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Latest Adidas shoe uses upcycled materials to avoid waste

AGreenLiving

The new shoes feature an upcycled upper with a breathable Gore-Tex waterproof membrane and Three Stripes Boost technology with responsive cushioning that provides bounce-back energy return as you walk. Meanwhile, the upcycled parts use leftover materials from past product drops. Adidas Images via Adidas.

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Wear jeans on your eyes with these funky sunglasses made of upcycled denim

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Founded by British inventor Jack Spencer, Mosevic has recently unveiled Shades of Denim, a collection of ultra-durable and super funky eyewear that is made out of upcycled denim mixed with resin. But if you go to the Kickstarter campaign , you can enjoy up to 25 percent off retail. Mosevic Photography by Andrew Hilling via Mosevic.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. Greenfiber® , manufactured in the U.S.,

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Green Your Workplace With These Eco-Friendly Office Products and Supplies

Green Business Bureau

What a cool way to show off your company name and commitment to sustainability! If buying locally is not an option, then Thrive Market is a membership-based organic grocery retailer with an affordable price promise, diet personalization (i.e. a sofa that upcycles 200 plastic water bottles) and renewable sugar-based packaging.

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Sustainable holiday gift ideas for your friends

AGreenLiving

To get some inspiration, check out our reviews of the best beauty retailers from the 2019 Indie Beauty Expo in Los Angeles. Organic Aromas makes beautiful diffusers that use cool-mist technology with no heat, no water and no plastic. As an added bonus, these diffusers will look like pieces of art on the coffee table.

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2022: A Tumultuous Year in ESG and Sustainability

Andrew Winston

Another group of investors pushed retailer Sainsbury to pay living wages. For a sample of what technology is doing, look no further than the very cool and slightly creepy public database, Climate TRACE. Timberland asked for your boots back for upcycling. French giant AXA made similar commitments. Looking to 2023.