Written by guest contributor, Emily Folk. Fashion Industry and Water Waste When you go shopping, you consider so much about each garment you try on: How does it feel? How does it look on? How do I have to wash …
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From Herd to Hand: A Story of Sheep Herding and Wool Felting in Morocco, with Amalou
I was compensated by Amalou for my time researching and writing this post. When it comes to ethics, things are not so cut and dried, especially when you start to create value hierarchies that combine attention to people, planet, and …
Sustainable Vegan Leather That’s Better for the Planet
This piece was written by Emily Folk. Sustainable Vegan Leather Be sure that the fake leather clothes you’re wearing are actually environmentally friendly. Being concerned about the environment and the creatures on the earth is a noble gesture. It ensures …
Why Conscious Consumers Should Wear Wool
This post was written by Alden Wicker and was originally published on EcoCult. Is Wool Ethical? For a long time, like so many millennials, I was not into the idea of wool. It brought to mind itchy, heavy sweaters and …
4 Innovative Textiles To Look Out For, by Summer Edwards
This post was written by Summer Edwards and originally appeared on Tortoise and Lady Grey, a well-researched blog and resource for those seeking sustainable fashion and in depth information on the industry. — The following post is another in my …
Water and The Fashion Industry: Facts and Solutions
A piece on Water and the Fashion Industry written for Good on You by contributor, Bethany Noble. Shared with permission. Water and the Fashion Industry Ever thought about how much water it took to make your cotton t-shirt? How about …
Is Polyester Sustainable? A Guide by Summer Edwards
This post was written by Summer Edwards and originally appeared on Tortoise & Lady Grey. Summer Edwards of Tortoise and Lady Grey is at it again with a highly informative post on polyester. This nitty gritty stuff isn’t always fun, …
Sustainable Death and Burial Practices
Today’s burial practices are terrible for the environment and a fairly modern invention.
Is Your Nonstick Pan Poisonous? DuPont’s Dirty Little Secret
This piece was written by Elizabeth Stilwell with updates by me. Is Your Nonstick Pan Poisonous But if you are a sentient being reading this article in 2016, you already have PFOA in your blood. It is in your parents’ …