Hello! This is my first post on this sub so please delete if not allowed.
I am a law student and this coming semester I am in my school’s legal clinic so I will be going to court. I have no suits and am looking for recommendations on brands/resale markets that sell professional suits.
Thank you I’m advance!
Does anyone have a recommendation for a sustainable pair of jeans overalls? I’m looking for a classic women’s style. My longtime search for a secondhand pair has been unfruitful.
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
I came across another fantastic blog from Inrate that dives deep into the process of developing an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy. Given the growing importance of sustainability and responsible business practices, I thought it'd be valuable to share the insights from this informative piece.
Blog Link: How to Develop an ESG Strategy
In this blog, the experts at Inrate lay out a step-by-step guide on how companies can create a robust ESG strategy that aligns with their values and goals. They explore the key elements that go into crafting an effective ESG framework, which not only benefits the environment and society but also contributes to the long-term success of the business.
Hi, I am a 2nd-year student at UNSW Aus and I am interested in writing an article on the fashion waste and high consumerism from either the Barbie movie or the Taylor Swift Era's Tour for a final assignment due next week. If anyone is into sustainable fashion and Barbie or Taylor Swift and would like to be interviewed for an assignment with potential publishing please let me know!
Hi my name is Omar, I am currently studying masters in digital marketing in The UK. I have got this assignment that needed 50 people at least to answer the questionnaires. As I am from Saudi Arabia that speaks Arabic most people I know don’t know English so It is soo difficult for me to seek for answers can anyone help me with this it shouldn’t take more than 10 mins.
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diJaP0viqHM9Ur4
Thank you everyone and I really appreciate anyone that could help.
I've been so tempted to buy a 'Take Back' bag from the brand For Days just to declutter my torn/moth-holed clothes and scraps of rags that I can't otherwise donate. But something in my gut is holding me back because I just want to make sure it's going to a legit recycling process. They are constantly bringing A+ to their marketing as their ads always pop up on my instagram when I'm watching stories/scrolling. But I don't know how honest and great they are past their marketing...
I'm suspect of two things that have been a red flag in my eyes:
I really want to get rid of my stuff 'the right way' that I've been hanging onto for way too long but am weary that the For Days process isn't any different than just dumping my stuff in my own trash bin. I don't care about the 'credit' you get after you purchase a bag... I just want to get rid of my scraps responsibly. Does anybody else have any other insight on this company or have used them before for the same reasons?
Is the brand Tala actually sustainable?
Happy Friday! 🌾 Linen is a hot item this summer, so let's dive into how sustainable it actually is. The short answer is – it's fully biodegradable. The longer answer is – there's a caveat and quality is the measure. Read on for tips on how to pick out truly sustainable and worthwhile linen products!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvQPe8LyO6x/?img_index=1
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Order an Infinite Loop bag, fill it with up to 10 lbs of clean clothes (tops, pants, underwear, socks) or other textiles (towels, fabric scraps), and send it back to us - we pay for return shipping. Get your first one free: apply code SUMMER2023 at checkout.
Your items will then be processed by our circularity partners for recycling and upcycling. Plus, you'll receive a $20 code for your next purchase at Infinite Goods!
Order here: https://infinitegoods.eco/products/infinite-loop-bag
This Infinite Loop Bag helps you close the loop in fashion. When you fill-up this bag, you contribute to reducing the 85% of our closets that end up in landfills.
Best,
The Infinite Goods Team
ESG investing can be defined as investing that encompasses sustainability principles along with ESG criteria in the investment decision-making process. At the very core, ESG investing is about influencing a positive change in society by fostering a sustainable investing environment for investors. ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and each category broadly implies:
ESG investing incorporates environmental, social, and corporate governance factors that impact an organization's overall performance. By evaluating ESG factors, investors gain a holistic view of the firms they back, thereby mitigating the risk and identifying new opportunities for growth.
Continue Reading - https://www.sganalytics.com/blog/what-is-ESG-investing-definition-examples-and-types/
Because the most sustainable clothing is what already exists, show off your thrifted pieces here!
My sustainable brand ( https://clime.studio/ ) is shutting :( Despite having a tonne of happy customers, the Indian market remains challenging for sustainable fashion due to the lack of awareness and price sensitivity. We haven't been able to balance our margins & cash flow with the marketing resources we do have. And as a very small team with very limited resources, we realized that we can push against the current for much longer.
We do have about 650 unsold garments & about 1000metres of fabric still in stock. Does anybody have any suggestions on how & where we can sell these? We'd be happy to try internationally too.
Stumbled across their site and it looks legit (or I'm an idiot), but I was wondering about quality since shipping to the US is pretty expensive. https://somethingtohold.com/
It’s widely known that pleathers and faux leather isn’t sustainable or good for the environment due to the plastic required to make the pleather cruelty free, but is it the same for vegan feathers?
Hey all, I'm looking for a brand that sell clothing with zero toxic chemical are petroleum-based materials. I know organic cotton is a great option but sometime brands use fabric finishings that are made with synthetic materials. If you have any brand in mind please let me know, thanks!
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Clear communication of where the business is at versus where it intends to be is key, and we hope to foster this honesty through our trials and errors at Pure Diem. 🫡 More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvFxidbh79f/
Any suggestions for brands that carry women's linen suits NOT lined with polyester? Would love some mid-range options like $200-300 blazer, pants under $200. Everything I've found so far has polyester linings blerrrgh.
For example, I love Sezane but their only linen offerings sold out immediately!
Don't buy any sustainable brand just to support the environment, as you probably don't really need the item.
Buying unnecessary items in order to support environmental protection is actually a waste. But when you need an item, these sustainable brands can be your top priority ！
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
Hey yall, so i am working on a project where i have to create a natural dye with the help of food waste, I want to know how to make the dye long lasting, transfer free, resistant to fading, exposure to light and without compromising on their eco-credentials. . Do you guys have any suggestion on how do i make a dye which meets these objectivs. Feel free to DM me, related to this topic. Thanks :)
We are an environmentally friendly fashion brand-(www.ecoerfashion.com), We recycle discarded fishing nets from fishermen to make sunglasses, thereby reducing ocean plastic pollution and protecting the ocean. Japan’s decision to discharge nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean is a heavy blow to our efforts to protect the ocean.It makes us feel very helpless and frustrated.
1) All eco-fashion brands! Together, we can make a difference. Let's unite in protest against Japan's decision to release nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Our collective voice can amplify the call for a sustainable future and protection of our oceans.
2) Everybody who love ocean and planet, plsJoin us in raising our voices to protect our oceans and the environment! Japan's plan to discharge nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean is a serious threat to marine life. Let's stand together and demand a safer, more sustainable future.
#ProtectOurPlanet #SaveOurOceans" #SaveOurSeas #NoToNuclearWaste"
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Remember, every journey is unique, with ups and downs. Learning from experiences, staying adaptable, and continuously evolving will help new designers navigate the exciting yet competitive world of bag manufacturing start-ups.
Luxury Leather Italy is the perfect partner for your unique journey.
Hi everyone!! I’m pretty sustainable in my fashion choices. Aside from thrifting or going second hand (which I likely will), does anyone know of any sustainable race or festival clothing??
Hi all! I’m Sav, founder of a sustainable fashion community & brand called Reyvived. At Reyvived, we upcycle new pieces out of preloved material.
As a new founder, I would really appreciate TEN minutes of your time to help build a sustainable future in fashion.
If you could fill out this questionnaire, I would be extremely grateful!
https://forms.gle/MDbPti6xZbqkrDb37
Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions!
Because the most sustainable clothing is what already exists, show off your thrifted pieces here!
Hello! I'm looking for suggestions for brands of pants that are comfortable/good for travel and hiking and also sustainable (duh! 😁) - preferably women's pants. I prefer a straight cut, low frills kind of look that hit the ankles - more in the gender neutral camp than feminine or masculine.
Thank you for any suggestions!
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I’m looking to speak with any ex employees of the big fashion brands off the record about greenwashing - please get in touch if you want to talk
I currently only know some sustainable brands, but that are really "sustainable brands", for their entire process, like the threads and labels and packaging, and I'm not talking about recycled polyester because that's not sustainable because it's still plastic and it releases microplastics while being used.
Hey peeps!
Do you want your Pinterest wardrobe? Now’s your chance!
Send me your Pinterest board and I will curate some outfits for you with thrifted items!
Support local, Live Sustainably, and Be Conscious🤍
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
if everyone here could support my brand by following our socials that would be great http://linktr.ee/crownwraps.uk
if everyone here could support my brand by following our socials that would be great http://linktr.ee/crownwraps.uk
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Hello there
Hope you are well. We are PROPEL, an apparels company for people acting for a better world. We recently launched our website and looking for honest feedback from the people like you. Our website is propel-the-world.com. For those who give helpful feedback, we are happy to offer a 30% discount code.
Below is more about our brand.
Should you have any questions about our brand, never hesitate to ask.
Thank you
PROPEL
are you looking for sustainable renewable clothing that helps every aspect of the environment try hubsgoods.com we have a little of every type of fashion even a custom shop to build your own styles 100% renewable even the packaging you can even send the product back in and have it remade into something else how awesome is that check us out guys
I have been trying to get into sustainable fashion because I want my clothing to last longer and not be as terrible for the planet, but I'm running into a speedbump. I tried ordering shorts from a couple brands (Pact and Outerknown), spent the time to measure myself and use their sizing charts, and when they finally shipped to me both shorts don't flatter me at all even though the pictures on the website looked alright.
Not trying to be too sassy about this (though not going to lie I'm pretty frustrated given the shorts from Outerknown in particular were NOT cheap), but am I supposed to accept looking grungy if I want to shop sustainable? I wish there were local sustainable stores so I could better see what these articles of clothing look like on my body before I buy, but it seems like all of them are either online-only or are nowhere near my location. Was never a huge online shopper in the first place and only tried it because I wanted to make a difference, feeling really bummed out about the whole situation.
Because the most sustainable clothing is what already exists, show off your thrifted pieces here!
Do you remember the moment you first decide to adopt a green living habit? What motivates you to finally make the change? And how far and well have you kept that habit?
My moment was after I binge-watching 6 episodes of BBC's Blue Planet, and seeing the mother whale mourning her still-born calf. I urge my whole family to stop using bottle water after that.
Currently doing interviews and surveys to understand what FIRST trigger individuals to do it the green way and contribute to a more sustainable planet.
Any thoughts are welcomed and appreciated!
Here is a 3-minute survey if you don't mind providing a bit more insight~ https://forms.gle/A9sg9L2QLuV6yybt7
Does anyone have a recommendation for a cropped, tight white t-shirt that isn't see through? I tried Reformation and the fit is perfect, but it's very see through. I've had friends recommend Aritizia and Skims, but I hoping to find an option from a sustainable brand!
I’m currently doing a masters in sustainable and ethical fashion design where I’m researching fashion design processes and opportunities for sustainability.
I’m conducting a survey for fashion designers, fashion design students and those with a fashion design practice of any kind - all markets are welcome!
Questions are related to your fashion design process and attitudes towards sustainability. Many of the questions are optional and the survey is entirely anonymous.
Thank you so much, the link is below!
Even with increased demand, and few legal barriers hemp fabric is one of the most expensive textiles in the world. Do you think the price will ever come down, or do you think hemp missed its moment long ago?
Here is some background info and history on the legalities and red tape surrounding the fiber - https://shopvirtueandvice.com/blogs/news/hemp-fabric
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I am completing a postgraduate research project about the sustainability of activewear brands with a particular focus on Sweaty Betty. Please complete the customer survey linked below if you have shopped at Sweaty Betty, or share this post with anyone you know who has shopped at this brand. Any help would be much appreciated. https://forms.gle/fvvgeVf32y5ci7B69
I have been trying to find Merino wool clothing for yoga/ hiking without spandex but seem to be coming up short in my search. Does anyone have a brand they love and would recommend? TIA!
I want to start thrifting, but I have no sense of smell. I heard some people say their clothes from thredup or Plato’s closet smell bad. Is this true in your experience, and if so, how do you remove the smell? I’m just paranoid about going around smelling oddly without realizing
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
Have any of you guys heard of this brand called “Recycled”. They sell vintage tees and reworked pieces that are really cute! I want to buy something from them, but I can’t find any reviews or extra information about them online..
So, has anyone bought something from there and what do you guys think?
Hi everyone! I created a peer-to-peer clothing rental company called rotateyourcloset.co (Airbnb but for your clothes👗) that helps reduce fast fashion and extends the life cycle of clothes!
We aim to reduce the one time wears of trendier pieces (wedding guest dresses, vacation outfits, etc!) by letting people rent clothes in their closet out to others! We also support local pickup so you can leverage closets that already exist in your community with minimal environmental impact!!
Would love to have this community check it out, and please share any feedback! 💞🫶🏻♻️
Launching a swim and lifestyle brand. I have some trucker hats with our name on it that I get asked about all the time when I wear them. I'd like to order more to give to friends and family, and possibly sell.
All the eco friendly/recycled truckers I've seen are in very earthy colors or have a seam down the middle. I'm looking for the classic, sort of Aviator Nation style hats if possible.
Is anyone familiar with a company who could supply these? Thanks!
Hi!
I'm looking for stylish people with loads of cool clothes but willing to change up and learn sustainable ways of upycling. What do you think of using your online presence to help us talk about textile waste and the decolonization of fashion?
I created "Upcycle Crush!" with the OR Foundation (an NGO based in Ghana fighting textile waster). It is an interactive game that brings together stylish and eco-responsible people. We will select four entrants comprised of upcyclers and consumers participating in three online "dates" and help us create a social media campaign to promote sustainable practices.
Feel free to check out more information - and apply - in the link below! (And it pays!!!)
Hi friends,
I am the founder of a fashion and lifestyle brand, Transcend, on a mission to preserve heritage crafts like embroidery and block prints. I would love for this group to check out my site and give any feedback for why you would or wouldn't buy the products. As a small business owner, I value your feedback!
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It's time to talk about the elephant in the room. Shein has recently become the word's largest fast fashion retailer, making Zara look like slow fashion. I never thought I'd say the words 'Zara' and 'slow fashion' in the same sentence... This is clearly a serious problem we need to talk about.
The Shein app was downloaded 196 million times last year and now, its fast fashion sales are outperforming Amazon, Zara, H&M, ASOS and Boohoo. Shein has also reportedly told its investors that it plans to double its revenue by 2025, which is crazy. That's an absurd amount of fast fashion making its way out into the world, and most of it is the same price as an almond latte in Melbourne. If you can buy a dress for the same price as a coffee, what does that say about how it's made and what it's made with? I'll answer that for you - nothing good.
This is a big problem for fashion and an even bigger problem for the planet. It's time to roll up our sleeves and take a stand against fast fashion giants like Shein because our environmental clock is ticking.
There's no easy way to say this: fast fashion sucks. This is why...
Clothing production has doubled since the year 2000 but we're keeping clothing only half as long as we used to, and in the U.S alone, over 2000 pieces of clothing are thrown away every second.
We're throwing away clothing after an average of seven to ten wears, and two-thirds of all fashion is made with polyester, the world's dirtiest and deadliest fabric.
Over 95% of Shein's fast fashion is made from petroleum-derived synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon or acrylic, and they're releasing an average of 1000 new styles every single day.
Every time polyester is washed, tiny plastic micro-fibers shed into the run-off water and make their way into our oceans, and fashion is now responsible for 35% of the plastic micro-fibers found in the ocean.
I could go on and on and on with facts and stats about the environmental impact of fast fashion, but what we all need to hear, are solutions. So what do I think? How do we solve the fast fashion crisis Shein has created and how do we slow fashion down?
Well, if you're running a fashion brand, it's time to make some big decisions. Ditch polyester and synthetic fabrics and switch to natural, biodegradable materials. You can also design more consciously too, and step back from the hustle and bustle of timed releases - no one needs something new from you every single week. Explore releasing an annual collection or a core collection of staples that people want to wear more than seven to ten times, and educate your customers on the positive impact of slow fashion.
You can also focus your energy on selling through the stock you already have, before you decide to make more, and I can help you do that here.
If we're going to change the future of fashion - and the future of the planet - we need to band together as sustainable fashion brands and we need to make an impact with our clothes. Because fashion isn't bad - fast fashion is bad. Slow fashion is world-changing, and we need to see more of that!
Claire.
Placed an order for jeans a month ago and they ghosted me after I emailed them repeatedly asking for an update/refund. Just had to dispute the charge w my bank. Janky as hell
Hello everyone, I am writing a research paper for my class about the detrimental impact of fast fashion and need to interview someone who is either involved or knowledgeable on the industry. Is there anyone here who knows someone I can interview or maybe willing to answer a few questions themselves?
Hi all, I haven't bought new jeans in probably about 10 years but I'm really digging the revival of acid wash, except that it's a finish usually achieved with potassium permanganate, or PP, which is incredibly toxic to both workers and the environment. I've been trying to find PP-free "acid wash" jeans and.... failing.
I've found a bunch of press releases about new alternative acid wash technologies in the last 3-4 years: Officina+39 and their Oz-One Powder; Crescent Bahümàn and their Blue Infinity dye process; Soko and their Lumia method of mimicking acid wash. But I'm not finding any brands that are actually using these new technologies yet.
Anyone know of brands that are using these chemicals/techniques? Or is it just truly that none of them have been adopted into actual consumer products yet?
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Hey everyone,
Some friends and me are working together in a startup class and we are trying to make sustainable and ethical fashion easier to support or buy. (making it affordable, convenient, and less of a hassle).
Our website rn is a small version of what we are hoping would become a bigger marketplace that only features clothing items and accessories that are made ethically and sustainably. We are hoping to offer an easy way to buy clothing that does good for our planet and the workers creating the items. We aren't large enough to have a fully detailed selection process. But once we have one it will be detailed on our website. Our goal rn is to see if there is a need for something like this; by seeing how many people interact with our website, so if this idea sounds helpful or useful to you here's the link to check us out. https://lastingfashion.wordpress.com
also would love to hear any feedback or suggestions either here or through the website :)
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Basically what I am asking for is a way/ platform to reach out to people in order to take their old clothes, fabric scraps, bags, etc. and use the materials to create new pieces from. I get by with my brand by making do with local donations and such, but I’m once again running low. I take the old clothes and such and make new fabric out of them by stripping them down into yarn. I recently had my first professional runway debut at VFW and since then I’ve been running low on supply. I’m not sure if this will help but I basically take anything (expect leather, my machine broke so I can work with it). My pieces have a lot of time and love put into them, and I’ve recently had to start cutting up my own clothes to make ends meet.
TLDR: I’m just trying to stop clothes from being thrown away and Id like to reach out to people who have clothes to give away so i can turn them into one of kind bespoke pieces for my next collection. If there’s any group or person out there reading this I’d like to take your old clothes and turn them into something new.
Thank you! This is my website if your curious about my process: Kurriizmatic.com
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
Organizations across the globe are integrating sustainable finances into their operations. As a part of the transition towards a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy, the European Commission has implemented new and updated regulations to strengthen its action plan on sustainable finance. The EU Taxonomy is regarded as the key component of the action plan. There are a handful of other regulations that are being introduced for organizations to get familiar with. One of those is the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, or SFDR assists in reorientating capital toward more sustainable businesses and increasing transparency on sustainability among financial institutions.
So how does the SFDR framework help in improving the transparency and sustainability of businesses within the European Union? Let's find out.
The first regulation set up by the EU, SFDR, or the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, aims to reorientate capital flow toward sustainable finance. SFDR provides transparency on sustainability within the financial market to prevent greenwashing.
https://www.sganalytics.com/blog/what-is-sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation/
I wanted to post in r/sustainability, but they’re closed to comments right now.
I’ve gone through my unmentionables and have a bunch to get rid of, and I don’t want to just throw them in the trash. I paid good money for a lot of them, and I’m not sure what to do with them.
I can’t donate them to any local thrift stores (I’ve checked), I don’t compost and they aren’t all made with natural fibers anyway, and every website I’ve looked at only mentions bras and underwear, nothing about actual lingerie.
Are there any programs or websites that will let me send them in and they’ll repurpose them or something?
When we talk about serious sustainable fashion, one key aspect that often gets overlooked is affordability. To truly make a positive impact on the fashion industry and the environment, sustainability must be accessible to all. It's time to prioritize true affordability in sustainable fashion.
Sustainable fashion should not be a luxury reserved for the privileged few. It should be within reach for everyday individuals who are passionate about making conscious choices. By making sustainable options more affordable, we can encourage widespread adoption and create a real shift in the industry.
It's understandable that sustainable practices and materials can sometimes come with higher production costs. However, as consumers, we must hold brands accountable for fair pricing. This means demanding transparency in pricing structures and supporting brands that prioritize ethical practices without inflating prices unnecessarily.
Affordability doesn't mean compromising on quality or style. It means finding a balance between sustainability, cost, and accessibility. By investing in timeless pieces, and supporting brands that prioritize fair wages and responsible sourcing, we can build a wardrobe that aligns with our values without straining our budgets.
Let's remember that the goal of sustainable fashion is to create a positive impact on the planet and society. It's about making conscious choices that benefit everyone. So, let's advocate for serious sustainable fashion that is truly affordable and inclusive. Together, we can make a difference.
