Levi’s Is Upcycling the Liquified Remains of Old Jeans

Good News Notes: “The denim industry is fraught with environmental problems. This is largely because denim is made with cotton, a pesticide-fed, resource-intensive crop. In fact, it takes around 10,000 liters of water to grow enough cotton for just one pair of jeans (that’s about 65 times the amount an average person uses in one…

Sustainable Smalls! Kent Introduces World’s First Compostable Underwear

Good News Notes: “Standard undergarments can take over 200 years to decompose due to the plastic fibers they often contain, such as nylon or elastane. In response, LA’s Kent has introduced the world’s first verified compostable underwear. Founded by “Conscious Canadian” Stacey Anderson, the 100% organic, plant-based underwear composts in 90 days, “feeding the soil and growing…

Microplastics: what is it and how to prevent it

 Good News Notes: “All of us are aware of the plastic pollution we pump into the oceans – from carrier bags to plastic bottles, straws and more. But many of us are contributing to another type of pervasive and hidden pollution, often without realising it. They’re called microplastics. Microplastics are tiny particles invisible to the…

Jonathan Cohen Launches Latest Fashion Line to ‘Reinvent Waste’

 Good News Notes: “Fashion designer Jonathan Cohen has used Econyl nylon to create his ten fall/winter 2020 pieces in a nod to zero-waste design. The designer says the use of Econyl furthers the company’s commitment to “taking responsibility for its impact on the world.” Cohen says designing with Econyl has given him the opportunity to get…