Remember our article on the 7 r’s of waste management? Since textile waste is a subset of waste in general, it seems only fitting to revisit these concepts in the context of fashion! Rethink: The first step to reducing waste related to the fashion industry is reframing your consumption habits. How important is it, really, […]
Recycling symbols – they’re everywhere. But do they actually indicate whether something is recyclable? Not necessarily. While there are a handful of materials that are almost always recyclable, others are more difficult or less economical to recycle, even if they’re stamped with that universally recognizable recycling symbol. So what does it actually mean when something […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
Today, recycling is an expensive process. Without the international market for recyclables, recycling has turned inwards, becoming an issue to deal with on a local, city-by-city basis. And, unfortunately, not all municipalities are willing to eat the cost of recycling. But who’s really to blame for the recycling crisis? Is it the recycling plant, the […]
Nearly 22% of the municipal solid waste (MSW) that ends up in the landfill is food waste, according to the EPA. A large proportion of this (about 25%) comes from the industrial sector. In other words, from homes like yours and mine. Although it might not seem like a big deal to throw away a […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
Recycling symbols – they’re everywhere. But do they actually indicate whether something is recyclable? Not necessarily… Read More Plastic packaging plays a tremendous role in the mass production of consumer goods; it’s relatively inexpensive to produce and it keeps things clean and dry throughout the production process. However, despite the usefulness of plastic packaging, it’s […]
There are a lot of environmental concerns associated with the waste we humans produce. Air pollution, water pollution, land degradation, and wildlife endangerment are just a few of the side effects caused by trash on the environment. Reducing waste, therefore, is a key tenet of living a green lifestyle. In recent years, a concept known […]