AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be to maintain those goals while finding meaningful presents for loved ones. Consider buying items in bulk, as long as they have less packaging and won’t go to waste. Look for companies that ship using recyclable materials, too.

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Plastics Upcycling Packaging Recycling 36

GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2020

Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. works hands-on with denim, zippers and buttons.

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Recycling Recycling Upcycling Waste 542

Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

A growing band of major fashion retailers have pledged to achieve net zero emissions and overhaul their design and manufacturing processes to make the notoriously resource intensive industry more sustainable. The collection is, in theory, a taster of Asos' entire product range if the retailer is to achieve its 2030 sustainability goals.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

Footwear is a major source of post-consumer waste. Another daily-use product, coffee, also contributes to environmental waste to the tune of around 25 billion kilograms annually. Called XpreSole Panto, the boots are available in high-top or low-top options made with upcycled coffee grounds collected from local coffee shops in Taiwan.

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Recycling Recycling Patents Waste 28

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Online fashion retailer has trained its designers in making its clothing and jewellery more sustainable, recyclable and reusable. Where possible, the company is also encourang the use 'upcycle' of techniques that reuse old products to create "something new".

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The fashion manufacturers, suppliers, brands and retailers must all do their part to address the changes required. These garments are created without consideration for the environment, waste, and human labor. days and wears the item 36% less over its lifecycle, generating 82 pounds of textile waste each year. The average U.S.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

Business Green

MAY 29, 2020

Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. Fast fashion and high-performance fabrics have compounded waste by accelerating the output of apparel that's virtually impossible to recycle.

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Recycling Recycling Upcycling Waste 58

AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

“Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. Being stuck at home lately has been tough.

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Recycling Recycling Upcycling Waste 28

AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

“Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. Being stuck at home lately has been tough.

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Recycling Recycling Upcycling Waste 28

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Depending on what your gift recipient is into, you can choose from books about everything from zero-waste cooking and vegetarianism to vegan recipes and ethical cooking. Reusable bags It’s no secret that making the switch to reusable bags for shopping and groceries is one of the easiest ways to work toward living a zero-waste life.

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