Project Repat, founded by Ross Lohr and Nathan Rothstein, had prevented more than 11 million T-shirts from landfills while bringing some sewing work back to the United States when we talked with them in 2019. They’re still going strong. Tune into a classic conversation as Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe talks with Rothstein about the inspiration behind…
Every pair of jeans you buy took roughly 2,000 gallons of water to produce. Every cotton t-shirt, about 700 more. The clothes you wear are the second-largest consumer of water among all industries, and fashion as a whole generates as much carbon as international aviation and maritime shipping combined. Where and how you shop makes…
Editor’s Note: We invite artists and reuse enthusiasts to share their stories about growing a sustainable movement or small business while making a positive difference for the planet. The beautiful work in this article was created by Simone Cabral. I’m an artist based in Bloomington, IN, and I give discarded aluminum coffee pods a second…
In 2023, U.S. households, retailers, and restaurants wasted approximately 73.9 million tons of food—about 31% of the food supply, valued at over $382 billion —according to the nonprofit ReFED. That wasted food accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, nearly five times more than aviation. Now, a growing movement is transforming ingredients that would…
In a world increasingly driven by sustainability and conscious consumerism, the appeal of vintage and… The post Clothes to the Edge: A Terrible Pun That Became a Thriving Vintage Clothing Business appeared first on Earth911.
Down-filled bedding doesn’t belong in a landfill, especially when there are many better options for… The post How To Reuse or Recycle a Down Comforter (and Why You Should) appeared first on Earth911.
Look in your closet to see the impact of consumerism, and think about the changes… The post In the Closet: Fashion Sustainability on a Budget appeared first on Earth911.
The fashion and textile industry is a poster child for unsustainable practices. Fast fashion is… The post Traceability Is the Next Important Fashion Trend appeared first on Earth911.
After you’ve purchased a new pair of sports shoes, don’t throw away the old ones…. The post We Earthlings: Don’t Throw Away Your Sports Shoes appeared first on Earth911.
You jog in them. Compete in them. Maybe even meet your friend for lunch in… The post Recycling Mystery: How To Recycle Your Tennis Shoes appeared first on Earth911.