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Fashion

4 Jewellery Brands Making a Difference in Sustainability

June 30, 2020

Looking for sustainable and stylish jewellery? The following brands are redesigning their industry and making a difference through responsible and sustainable business practices. Each brand offers stylish and modern gold and gemstone jewellery while contributing to a new generation of conscious consumerism.

Tech

Create a Fresh Indoor Garden With Rotofarm by Bace

June 29, 2020

For those looking to grow fresh herbs and vegetables in the comfort of their own home, Australian startup company Bace has created a sculptural, hydroponic system named Rotofarm.

Fashion

Zero + Maria Cornejo Makes Sustainable Clothing in the Heart of New York City

June 28, 2020

Zero + Maria Cornejo operates with three principles in mind: designed by women for women, locally produced, and responsible design.

Health

Sop, a Bodycare Brand With Sustainability at Its Core Value

June 27, 2020

Founded by Nor-Folk, a lifestyle brand, Sop is a botanical body care and natural fragrance brand inspired by the landscape and language of Norfolk, England.

Fashion

Stockholm Fashion Week to Return as Digital Platform With Sustainability Agenda

June 27, 2020

Stockholm Fashion Week returns for August 2020 with a new digitized platform after opting out of the last two seasons.

Fashion

Girlfriend Collective’s Activewear Is Made Out of Recycled Water Bottles

June 26, 2020

Since the beginning, they have been dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint. How do they do this, you may be wondering? By creating activewear made of recycled plastic.

Tech

Trekker GT: Triumph’s Very First Electric Bicycle

June 25, 2020

The electric bicycle industry is one that is predicted to rake in sales of 130 million between 2020 and 2023. Triumph is the latest company to delve into this branch of sustainable travel. Recently introduced, the Trekker GT is Triumph's very first electric bicycle.

Environment

67 Days Without Coal – a Record for Great Britain

June 24, 2020

For 67 days, 22 hours and 55 minutes, Great Britain went without coal; the longest uninterrupted period since 1882 during the industrial revolution.

Fashion

VEJA, a Sustainable Sneaker Brand That Spends Nothing on Advertising

June 24, 2020

Since 2004 French brand VEJA has sold 3.5 million sneakers, established stock in 2000 stores, and can be purchased in more than 60 countries. And this has been accomplished with no advertising.

Design

How Niki Marie Groulx of Token Home Goods Handmakes Ceramics

June 23, 2020

Creating both functional and decorative pieces that are all originally designed, Groulx has become an expert at working with stoneware and porcelain. Her pieces have been sold at potters’ markets all over Ontario, Canada, as well as at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Beauty

Elate Cosmetics Uses Refillable Bamboo Packaging

June 23, 2020

With the release of the Perfectly Imperfect line, Elate Cosmetics has sought to eliminate waste not only by creating packaging made out of sustainably sourced bamboo, but by joining the refillable beauty movement.

Fashion

Bottega Veneta’s Kraft Bags Are Made of 100% Recycled Paper

June 22, 2020

Made of 100% recycled paper, the bags take on a crumpled effect and stay true to the same brown hue of the modest item.

Fashion

London Fashion Week 2020 – A Digital Change

June 22, 2020

This past weekend from June 12, to June 14, London Fashion Week (LFW) became a digital platform, creating a fashion show available globally for everybody to enjoy.

Fashion

Zalando Commits to New Environmental Sustainability Standards

June 21, 2020

In an effort to promote sustainable fashion, European online fashion company Zalando has committed to only distributing brands that meet ethical and eco-responsible standards by 2023.

Fashion

Upcycled Sandal Collection Launched by Ancient Greek Sandals

June 21, 2020

In their efforts to reduce waste, Ancient Greek Sandals has created an upcycled collection of sandals which will become part of their permanent range. The six styles, which are based on current and past designs, will use surplus leather from the production of the main collection.

Fashion

Sustainable Footwear Brand Allbirds Expand Into Eco-Underwear

June 20, 2020

Known for their eco-friendly and carbon-neutral sneakers, San Francisco-based footwear brand Allbirds have expanded their range to include naturally made underwear.

Health

EO Ramps Up Hand Sanitizer Spray Production

June 20, 2020

With 62% alcohol content obtained from non-GMO sugar cane, the spray is 99.9 percent effective against germs. For every “Better Together” set purchased, EO donates one bottle of hand sanitizer to a frontline worker.

Fashion

Uniqlo Introduces AIRism Face Masks to Combat COVID-19

June 19, 2020

As the fashion and beauty worlds continue to adapt to the current COVID-19 pandemic, fashion retailer Uniqlo has recently unveiled its answer to combating the virus: an AIRism face mask.