In 2019, more than 130 million metric tons of single-use plastics were thrown away, with most of that waste burned, buried in a landfill or dumped directly into the ocean or onto land. Now, a new report finds that just…

Recently, we had the opportunity to work with ettitude, a sustainable lifestyle brand that specializes in organic bamboo bedding. We conducted a cradle to gate LCA, where we compared their carbon and water footprint to published results on cotton fabric.…

A lot of fashion brands claim they are sustainable, mainly by cherry-picking aspects that are sustainable. It’s a little like being against climate change and driving a hybrid car, all while taking private jets. Allbirds, however, not only talks the…

Every time I buy compostable tableware for a barbeque or event, I feel good about myself. I’m using a plastic that breaks down and won’t live longer than me and my descendants. I’m sending a message to the world, I’m…

Today is the Global Climate Strike -inspired by the Fridays for Future Strikes first created by Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg. Instead of writing a longwinded history of the event, you can read about it at any of the following…

After almost 20 years in this business, we hear a lot of common excuses from companies about why they can’t incorporate sustainability into their business model. One of the most common reasons is “It’s too expensive”. While it is true…

Many of us in the sustainability field consider circularity as the best solution to our extreme disposable culture. While disposable habits cross numerous industries, today’s post is about fashion. For years, the only solution to fast fashion was slow fashion:…