The Best Organic Cotton Jeans from Eco-friendly Denim Brands

Jeans are a classic staple of American’s wardrobe. These timeless pants are great for everyday wear and can occasionally be dressed up and worn to a wide range of events. While jeans are great for practicality, have you ever stopped to consider how jeans are made? Let's explore the sustainability of denim and meet some brands that are crafting jeans from organic materials.

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The Best Zero Waste Shampoo Bars for Natural Haircare

An average person in America uses 11 bottles of shampoo a year. This adds up a sizeable amount of plastic to household waste produced in a year for a family. It takes an average of 70 to 450 years for a plastic bottle to degrade. This means that every shampoo bottle that you’ve gone through in your lifetime is still lying intact in a landfill somewhere in the world. The solution then lies in using other products that function the same way as shampoo but come in different packaging and have safer ingredients. The most obvious choice amongst these alternatives is shampoo bars.

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What's the Difference Between Upcycling & Recycling? Which is Better?

As environmental awareness has been heightening amongst people these days, there have been new eco-friendly terms and trends going around every once in a while. One such term that people have been discussing recently is upcycling. Often confused with recycling, this term is gaining popularity especially amongst designers and those who like to shop for eco-friendly products. So what really is upcycling? And how different is it from recycling?

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Hemp Vs. Cotton Clothing: Which Fabric Is Better for the Environment?

Trying to have a fashionable, comfortable wardrobe while being eco-conscious has long been a challenge for those of us that care about the impact the products we buy have on the earth. What fabrics are good, what are bad? And how do we compare them? Both hemp and cotton are now seen as staples of the eco-fashion industry, which is why I’ve created this guide to help compare the pros and cons of both!

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The Best Minimalist Shoes for Men for Every Day Wear

Minimal shoes are a staple in a every man's wardrobe as they can be paired with many outfits. Finding shoes that feature minimalist design, are made with sustainable materials, practical, and are comfortable can be difficult. This guide is a great start to learn what to look for when shopping for shoes and some of the best shoes for men with minimalist style.

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What is Textile Recycling?

It takes years for natural fibers to decompose in landfills, releasing methane and carbon dioxide into the air. Synthetic fibers take even longer to decompose and leach toxic substances into groundwater and soil. When it comes to clothing, this also means the water and energy used to source, manufacture, and transport items are wasted when clothes are worn only a handful of times before being tossed. Textile recycling is a more sustainable option than having unwanted clothing end up in the landfill.

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How to Create a Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men

While minimalist fashion is commonly talked about in women's sustainable style, men are usually more minimalist in their style. A minimalist wardrobe can be a great option for anyone who is looking to simplify their closet. Let's explore how men can create a minimalist wardrobe and explore some sustainable clothing brands for men with different styles to build up their capsule wardrobe

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What is Recycled Polyester? The Best RPET Clothing Brands

Recycled polyester is also known as RPET, with the “R” standing for recycled and the ”PET” for polyethylene terephthalate. Its use is particularly popular for sportswear, loungewear, and outdoor garments. It is made of recycled plastic water bottles, textile waste, and even old fishing nets. There are two methods of recycling plastic into RPET clothing: mechanical and chemical.

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The 7 Best Vegan Minimalist Shoe Brands

Picking out high quality shoes for your sustainable closet can be tricky. There is a lot so consider such as style, material, durability, comfort, and values. This style guide explores how to find vegan shoes with minimalist style. These shoe brands use a wide range of eco-conscious materials and have responsible practices within their business model, so you can feel confident wearing footwear your feet will appreciate.

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10 Eco-friendly Organic Cotton Baby Clothes Brands

Babies’ bodies are constantly growing and developing, so they need extra care when being clothed. Just as we are cautious with what we put into their bodies, we want to be able to do the same with what we put onto their bodies. This guide explores the sustainability of organic cotton baby clothing!

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