disappointed. Hopefully
If you’ve ever seen police officers walking around in full gear during a heat wave, you’ve probably felt a little faint just looking at them. Lucky for them, scientists from the Swiss
Spring is in full swing (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), and in many parts of the world that means one thing: Rain. And lots of it. To help you navigate the wide world of rain gear, our
Fashion is probably the last thing you thought you could fight off malaria with, but this anti-malaria bodysuit is stylish while it repels mosquitos that could carry the disease. Created by a Cornell
Looking for a sustainable gift for Mom? Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still unsure about what to give the #1 lady in your life, we say jewelry is always a sure bet.
The electronics industry is constantly making advancements to make their products better, but the invention of GraphExeter by the University of Exeter has everyone looking forward to big changes in the
Being the eco beauty-addicts we are, we’re always on the hunt for new products that do well by the earth. Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty is the latest collection to catch our eye for its
Have you ever wanted to be the center of attention like a scene-stealing celebrity? CuteCircuit is making that possible with their wearable technology savvy as they launch ready-to-wear smart textiles,
Bad news for the fashion industry – nearly 50 major apparel brands have links with factories that have been disregarding China’s environmental laws, according to Cleaning Up the Fashion
Would you love to get your hands on a piece of Hovey Lee‘s gorgeous, environmentally sustainable jewelry? If you’re as enamored by her accessories as we are, then enter our Earth Day Contest
Congratulations are in order for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who are apparently engaged, or so we assume by the giant diamond sitting on Jolie’s left ring finger. Why do we care? The diamond is
H&M is a fast-fashion mogul – due to their low-wage production and trendy pieces we wouldn’t label them a paragon of ethical fashion. However they have pursued several sustainable
Letting your feet breathe after a long winter filled with wool socks and boots is one of spring’s sweetest gifts and a new pair of charming ballet flats are a great first step to letting those feet
Think that crushed red bugs are only used to color Starbucks drinks? Guess again. Cochineal extract is also used widely in cosmetics, namely your lipstick. Aside from the cringe- factor, the dye is known
Have you ever thought of extending spring cleaning to your make-up bag? To celebrate the start of the season, we’re giving away a whole set of eco-friendly, vegan makeup brushes worth more than
From snake venom to snail goo to bull semen, there’s nothing some women won’t slather on or inject in their faces in order to keep themselves looking young. If you thought Botox was weird, let
If you love scouring thrift stores as much as we do, you’ll find Sloth and the ideas driving it genius. Inspired by their studies, two students at New York University are launching a secondhand
Greenpeace activists and Planet Streetpainting artists teamed up to create this amazing optical illusion at the World Fashion Centre in Amsterdam. The piece is bringing attention to hidden toxic
It might not be obvious when you’re shopping for new clothes, but according to World Bank, 17-20 percent of industrial water pollution is caused by the clothing industry. Disheartened by the
The IOU Project is a movement to rethink how goods are produced and sold in order to benefit people and the planet, not just big business. Recently, Summer Rayne Oakes, co-founder of Source4Style, spoke
Big chain retailers like H&M are jumping on the green bandwagon, now producing not just basics, but fabulous, red-carpet-ready gowns that feature sustainable fabrics. H&M recently debuted their
Eco fashionistas have been able to get their fill of the latest green fashions on Inhabitat’s “Sustainable Style” Pinterest board, but now our eco-fashion sister site Ecouterre has launched a
We are happy to report that the Duchess of Cambridge seems to be an undercover thrift store shopper! Grazia Daily tracked her gorgeous gray National Portrait Gallery coat-dress to a secondhand store
CuteCircuit first came onto our radar back in 2009 with their design of the world’s largest wearable display. Now it looks like the London-based atelier is back once again, this time with a glowing
Be ready for those April showers next month with these stylish, equestrian-inspired rainboots by Kamik. They sell for $65 but they can be yours for free if you enter our giveaway on Ecouterre! Aside from
As we all look forward to the start of the 2012 London Olympics, War on Want, an anti-poverty charity is looking into the human rights violations committed by the companies that provide the sportswear.
It’s no secret that here at Inhabitat, we’re fans of repurposing old materials into new, useful pieces. Maison Martin Margiela took those hunks of excess plastic that sit at the end of our
