Sustainable Fashion
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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Children’s Clothing Brands
There are so many sustainable kids’ clothing brands on the market these days.Where to Buy the Best Ethical and Lab-Grown Diamonds, If You're Popping the Question
Whether you're looking for an engagement ring or new bling, here are ethical and lab-grown diamond companies for a guilt-free touch of sparkle.Why Fashion Companies Destroy Unsold Goods
Fashion companies make it a habit to destroy unsold goods, but why engage in such wasteful behavior?Dumpster Diver's TikTok Inspires Coach to Stop Destroying Unsold Bags
A TikTok about slashed Coach bags found in dumpsters went so viral, that it actually prompted Coach to pledge to quit the wasteful practice of destroying unsold merchandise.Sericulture: Why Silk Production Is Not So Eco-Friendly
The growing of silk is not considered a cruelty-free industry, but is sericulture eco-friendly?Sustainable Vegan Leather Pants, So You Can Fit in With the TikTok Teens
Vegan leather pants are huge on TikTok this fall — here's a look into the two most popular pairs from Abercrombie and Aritzia, as well as some more sustainable options.Puma’s Shoebox Redesign Is Part of the Brand’s New Sustainability Initiatives
Puma is rolling out its brand new shoeboxes, which save 2,800 tonnes of cardboard on an annual basis, as part of its sustainability initiatives.Modal Fabric: Is It Sustainable, or Are We Being Greenwashed?
Organic and semi-synthetic fabrics are an essential part of sustainable fashion, but where does modal fabric fit in? Is it actually more eco-friendly?Cozy Up in Some of Our Favorite Ethical, Vegan, and Sustainable Fall Sweaters
If you're already preparing your fall looks, here are a few eco-friendly sweaters that will keep you cozy and looking chic — sustainably.Sustainability at NYFW: Not Enough Eco-Conscious Fashion on Runways This Year
Is NYFW sustainable? Some designers used eco-friendly techniques for NYFW, but overall, sustainability was not a main character at this year's event.How Lorde Made Her ‘Solar Power’ Merch as Eco-Conscious as Possible (Exclusive)
Lorde’s sustainable “Solar Power” merch was made by LA-based fashion company Everybody.World.The Cost of Environmentalism: Why Sustainable Products Are More Expensive
Those who shop sustainably often wonder why sustainable products are more expensive, but there are often good reasons for this.Why Vegans Don't Wear Real Pearls — Here's How They're Made
Do vegans wear pearls? The pearl industry presents a host of ethical and environmental issues.5 Ways to Determine If a Company Is Actually Sustainable
There are a number of factors to consider when finding shopping sustainably.Greta Thunberg Talks Power of Individual Action for 'Vogue' Scandinavia's Inaugural Cover
Greta Thunberg just graced the cover of the very first issue of 'Vogue' Scandinavia.Met Gala to Serve Fully Plant-Based Menu for the First Time
The 2021 Met gala will be vegan, serving a sustainable, plant-based menu to all of its fashionable guests.Sustainable Plus-Sized Clothing Brands That Keep Low-Impact Shopping Cute
Finding inclusive sizes while thrifting may be tricky, so if you're looking to keep your shopping low-impact, try these sustainable plus-sized brands.Thrift Flipping Denim: Cropping, Distressing, Painting, and More
Thrift flipping denim is easier than you think! From cropping the bottoms, to distressing, to painting, there are so many ways to change them up.I Tried Brooks' New "Eco-Friendly" Running Shoe — Here's What You Need to Know
Brooks Running recreated its best-selling sneaker, the Ghost 14, to be carbon neutral, and made with recycled materials — here's what they're like.New Study Says Renting Clothes Is Unsustainable — but It's Missing the Whole Picture
Is renting clothes sustainable? A new study argues that it's actually not that great when done on a large scale, but it's missing the full picture.9 Secondhand Websites for Selling and Buying Clothes, Baby Gear, and More
Secondhand websites and apps can help you buy and sell everything from clothes to baby gear to home goods.Celeb Tattoo Artist, Bang Bang, on How Tattoos Can Be More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with one of New York's most legendary celebrity tattoo artists, Bang Bang, to hear his "Green Routine" and collab with Lightlife.These Musicians Are Providing Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Unsustainable Band Tees
If you're looking to support your favorite artists in a sustainable manner, a number of climate-conscious bands have released sustainable band merch.Stella McCartney’s Sustainable Autumn 2021 Collection “Celebrates Animals as Our Equals”
Stella McCartney's Autumn 2021 is her most sustainable yet, and calls for an end to the fur industry.Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her “Green Routine” (Exclusive)
Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg shared her Green Routine with Green Matters while promoting her partnership with Excedrin.How Olivia Rodrigo Is Making Sustainable Fashion Part of Her Brand
Olivia Rodrigo opened up about her passion for ethical and vintage fashion in a new interview — plus, we have the details on her sustainable merch collection.Bamboo: Is It As Eco-Friendly As Everyone Seems to Think?
Bamboo has been steadily gaining popularity as a sustainable textile and building material, but is bamboo actually eco-friendly, or is it greenwashing?Sustainable Pride Merch by LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Combat Rainbow Washing
Pride merch is best when bought from a sustainable, LGBTQ+-owned, small business.Estonia Is Shutting Down All Its Fur Farms
Estonia is banning fur farming nationwide — five years from now, all fur farms across the country must be completely shut down.Am I Being Greenwashed? Sustainable CEOs on the Pitfalls of Greenwashing (Exclusive)
You've likely seen products donning environmental certifications, but not all of them are necessarily credible — here's how to tell if you're being greenwashed.Vegan Grape Leather Bag Raises $200K on Kickstarter
Vegan grape leather, made with the byproducts of the winemaking process that often go to waste, is the newest sustainable fabric.Nikki Reed Shares Her “Green Routine” in Honor of New Vegan Shoe Line (Exclusive)
Nikki Reed recently launched line of sustainable vegan sneakers, and she shared her Green Routine with us in honor of the release.Designers of Sustainable Wedding Dresses From Sophie et Voilà on Design Process (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke with the creators behind Sophie et Voilà, two wedding dress makers that design their clothes from exclusively recycled materials.Pandora Is Replacing All Mined Diamonds With Lab-Grown Ones
Pandora will no longer source mined diamonds, instead only using lab-grown diamonds in its collections.One-Stop Shops for Sustainably Shopping Online That Are Better Than Amazon
Sustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.Nicky Hilton Shares Her “Green Routine” to Celebrate Her Sustainable Shoe Line (Exclusive)
Nicky Hilton just released her first sustainable fashion line of sustainably-made vegan shoes, in collaboration with French Sole.Sustainable Athletic Wear Brands for Eco-Friendly Workouts
Is it possible to find sustainable athletic wear? Fortunately, there are plenty of brands making fairly sustainable and eco-friendly exercise apparel.Influencers in the Sustainability Space Share Their Earth Day Resolutions (Exclusive)
Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.Designers Are Embracing Vegan Cactus Leather to Create Unique and Sustainable Fashion
Popular fashion designers are finally recognizing the amazing potential that sustainable materials like cactus leather can have on the textile industry.Eco-Friendly Outdoor Clothing Brands to Help You Summit Sustainably
Sustainable outdoor clothing is made to be tough and reliable, without causing undue damage to the environment through production or due to excess waste.Nicole McLaughlin On Upcycled Collab With Foot Locker, O-1, and Russell Athletic (Exclusive)
Designer Nicole McLaughlin collaborated with O-1 and Russell Athletic to launch a sustainable clothing line through Foot Locker's Greenhouse app.How to Recycle Shoes: Sneakers, Slippers, Boots, and More
There are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.Can You Recycle Your Cap and Gown? What to Do With Your Graduation Gear
Graduation gowns are meant to celebrate important milestones, but what do you do with them once the ceremony has ended?Kenneth Cole, Ellen Tracy, and More Than a Dozen Other Brands Ban Fur
Global Brands Group just announced that it will no longer be selling fur via any of its brands.Jane Fonda on How Civil Disobedience Can "Align Your Body With Your Deepest Values"
Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.12 Luxury Fashion Brands That Have Gone Fur-Free
These luxury fashion designers have gone fur-free over the past few years.Will Sustainable Fashion Ever Be Affordable?
Sustainable fashion might be specialized, but can it be affordable?Vegan Fungi "Leather" Is Expected to Hit Adidas' and Stella McCartney's Shelves by 2021
Adidas and other brands will be offering vegan "leather" products made of fungi, making them more sustainable than most manmade vegan leathers.Eco-Friendly and Vegan Sandals to Kick Off the Warm Weather
If you're gearing up for summer weather, these eco-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free sandals will ensure your footwear impact is low as can be.H&M Is Using Cactus Leather in New “Science Story” Collection
H&M is using eco-friendly vegan cactus leather in its new Science Story collection.