Have an old pair of Levi’s jeans lying around? It could fetch you up to $25 if you bring it back to one of the brand’s US stores. In an attempt to embrace the circular economy, Levi has launched a new program in which the company buys old Levi’s jeans, cleans them, and sells … [Read more...] about Levi’s is launching a marketplace for your old jeans
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Levi’s announces collection of jeans made from hemp
Now that it is legal to cultivate hemp across the US, clothing brands are increasingly considering turning to this much-beloved material, that’s often touted not only for its strength but also for being more sustainable than cotton, requiring less water and land space. Now, … [Read more...] about Levi’s announces collection of jeans made from hemp
Levi’s is using old jeans and wood pulp to create new, recyclable jeans
When you wear the newest pair of Levi’s, you’ll also be wearing someone’s old Levis: they’re partially made from old, recycled jeans. They’re also fully circular: When they eventually wear out, they can be recycled again into new material for new jeans, using the same innovative … [Read more...] about Levi’s is using old jeans and wood pulp to create new, recyclable jeans
This green-minded denim brand makes incredibly sustainable jeans
As the fashion industry is under hefty consumer pressure to rethink its polluting production practices, some retailers are showing some commendable progress towards infusing sustainability into their garments. Take ÉTICA, for example, a Los Angeles-based denim brand that takes … [Read more...] about This green-minded denim brand makes incredibly sustainable jeans
