77-year-old launches waterproof hemp shoe company
8000Kicks hemp shoes opened in 2018 after founder Bernardo Carreira finished his business studies at Purdue University....
Bushwick bartender makes gorgeous necklaces from NYC's trash
When she's not slinging brews behind a Bushwick bar, designer Lorelei Christensen is scouring some of New York...
Wear jeans on your eyes with these funky sunglasses made of upcycled denim
Who knew that "thigh wear as eye wear" would be the next big thing in the world of eco fashion? Founded by British...
The 2019 Redress Design Awards showcased the very best of emerging eco-designers
Eco-fashion has come leaps and bounds in recent decades, but one environmental clothing organization has spent...
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...
Inhabitat Interview with Beth Cosmos, owner of Billygoats & Raincoats
In 2016, Beth Cosmos was fresh out of design school at the University of South Wales and volunteering at several...
H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae
Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your...
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,...
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"...
Clothing company removes 1,000,000 pounds of trash from global waters
Fast fashion is a dirty business, and the apparel industry is considered one of the world's most toxic, second...
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...
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...
These vegan "Star Wars" sneakers are made with discarded pineapple leaves
The pineapple is strong with these sneakers—literally. A collaboration between Star Wars and London-based shoemaker...
RiverBlue: Jason Priestley-narrated documentary exposes the dark side of your blue jeans
Are your clothes causing the world's rivers to bleed blue? Directed by David McIlvride and Roger Williams and narrated...
First spider-silk garment to hit the market is this necktie from Bolt Threads
Bolt Threads, a purveyor of synthetic spider silk, has launched the world's first commercially available product...
