April 22, 2020 at 04:31PM The topic of sustainability is one the fashion community has been discussing for years now. But there’s a difference between talking and actually doing something about it. Whether it’s using environmentally friendly fabrics or paying employees fair wages, many companies are taking the necessary steps
Category: Sustainability
Burberry to Remake Items From Spring 2020 Collection With Sustainable Materials
April 22, 2020 at 04:00PM In celebration of Earth Day, which today marks its 50th anniversary, Burberry has announced the launch of a new collection made using sustainable materials. Called ReBurberry Edit, the collection consists of 26 pieces from the brand’s S/S20 collection, including capes, parkas, eyewear, accessories and the
If You Want to Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable, This Is a Good Start
April 22, 2020 at 02:03PM There’s no denying that consumers are becoming more aware of their environmental impact. A report that was published by ZeroWaste in 2018 revealed that 120 billion units of packaging were being produced by the global cosmetics industry year on year. With statistics like that, it’s imperative and
I’ve Found the Chicest Sustainable Shopping Picks, All for Under £150
April 22, 2020 at 02:02PM Like any new term or concept, the idea of learning to shop sustainably can feel like a daunting prospect. I get it! For starters, there’s a bit more work to determining exactly when a product is more socially and environmentally sustainable than expected—there are varying
20 Sustainable Brands Our Editors Champion Every Day of the Year
April 22, 2020 at 05:00AM Sustainable fashion can be confusing. Is it vegan? Ethically produced? Environmentally friendly? Fair-trade? Is it a catch-all term for anything that relates to fashion that isn’t fast? The short answer is that it can be all those things. The long answer is that it’s much
These 8 activewear pieces prove sustainable fashion can be functional *and* stylish
March 17, 2020 at 09:30AM by CWC When it comes to living more sustainably, you know the drill: bring your reusable water bottle everywhere, recycle plastics when you can’t avoid them, and say no to straws. But dressing sustainably? That’s a little tougher to tackle, especially when it comes to
The 1 thing everyone can do to be healthier *and* more sustainable, according to a celebrity chef
March 13, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqKoZgAGjMQ] Ever wondered what celeb chef Katie Lee loves to eat first thing in the a.m.? Get all of her wellness tips here. Let’s be honest: Healthy eating can feel way complicated sometimes. There are so many different eating plans out there
Your guide to buying and drinking truly sustainable wine
March 06, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Thanks to climate change, people are more willing than ever to go “green” with their eating habits, from going plant-based (at least some of the time) to cutting back on their food waste. So it should be no surprise that many people are
Why some experts think lab-grown, ‘cultured’ meat is the sustainable future of protein
February 24, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Even though vegan meat tastes more like “the real thing” than ever before, there’s still a great divide between meat eaters and non-meat eaters, and if we’re being realistic, there will likely always be one. The truth is, a lot of Americans really
Beauty redditors are taking sustainability seriously—and the industry is listening
February 21, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Editors may be the beauty industry’s traditional arbiters of taste, but in the digital age, Redditors are just as influential. A vast online forum with discussion groups dedicated to every topic imaginable, Reddit is stacked with highly engaged beauty communities whose members passionately
I haven’t taken off these sustainably made $25 leggings since I bought them
February 16, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Truth time: Leggings are probably my favorite article of clothing, which is funny because I used to be such a snob about how “leggings aren’t pants.” Guess what, 2012 Allie: Leggings are pants, and you will soon be wearing them seven days a
5 easy ways couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings
February 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Weddings are all about love—the love between you and your partner, and the love of two families coming together. Now, more and more couples are incorporating their love of the planet into their nuptials. The Knot just released findings from their 2019 Real
The Oscars proved that recycled fashion is *the* sustainable trend of red carpet style
February 10, 2020 at 07:31PM by CWC “Shopping your stash”—aka making use out of things you already own in an effort to buy less—has become a stronghold of sustainability. We’ve seen it happening in our beauty cabinets, in our closets, and in our refrigerators. But the most recent place the
We asked experts to help us rank the 5 most popular alt-milks for sustainability
February 07, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC If you’ve ditched dairy for sustainability reasons, you probably assume that alt-milks like oat, soy, and dairy are better for the environment, period. You’re right. But each type of plant milk does have an environmental impact—some greater than others. However, understanding that impact
Only 2 beauty companies made the A-List of a major sustainability report
February 06, 2020 at 05:53PM by CWC As we evolve into more conscientious consumers, more and more brands are formulating products with ingredient lists that are cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally responsible. With a climate crisis upon us, shopping sustainably isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing
6 ways to level-up your sustainable grocery shopping skills beyond using a reusable tote bag
January 31, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC With everyone finally waking up to the realities of the climate crisis, it’s safe to say that many healthy eaters are wondering how they can help our current state of affairs. For some people, that might mean cutting back on meat. For others,
A sustainable living expert shares how to DIY a non-toxic all-purpose cleaner
January 27, 2020 at 09:32PM by CWC Pop quiz: Where do you think you’ll find more toxins—indoors or outdoors? Answer: Indoors. It sounds crazy, but it’s true (yes, even if you live in a big city). And believe it or not, the ingredients in your average cleaning products aren’t exactly
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
January 22, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC It’s a beautiful fact that when you eat a primarily plant-based diet, you’re benefiting both your body and the planet. (And your wallet too; plant-based foods tend to be inexpensive.) But if you’re new to the whole plant-based eating thing, chances are that
Eating more sustainably can be easy—if you follow these RD-approved tips
January 21, 2020 at 02:16PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzCLgB18w2Q] You’ve committed to using reusable tote bags and sworn off plastic straws, but now that you’re trying to make what you actually put on your plate more sustainable, you’re struggling. Sure, you’ve heard that giving up meat can do some serious
7 farm-to-table restaurants in NYC that make sustainable eating easy—and delicious
October 01, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC It’s no secret that the food industry has a big sustainability problem. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, around 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from the food system (and farm animals in particular create 40 percent of methane gas emissions
Zero-waste toothpaste is here to make brushing your teeth more sustainable
September 25, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I’ve got my own wellness game down, sure, but in tandem, we’ve collectively got to think more about what we’re doing for the planet’s wellness. In my world, that means that my beauty routine is getting more eco-friendly, I’m a metal straw convert,
Be a Mediterranean diet superstar with this guide to eating fish sustainably
August 20, 2019 at 10:26AM by CWC With more and more people adopting the Mediterranean diet (you know, again), grocery store shoppers are migrating from the meat aisle over to survey the fish. It’s true that seafood is high in omega-3s, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, but like other
Well+Good TALKS: The Next Gen of Food Sustainability is Coming to Your Plate
August 20, 2019 at 07:36AM by CWC Meet the intersection of superfoods and sustainability, the delicious (and eco-friendly) movement that’s about to revolutionize the food space. In this TALK, experts from the frontlines of sustainable farming and next-gen nutrition will break down how broader ideas on helping the planet are