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Apr 23, 2016
Spilling Over
A larger-than-life “clothing spill” at Seattle’s Alki Beach today presents a striking reminder that landfills shouldn’t be laundry piles. Staged by Savers, an international chain of for-profit thrift stores, the installation is a poignant illustration of the prodigious amount of textiles Americans throw away every year. Eighty-five percent of clothing waste ends up in landfills, […] Read MoreApr 19, 2016
Upcycled Rebel
Get your Rebel Rebel on with Daniel Silverstein’s “zero waste” David Bowie sweatshirt—a tribute to our favorite Space Oddity. Part of Silverstein’s “ZWD” line of 100 percent upcycled staples, each topper comprises high-quality cutting-room fabric scraps, pieced together by hand in Brooklyn. Fun fact: The sweatshirt ships in mason jars to “complete the zero-waste experience,” […] Read MoreMar 03, 2016
Your $8 Shirt
We know you don’t want to talk about your impulse shopping habit but we kind of have to. As hard as all those peplum tops and baseball tees are on your wallet (and your closet feng shui), they’re even harder on the planet — but wait! We promise we’re not trying to sell you an […] Read MoreFeb 29, 2016
Sea Change
Designed in collaboration with Karun, an eyewear company based in Chile, all three styles in the “Ocean Collection” comprise 100 percent traceable and recycled nylon from nets collected via Net Positiva, a first-of-its-kind fishnet collection and recycling program developed and run by Bureo’s own team. “For every pair of glasses purchased, Bureo will be able […] Read MoreFeb 02, 2016
ShareWear
New sustainable fashion initiative ShareWear encourages you to share clothes instead of buying new ones. In 2016 you can do pretty much anything via your Smartphone. Today comes the news of a recently launched initiative that encourages you to swap your wardrobe contents via Instagram. The scheme is called ShareWear and part of a sustainable […] Read MoreNov 16, 2015