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Top fashion companies must tighten up climate commitments, report says

Two are doing well, but the rest aren't doing nearly enough, according to Stand.earth.




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No more real fur for Queen Elizabeth

All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.




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Wardrobe is NYC's latest clothing rental service

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.




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Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.




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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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Patagonia partners with Awayco to offer rental gear

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.




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With BootRescue, your footwear will last longer & look better

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.




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These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.




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Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.




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4 steps to a more sustainable jeans habit

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.




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New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.




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This new children's jacket is fully recyclable

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.




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Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.




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ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.




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Report condemns environmental impact of fast fashion

We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable.




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H&M takes top spot in latest Fashion Transparency Index

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.




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Two very different visions of how cars fit in the city of the future

In London: get rid of cars. In New York: get rid of people.




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Pop-up playground for adults built in Montreal square

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."




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Where are all the fantasy pedestrians?

Daniel Herridges of Strong Towns says, "If your goal is to promote public safety, design for the humans you have, not the ones you wish you had."




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Why are house prices rising faster in car-dependent suburbs?

Analysts say people are chasing affordability.




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If we are going to have good indoor air quality, we have to start outdoors

Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can't pretend we can just open a window.




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The future of transportation is the bus, the bike and the elevator

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."




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New award for landscape architecture honors Cornelia Oberlander

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.




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If cities are going to curb their carbon emissions, they have to consider consumption

It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy.




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Three tweets that changed my decade

A look back at the tweets that changed the way I think about sustainable design.




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IKEA is building a big new store in Vienna with no parking

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.




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Wood architecture meets nature in new community in Copenhagen

Henning Larsen's design for Fælledby is "a model for sustainable living."




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US government goes after green modern design, will make architecture classical again

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.




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City, suburb or country? Where's the best place to ride out this crisis?

Apparently, policy is more important than place.




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It's time to take back the streets for people who walk, run, or bike

We really have to change the way we use our cities.




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Open streets and parks are a matter of equity and fairness

In many cities, politicians are looking at the world through their windshields.




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The Coronavirus and the future of Main Street

What can we do to save our streets? Decentralize everything.




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Take back the streets and give them to restaurants

Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places.




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Is Cross-Laminated Timber the New Concrete?

One designer thinks that it can take the place of concrete in buildings, inside and out.




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Grow a 100-year-old forest in your backyard in just 10 years

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.




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How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.




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8 makeup brands that are fighting plastic packaging

The beauty industry has a long way to go, but these companies prove that change is in the air.




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4 ways to make your hair care greener

It all comes down to using less of everything.




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4 ways to make your hair look great without showering

Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time.




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Anti-pollution skincare is the latest beauty trend

New products for 'urban skin' are booming, but do they actually work?




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American cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.




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The key to great skin? Leave it alone.

When it comes to a clean and green beauty routine, less is more.




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The hidden health risks of breast implants

This is serious surgery with long-term implications. We need to stop treating it so lightly.




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Leaf offers the plastic-free shave you've always wanted

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.




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Here's an incredibly simple solution to plastic packaging waste

Remove the water.




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Is there a fishy ingredient in your cosmetics?

Shark liver oil is a common moisturizing agent in many beauty products. Stay away!




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Say no to DIY sunscreen

This is one of those rare times when we tell you store-bought is better than homemade!




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The great sunscreen fallacy: Lack of sun exposure might be killing us

Experts suggest that the health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks.




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This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!




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Do women really need trash cans everywhere they go?

Surely there's a way to ditch our wasteful, disposable habits.