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"...
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...
Origami-inspired clothing line that grows with kids wins Dyson award
The cost of keeping a growing child clothed is oftentimes staggering, which is why this expanding origami-inspired...
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...
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...
Timberland transforms recycled plastic bottles into shoes, bags
For its latest collection, Timberland is turning to the bottle—the plastic bottle, that is. The outdoor-wear...
7 eco-friendly fabrics that don’t sacrifice quality
Sustainability gets a bad rap in the fashion world according to Giusy Bettoni, CEO of the eco-textile consultancy...
NYC nonprofit Nest connects luxury brands with craftspeople around the world
In 2004, just two weeks after finishing graduate school, Rebecca van Bergen began Nest with the idea that supporting...
New Kering app lets Parsons fashion students track the environmental impacts of their designs
Kering, the luxury goods parent company of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, recently announced a new...
Score this upcycled convertible Freitag backpack ($340) for free in our fall giveaway
Looking for the perfect all-in-one bag to carry around town? Freitag's ultra-versatile "R123 Woolf" convertible...
Punah Project recycles industrial waste into fashion-forward accessories
It's not often that manufacturing companies are overly concerned with the environmental impact of their excessive...
Most of Nike’s shoes are made using recycled materials
Nike is taking sustainable style seriously - these days, a full 71 percent of their shoes contain recycled materials....
Can the resale trend make for a more sustainable fashion market?
It seems like everywhere you look, people are cleaning out the clutter for a cleaner, simpler life. But where do...
Innovative shoe created from fungus creates zero waste
Though the footwear industry creates about 20 billion pairs of shoes worldwide every year, most of them aren't...
Orange Harp brings sustainable fashion to your iPhone
In today’s day and age, there are is a growing segment of discerning consumers who know and realize that making...
The Tripty Project transforms pineapple leaves into stylish no-waste bags and clothes
Fashion startup the Tripty Project is on a mission to prove that an ethical supply chain is both environmentally...
These hats are made out of recycled fabric from billiard tables
Ukraine-based design studio ValorisationLab has come up with a collection of hats that are made from an unusual...
Win this limited edition Positive Impact Awards scarf and help advance sustainability in the fashion industry
The Pratt Institute’s Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator is hosting its inaugural Positive Impact Awards as...
BF+DA Positive Impact Awards honor Ecouterre managing editor Jasmin Malik Chua
We're brimming with pride today as we announce that our very own Jasmin Malik Chua has been recognized with a Pratt...
Join Ecouterre and the Museum of the City of New York for a discussion on ethical fashion
This Thursday, join Ecouterre and the Museum of the City New York for a discussion on ethical fashion. Ecouterre's...
GIVEAWAY: Win a Voltaic solar backpack in Inhabitat’s Back to School Contest (worth $330)!
It's hard to believe, but fall is nearly upon us and a new semester will be in full swing sooner than we know it....
Fashion=Activism: Rethink, Reuse, Respect opens at Pratt Institute’s Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator
You've probably been seeing pretty photos from New York Fashion Week flooding your social media feeds, but Pratt...
Freitag announces that their 100% compostable denim is about to hit shelves
Finally, your favorite pair of pants is about to get greener because 100% compostable denim is about to hit the...
INTERVIEW: Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am Tells Us Why Green Fashion is the Future
Green fashion already has a strong group of loyal followers, but how do we get the word out to a larger audience?...
Don’t miss FIT’s Sustainable Business and Design Conference today
If you're in the New York area, don't miss your chance to hear from some of our nation's most respected sustainability...
21 Ethical Lingerie Gifts for an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, there should be other things on your mind than the sustainable pedigree of your lingerie....
You’re invited: Explore how tech is redefining fashion at the BF+DA’s Fashion Week events
From 3D-printed shoes to tweeting dresses to solar-powered jackets, examples of wearable technology are slowly...
NYC film screening: See Cotton Road at the BF + DA this Wednesday
Americans consume nearly 20 billion new items of clothing each year, but how many of us know where and how those...
14 eco-friendly knit gifts to cozy up to
Share the warmth this holiday season with a sustainable knit gift that will bring comfort and joy to hearts, hands,...
14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts That Sparkle
Make spirits bright this holiday with gifts of jewelry that pander the planet as much as their recipients. Add...