So you have a knack for the outdoors? Or maybe you’re something of a fitness enthusiast. Ever wondered what impact your running lifestyle has on the environment? While a good run now and then will keep you in good shape,...
Did you know, the fashion industry is responsible for about 8%-9.5% of total global carbon emissions? To put things into perspective, the textiles and apparel industry produces about 92 million tons of waste annually, representing 4% of waste that ends...
The sustainability movement in the fashion industry aims to reduce clothing waste and environmental pollution. In addition to this, doubling down on the ethical treatment of industry workers. The goal is to develop more socially and environmentally conscious production practices....
Did you know these facts? One pair of sneakers produces about 30 pounds worth of CO2 emissions, equal to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for a week. We make sneakers from synthetic fibers and a host of other toxic...
Thrifting is the practice of offering your unwanted clothing items for sale with the intention of keeping them in circulation and out of landfills as long as possible. While we produce tons of clothing waste every year, we recycle only...
Few people think about how many chemicals or raw materials go into sneaker manufacturing. In addition, we rarely discuss the negative impact sneakers have on our environment when they’re disposed of at the end of their life cycle. As awareness...
Nothing beats the feeling of owning the perfect pair of sneakers; however, over time our shoes do eventually run out of miles to give. Once we start to look into new options, the average first thought is to throw away...
It’s unfortunate but, today 57% of all clothing that is no longer wanted (including sneakers) ends up in a landfill. At the landfill, the clothing and shoes will sit for 40+ years to decompose, or they will be incinerated releasing...
If you run PTA fundraisers at your child’s school, you know that raising money is crucial for supporting programs that provide valuable education and experiences to students. However, the 2020-21 school year presents a challenge as school systems and families...
One thing’s for sure, circular economies can and often contribute astronomically to reducing Carbon emissions. A 2016 Deloitte publication asserts that circular economies help cut down on Green House gas emissions by reducing energy expenditure. By placing a greater emphasis on...
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