The fashion industry is responsible for as much as 10% of annual CO2 emissions and an immense amount of waste that chokes landfills, rivers, and beaches worldwide. Too much of our clothing is made from oil-based textiles, like polyester. Tessa Callaghan, cofounder and CEO of Keel Labs, has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 leader for her contributions to plant-based fashion. […]
Photo credit: Jack Wolfskin. By Anders Lorenzen I was intrigued and perplexed and unsure what to expect when I first put on the very minimalistic, slick and lightweight fleece jacket labelled as a Bike Commute Jacket from the outwear brand Jack Wolfskin. While it through its name is marketed to cyclists, I would argue that it is doing it a […]
Weddings are joyful celebrations but they can be hard on the environment. The associated travel, food, and other services can produce hundreds of pounds of waste and tons of carbon emissions. One of the many choices you can make to lower your wedding’s environmental impact involves the wedding dress. Making an informed choice about buying new or going with a […]