Whether it is a swimsuit made from recycled materials or a pair of compostable sneakers, May 2017 eco trends clearly demonstrate that the desire to live an eco-friendly lifestyle is beginning to spill over into our wardrobes.
One of the latest innovations in eco-friendly fashion is the rise of green swimwear. For instance, Reformation just launched a swimwear collection that is made from 85% recycled materials. PINKFISH also makes swimsuits out of recycled materials and works to ensure that its products are "made, packed and shipped with reduced environmental impact."
Beyond beachwear, there are plenty of other ways for consumers to give their closets a 'green' update. This includes Reebok's new Cotton + Corn sneakers, Last Bottle Clothing's recycled plastic bottle tees and the KickFly upcycled skateboard deck sunglasses.
Top 65 Eco Ideas in May
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Architectural Upcycling Exhibitions
The Wasteland Exhibit Shows How Architects Can Tap Into Waste
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Urban Fabric Houses
'MINI LIVING - Breathe' is a Small-Scale, Low-Impact City Dwelling
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Solar Panel Security Cameras
The 'Solar Cam' HD Outdoor Security Camera Draws Energy from the Sun
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Photovoltaic Skating Rinks
This Concept Uses Ice Skating to Generate Electricity
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Power-Assisted City Trikes
The Audi 'Formula Zero' Urban Vehicle Transports Riders Short Distances
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Modular Indoor Vertical Gardens
Altifarm Allows Those with a Green Thumb to Farm All Year Long
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Airless Bicycle Tires
Bridgestone's Airless Tires Do Not Need to Be Inflated
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Lightweight Recycled Plastic Shirts
Last Bottle Clothing Sells Shirts Made from Recycled Bottles
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Solar Window Pane Chargers
The Notos Solar Window Charger Keeps Devices Running
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Healthy Biodegradable Food Packaging
This Anti-Microbial Food Packing Material Degrades Naturally
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Slim Solar Smartphone Cases
The 'Synthetic' Solar iPhone Case Enables Eco-Friendly Charging
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Intelligent Indoor Gardens
The CityCrop Indoor Vertical Farm System is Optimal for Small Spaces
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Dashing Chinese Electric Cars
The Qiantu K50 Has Rooftop Solar Panels and a Max Range of 250 Miles
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Biodegradable Seagrass Packaging
Felix Pottinger has Designed a Packaging System for Food
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Energy-Saving Concept Stores
IKEA's New London Store Will Be Dedicated to Sustainability
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Habit-Changing Boxed Waters
'Vivid Water in a Box' Promotes Cardboard Packaging Over Plastic
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Repurposed Water Bottle Designs
Chai Point Offers Instructions on Repurposing Its Water Bottles
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Garden Highway Structures
The 'Green Circle' Balances the Offset of Highway Roads in Urban Areas
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Rugged Chinese Luxury SUVs
The Hybrid Jeep Yunti Concept is Set to Debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
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Urban Honey Bee Hives
The Local Bee Hive is a Prebuilt Place for Bees to Flourish
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Stylish Recycled Swimwear
The Reformation Swimwear Collection is Made from 85% Recycled Materials
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Versatile Eco-Friendly Towels
The Nomadix Towel is Eco-Conscious in Both Material and Design
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Upcycled Industrial Netting Bags
The Easy Breezy Eco-Friendly Bags are Ideal for Commuters
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Updated Electric Truck Timelines
Elon Musk Shares Debut Dates for Tesla Electric Truck and Semi
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Soaring French Sky Gardens
The Occitanie Tower Will Be the City of Toulouse's First Skyscraper
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Eco-Friendly Cardboard Caskets
AB Crémation Makes Eco Caskets Out of Recycled Paper
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Rewarding Clothing Recycling Promotions
The 'Refashion the Future' Event Celebrates Earth Day 2017
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Eco-Friendly Towel Dryers
The WHOOSH Towel Dryer Forgoes the Need for Electronic Methods of Drying
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Recycled Sneaker Containers
The New Nike Air Max Container is Made from Lids and Drink Containers
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Polluted Art Galleries
This Pop-Up Gallery Exclusively Features Art Made with Air Pollution
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Eco-Friendly Fish Leather Wallets
These Tidal Vision Salmon Leather Wallets Make Use of Waste
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Water-Cleaning Fruit Waste
This Treated Citrus Peel Adsorbs Metals and Organic Waste Matter
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Streamlined Solar Roof Panels
The New Tesla Roof Solar Panels Fit onto Your Home's Existing Roof
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Eco-Friendly Charitable Yoga Mats
Gypsea Yoga Goods Aims to Contribute to Coral Reef Conservation
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Dynamic Grocery Pricing
Wasteless Uses Data Analytics to Changes Prices on Produce Over Time
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Hybrid Power Lawnmowers
The 'Aurinco' Grass Lawn Mower Harnesses the Power of the Sun
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Water-Only Cleaning Cloths
e-cloth's 'Safe Home Baby Care Set' Cleans Without Harsh Chemicals
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Upcycled Skateboard Sunglasses
The KickFly Wood Sunglasses are Made from Old Skateboard Decks
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Flower Delivery Films
Flex Films' Waterless Online Flower Delivery Solution Keeps Flowers Fresh
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Air-Filtering Crossover Concepts
The Volkswagen I.D. Crozz Provides Passengers Clean Air Anywhere
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Urban Eco Burial Initiatives
Colombia University's DeathLab Seeks to Resolve Overcrowding Issues
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Charitable Beach Towels
Sand Cloud Towels Donates 10 Percent of Profits to Preserving Marine Life
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Ocean Plastic Sport Jerseys
The Parley x adidas Soccer Jerseys are Made from Recycled Plastic
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Inked Pollution Murals
These Awareness-Raising Billboards Were Made with Air-Ink Technology
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Plant-Based Packing Peanuts
Lush Cosmetics' Packing Peanuts are Biodegradable
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Biodynamic Breakfast Cereals
This Cinnamon Cereal Boasts Alternative Agriculture Products
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Anti-Pollution Laundry Balls
The 'Cora Ball' Captures Microfibers from Ending Up in the Ocean
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Earth Day-Honoring Beers
Sly Fox's New SRT ALE Celebrates Earth Day by Supporting a Good Cause
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Plastic-Free Activated Carbon Filters
The Blue Bottle Filter Deters the Need for Water Bottles
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Recycled Plastics Aquatic Wear
PINKFISH is Targeted at Consumers Who Enjoy Underwater Activities
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Air Filtration Billboards
Toyota's "Eco-Billboard" Removes Nitrogen Dioxide from the Air
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Hyper-Local Dumpster Desserts
This Frozen Summer Treat Repurposes Ingredients from the Trash
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Anti-Pollution Animal Toys
'Pollutoys' are Animal Toys for Kids That Teach About Plastic Pollution
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Green Burial Services
The Joshua Tree Memorial Park Offers Eco-Friendly Burial Options
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Conservation-Promoting Coffee Beans
'Gorilla Conservation Coffee' Supports Conservation in Uganda
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Cleaning Concentrate Pouches
This Concentated Cleaner Package Reduces Weight and Material Costs
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Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
This Big Rig Truck was Retrofitted by Toyota to Run on Hydrogen
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Flameless Cremation Services
Aquagreen Dispositions Offers an Eco-Friendly Cremation Option
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Plant-Based Sneakers
Reebok's Cotton + Corn Sneakers Can Be Composted After Use
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E-Cargo Delivery Trikes
Urban Arrow's Delivery Vehicles Have the Potential to Replace Trucks
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Bamboo Cleansing Cloths
Consonant Skincare's Come Clean Wipes are 100% Natural and Biodegradable
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One-Stop Cruelty-Free Shops
'The Cruelty Free Shop' Now Operates the Largest Vegan Retail Shop
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Marine Life-Protecting Burials
Eternal Reefs Provide Eco-Friendly Underwater Burials
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Thermally Responsive Apparel
This New Textile From Otherlab Responds to Cold Temperatures
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Upcycled Delivery Bikes
Deliveroo's Upcycled Bike is Made with Unused Kitchen Tools
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Eco-Conscious Swimsuit Styles
66°North Boasts the Ultra-Slick and Flattering Straumur Swimsuit
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Luxury Swim Collections
Bluebella Launches New Swimwear Range Dubbed Swimwear, Redefined
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Merino Swim Shorts
Sleep Inc. Created the First Swim Shorts Crafted from 100% Natural Materials
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Biodegradable Undergarments
Sparepair's Underwear are Crafted from Eco-Friendly Fabric
Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's G5600BG-5 Timepiece has a Sustainable Build
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Vintage-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Reformation x Jimmy Fairly Debut Summer-Ready Essentials
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Spring Fashion Blooms
Reformation Drops Seasonal Wardrobe Refresh with Sustainable Flair
Ultra-Sustainable Luggage Designs
Samsonite Debuts Two Limited-Edition Sustainable Luggage Designs
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Eco-Conscious Sugarcane Bras
Walmart Launches a New Sugarcane-Derived Lingerie Collection
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Nostalgic Love-Inspired Collections
Stella McCartney Presents the Summer of Love 2025 Capsule
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Bio-Based Recovery Footwear
The KANE x 1% for the Planet Shoe Supports Meaningful Change
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings
Reebok Debuts ID Train Colorblock Leggings
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops
Reformation’s Second Swim Drop Brings Flirty, Eco-Luxe Vibes
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Regenerative Sportswear Collections
The Under Armour x UNLESS Collab is Designed to Decompose
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Modern Low-Impact Swimwear
Vitamin A's Newest Swimwear Collection Reduces Environmental Impact
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections
Gabriela Hearst Debuts The Ohio Footwear Line
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Sustainable Summer Dresses
Vancouver-Based Park & Fifth Releases Its Locally-Made Palma Collection
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Recyclable Swimwear Collections
Decathlon's Negombo Fabric Delivers Elasticity Without Elastane
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear
Parade’s New Swim Collection Boasts Inclusive Silhouettes
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Sneakers
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers Now Come in a Bananatex Option
Sustainably Minded Denim Brands
Yoga Jeans Highlights Its Dedication to the Environment
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Organic Cotton Beachwear
H&M Studio Uses Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton for its New Capsule
Eco-Friendly Eyewear Collections
Eyebuydirect Introduced its 'Material Matters Collection'
Inclusive Sustainable Swimwear
SHEILA Features a Unique Range of Activewear-Inspired Beach Styles
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Eco-Conscious Denim Collections
Mango Debuts Versatile Jeans Line Blending Style & Sustainability
Bio-Based Eco-Minded Swimwear
Reformation's New Ref Swim Line Utilizes ECONYL Nylon and EVO
Sustainable Sports Essentials
Reebok Unveiled the Performance-Focused Workout Ready Sports Bra
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Stylish Everyday Frames
Zenni Optical Introduced 'EcoBloomz' as a Sustainable Option
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Timeless Swimwear Designs
frëkl Swimwear Boasts the Well-Fitting Icon One-Piece
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Organic Cotton Denim Capsules
Icon Denim LA Unveils a New Organic Cotton Capsule with Four Styles
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms
National Marine Suppliers Unveils Eco-Friendly Solutions
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Sustainable Golf Capsules
RADMOR Releases its Hudson Recycled Polos in Time for the Fall
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection