Ochis Coffee releases a new line of sunglasses made from organic coffee grounds
It’s been almost a year since Ochis Coffee launched its first eyewear collection, reached its Kickstarter goal...
Designer turns cellulose into plastic-free, biodegradable sequins
In a bid to make the fashion industry more sustainable, designer Elissa Brunato has developed the Bio Iridescent...
These waterproof shoes are made of recycled coffee grounds
Another innovative sneaker design is headed our way with the #RENS shoe coming from designers in Helsinki, Finland....
New line of men’s swimwear is made from recycled ocean plastic
Bluebuck menswear based in London has released a line of swim trunks made from certified Seaqual yarn, produced...
Zara pledges 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025
This week, major fashion brand Zara announced a pledge to use 100 percent sustainable fabrics by 2025. The company...
This summer sneaker is completely biodegradable
Earlier this month, Native Shoes showed its true sustainability colors with the unveiling of 100 percent biodegradable,...
Prym Fashion unveils eco-friendly clothing snaps made from plants and recycled bottles
The fashion industry is well-known for wasteful practices in manufacturing, including excessive water consumption...
Hannah Franco and Nancy Taylor celebrate sustainable fashion with époque évolution
Friends Nancy Taylor and Hannah Franco were traveling together in Morocco when they got the idea. Nancy couldn’t...
These biodegradable sweaters ditch fast fashion in favor of sustainable cashmere
With a goal of replacing fast fashion with consciously consumed fashion, Frances Austen’s summer 2019 collection...
SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic
Although admittedly late to the game, fashion is working towards cleaning up their act when it comes to corporate...
This backpack is made from locally sourced cork and recycled materials
The world’s landfills are piling up. While we hear a lot about how the fashion industry contributes to this problem,...
3D-printed jewelry company uses plants, not fossil fuels, to make its beautiful designs
Traditionally, most jewelry has always been made out of some type of metal: silver, gold, bronze or copper. Mining...
Ioncell technology creates eco-textile clothing fibers from birch trees
With clothing production leading the world as one of the highest-polluting industries, a new fiber contradicts...
Bananatex launches a sustainable material revolution at Milan Design Week
A party of three has collaborated to create a multi-purpose material sourced entirely from banana leaves. Swiss...
The convenience of "highway fitting" your clothes is hurting the planet
Everybody likes the convenience of a free return policy. But what consumers do privately in their home closets...
The sustainable wardrobe: it’s more accessible than you think
When it comes to making sure our homes are eco-friendly, it is easy to neglect the closet. Your clothes, however,...
Outdoor giant Merrell presents its most sustainable shoe to date
Outdoor apparel leader Merrell has unveiled its most sustainable shoe yet — and not just a single style, but...
Reebok develops plant-based sneakers made of cotton and corn
In an act focused on sustainability in an industry known for its heavy environmental impact, Reebok has created...
This 3D-printed device could help its users breathe underwater
Japanese designer and material scientist Jun Kamei has invented an underwater breathing device constructed with...
France could ban stores from tossing out unsold clothing
Earlier this year a viral Facebook photo of a clothing store in France destroying apparel sparked outrage — and...
Clothing made from recycled water bottles highlights the ongoing crisis in Flint
A new fashion exhibit in Queens underscores the ongoing water-contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan. "Flint Fit"...
Meridian Line launches ethically sourced, organic cotton jeans for the outdoors
Adventure calling? Gear up with Meridian Line, a range of eco-friendly denim designed for conquering the great...
This company makes leggings with biodegradable, compostable fabric
Have you ever heard the words 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' associated with activewear? Philadelphia-based...
Pauline van Dongen unveils backpack made with 'energy harvesting textile'
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has made a name for herself designing wearable technology and now she's back...
This jewelry is made with upcycled gold from Dell computers
Did you know that there's gold and silver in your computer? These precious metals end up in landfills when people...
These Adidas sneakers double as subway passes in Berlin
No ticket? No problem. If you're wearing Adidas's limited-edition EQT Support 93 sneaker, you'll be able to hitch...
Best Made Co. unveils hat made with synthetic spider silk
Following its release in March of the world's first commercially available product made from manmade spider silk—a...
The world's first graphene shoe soles are 50% more resistant to wear
British sportswear brand inov-8 decided to take footwear a leap further: with graphene. Working with the National...
Yves Béhar recycles wetsuits and boat sails into ocean-friendly bags
Yves Béhar is turning trash into treasure. The rock-star industrial designer, founder of the San Francisco-based...
Nike calls "Flyleather" its most sustainable leather material yet
When Nike introduced its Flyknit technology in 2012, the sportswear giant literally broke the mold of sneaker construction....