This EMF Radiation Blocking Hoodie from Bon Charge looks like it’s just the ticket for these warm winter nights. And when we say warm, you know we’re not just referring to the temperature, right? According to some very sensible people, over exposure to high levels of electromagnetic radiation can be a very not good thing.
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Best Laundry Settings For The Planet? – make it cold and short
How should you wash your clothes to be most eco friendly? Turns out it’s on cold water in quick cycles. This not only is better for the environment in a bunch of ways but it helps your clothing last longer. And considering most fashion is fast fashion these days, those clothes need all the help they can get.
Read MoreAdriano Di Marti – cactus leather
Leather jackets look very cool, this is just a fact. But the production of leather has it’s drawbacks. Specifically, it’s not very sustainable. If you want the look without the waste, check out Adriano Di Marti, the company that makes leather from cactus.
Read MoreFast Fashion Is Waste – why the fashion industry is in for a reckoning
Fast fashion is really common and also a huge problem. Not because the clothes are tacky or anything but because they are contributing to massive amounts of waste which considering their often very short shelf life, is unacceptable.
Read MoreRecycled Puffer Jacket – check out this coat made from bottles
It’s getting cold out there so you may be looking for a new winter coat. How about this totally vegan puffer jacket made from recycled materials given to us by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA. Rap music may not be what you think of when you think of saving the planet but here we are.
Read MoreGucci is Carbon Neutral – high class brand takes stand on climate
Gucci, high class brand known for their cutting edge styles and environmental outlook? Well, now they are. The company has announced that it is now a carbon neutral company and is no longer going to be part of the fashion fueled climate crisis problem.
Read MoreNon-Washing Clothes – wear a t-shirt for days and days without washing it
Not having to do laundry ever again is the future we all want. And bonus, less laundry is better for the environment. There are a couple of brands that offer clothes that can last without a tumble in the wash but are they really better and do they actually work? As it turns out, the answer is yes.
Read MoreBlack or White – which color should you wear when it’s hot
Summer is hot. It’s SO HOT. And only going to get hotter so it’s important to dress for the weather but what’s better for you, black or white clothes? Not sure? Check out this neat little article about the the matter. Turns out, the answer depends.
Read MoreFUTURECRAFT.LOOP – the shoe with a life cycle
Recycling and reusing things are two of the big ways we can help the environment. There are things that we generally just use until they have to be tossed though. Like sneakers. Wear them until they’re falling apart, right? Well Adidas wants to make a change with that with the FUTURECRAFT.LOOP, the fully recyclable sneaker.
Read MoreHemp Cotton – jean company makes cotton like material from hemp
Hemp is a wonder crop. It can be used for all types of things, fiber, fuel, feed, it’s just great. And now it is looking to overtake the cotton industry. Iconic denim company Levi Strauss & Co has found a way to manufacture hemp to mimic cotton.
Read MoreShirt Wrinkle Remover – skip the ironing board
Ironing is no fun but if you want to look sharp for work, you’ve gotta do it. If you hate spending time making your shirt look crisp check out the Shirt Wrinkle Remover, the gadget that “irons” your shirt with nothing but air.
Read MoreSeaweed and Plastic Shoes – inventor makes eco-friendly shoes from waste
When you think of shoes, you probably think of leather and or rubber. That and cloth is what they’re mostly made from. But they don’t have to be. One inventor has developed a recyclable sports shoe that’s made from plastic bottles and, of all things, seaweed.
Read MoreMagnetic Eyeglass Holder – attach this to your shirt to hold on to your glasses
If you need reading glasses, you probably have misplaced your reading glasses once or twice in the past, especially if you don’t have pockets in your shirt to sort of stick them in. Ignore the use of the collar as an alternative because Magnetic Eyeglass Holder will hold your glasses to your shirt.
Read MoreMantra Binary Bracelet – bring someone you care about to the coding side
There’s a movement to encourage girls to code or in general just be more involved in STEM fields which is great. Diversity is awesome. The Mantra Binary Bracelet has an interesting approach to encouraging people. This piece of jewelry comes with free lessons on coding.
Read MoreIoncell – a dress from made trees?
We’ve touched on the issues of pollution that the garment industry causes before. You may think that your clothes are small potatoes when it comes to trash but actually, the industry introduces many plastics as well as industrial waste to the planet. Ioncell is a new, sustainable fashion option that may change the way we look at clothing.
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