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
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
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
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
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
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
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
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
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
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
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
ORAKI's ECOMOVE Leggings Fuse Style with Comfort
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings
Reebok Debuts ID Train Colorblock Leggings
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
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
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
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
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
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Fashionable Performance Swimwear
Nike Swim is Launching Multiple New Styles Ahead of the Summer
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
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
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
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
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
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
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Sneakers
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers Now Come in a Bananatex Option
Organic Cotton Beachwear
H&M Studio Uses Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton for its New Capsule
Recycled Sunglasses Collections
For Earth Month 2023, RAEN Launched the Recycled Black Collection
Exclusive Vegan Lifestyle Sneakers
Reebok and Milk Makeup Unveil Apparel and Footwear Collection
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Bio-Based Eco-Minded Swimwear
Reformation's New Ref Swim Line Utilizes ECONYL Nylon and EVO
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Sustainable Sports Essentials
Reebok Unveiled the Performance-Focused Workout Ready Sports Bra
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
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
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
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
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
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
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Sustainably Made Pastel Garments
Balmain Unveils a New Capsule Collection with Water Brand Evian
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Cupshe Introduces 'The Recycled Swim' Sustainable Swimwear Collection
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
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
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
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
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Coral-Conscious Sneakers
These Sustainable Sneakers Were Launched In Honor Of World Ocean Day
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Adjustable Chlorine-Resistant Swimwear
MeUndies' New Sustainable Swimwear Arrives for Summer
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
Timeless Swimwear Designs
frëkl Swimwear Boasts the Well-Fitting Icon One-Piece
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection