Sustainability Archives

Design

D Is a Reusable Tampon Applicator by DAME

October 20, 2019

According to UK-based company DAME, roughly 100 billion period products are discarded every year. Alarmed by the amount of waste generated, DAME developed D, a reusable tampon applicator that provides an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional applicators.

Science

Bio-Based Sequin Created by Designer Elissa Brunato

August 19, 2019

Noting how shimmering beads and sequins used in the fashion industry are industrially made from petroleum plastic or synthetic resins, designer Elissa Brunato has created a sustainable and compostable alternative made from a crystalline form of cellulose sourced from wood.

Design

Upgrade Your Food Storage with Reusable Stasher Bags

August 10, 2019

Described as a fresh take on food storage, Stasher is a line of reusable food bags that are non-toxic, BPA-free, hypoallergenic, dishwasher safe and microwave safe.

Fashion

SLO active Encourages Slow Fashion with Sustainable Plant-Based Swimwear

July 31, 2019

With the purpose of "giving back to the ocean", a lifestyle brand and social enterprise called SLO active is sustainably creating women's swimwear made from plant-based and renewable materials.

Design

Designer Lotte Douwes Is Researching and Developing Sustainable Alternatives for Pure White Clay

July 19, 2019

Shadows of Light is a research project by designer Lotte Douwes that aims to develop sustainable materials for the creation of translucent porcelain.

Design

Brush with Bamboo Creates Sustainable Plant-Based Toothbrushes

July 9, 2019

An environmentally conscious company called Brush with Bamboo produces organic bamboo handle toothbrushes with caster bean-based bristles.

Fashion

Theory Offers Luxurious and Sustainable Garments

June 9, 2019

Co-founded in 1997 by Andrew Rosen and Elie Tahari, Theory began its story in New York City with a pair of pants that "changed the way American women dress".

Fashion

Good News’ Sneakers Are Made from Recycled and Sustainability Soured Materials

June 5, 2019

With the aim to promote a healthy planet, London-based brand Good News creates sneakers that feature organic cotton and weave uppers, recycled eco-lite footbeds, and recycled rubber soles.

Tech

Credit Card That Limits CO2 Emissions Launched

May 4, 2019

Fintech company Doconomy in collaboration with Mastercard has launched the DO Black credit card that tracks, measures, and limits the CO2 emissions associated with purchases.

Fashion

Everlane Has Launched a Sustainable Sneaker Brand Called Tread

April 26, 2019

With the mission of creating the world’s lowest-impact sneakers, clothing retail company Everlane has debuted a leather trainer as part of the launch of their new sneaker brand called Tread.

Fashion

Rhumaa Is Ethically Creating Sustainable and Chic Garments

April 5, 2019

With the stated goal of "making a positive impact and taking it day by day to build on a sustainable future", Rhumaa is a fashion brand that is ethically and sustainably creating garments.

Design

Rethink Death with a Biodegradable Burial Pod

April 4, 2019

As a means of offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to gravestones, Designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel have created a biodegradable burial pod called Capsula Mundi.

Design

Walter Is a Handmade Ceramic Vessel That Purifies Water

April 3, 2019

With the mission of reducing consumer reliance on plastic water bottles, a "thoughtful vessel for purifying your drinking water" called WALTER that is designed to last a lifetime has been created.

Design

Dawn Designs Is Sustainably Creating 100% Organic Cotton Bedlinin

March 25, 2019

With the goal of re-thinking bedlinen into "something that fits modern-day society", Denmark-based company Dawn Designs is creating bedlinen that is made from 100% organic cotton.

Fashion

Sneakers Made from Recycled and Natural Materials Created by New Movements

March 20, 2019

Based in Oslo, Norway, New Movements is a footwear brand that is creating sneakers made from natural and recycled materials.

Fashion

Zue Anna’s Merino Wool Pullovers Are Sustainable, Luxurious and Animal-Friendly

March 19, 2019

With the mission of setting a "slower pace in the age of fast fashion", Zue Anna is a Germany-based apparel company that is creating animal-friendly and sustainable pullovers made from Merino wool.

Fashion

Interview with the Founder of Apparel Company Filosofia

March 14, 2019

Based in Los Angeles, Filosofia is an apparel company that emphasizes "sustainability, quality, and timeless comfort".

Design

Ooho is Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging

March 2, 2019

With the goal of realizing a future free from single-use plastics, London-based startup Skipping Rocks Lab is creating seaweed-based packaging called Ooho that is biodegradable and edible.