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These compostable shoes are made out of kombucha tea waste

March 26, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

As circularity is slowly making its way into the fashion industry, compostable materials are becoming more common for a growing number of designers looking to weave sustainability into their products. One of the latest such products is the result of a partnership between New … [Read more...] about These compostable shoes are made out of kombucha tea waste

Get paid for sending old, shabby clothes to this fashion brand

March 3, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

More consumers are moving away from fast fashion in favor of purchasing clothes from thrift shops and businesses that prioritize the well-being of the planet above their profit margins. But where you get your fashion fix is only part of the environmental problem when it comes to … [Read more...] about Get paid for sending old, shabby clothes to this fashion brand

These trainers are made from mycelium and dog hair

February 5, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In recent years, we’ve seen an increasing number of big brands in the footwear industry make attempts at mitigating the environmental impact of their trainers. This comes as no surprise. Footwear has one of the heaviest carbon footprints of anything we wear, and most of the … [Read more...] about These trainers are made from mycelium and dog hair

These sleek sneakers are made from mushroom-derived leather

January 19, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

With giant brands like Adidas and Stella McCartney embracing the incredible potential of mycelium to replace animal-derived leather, it seems fungi will play a huge role in transitioning the fashion industry towards greener production practices. With that being said, it’s good to … [Read more...] about These sleek sneakers are made from mushroom-derived leather

This fashion award encourages emerging fashion designers to go circular

September 25, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Fashion awards are typically established with the purpose of showcasing new styles to the world and celebrating designers with the most outstanding contributions to the industry during the year. The Redress Design Award takes it a step further by aiming to shine a spotlight on … [Read more...] about This fashion award encourages emerging fashion designers to go circular

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