FACT: Earth’s freshwater supply is infinite, so each cotton t-shirt requiring over 1,000 litres of it to be produced is no big deal. Also, climate change isn’t real. When you read statements like these, the critical thinking part of your brain probably says, “HOLD...
This post is written by Garik Himebaugh, founder of Eco-Stylist, and originally appeared on eco-stylist.com You’ve heard the saying. The most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own. But what if I told you that 2/3 of a garment’s environmental impact happens...
Seaweed: you’ve seen it at the beach, but prepare to see it in stores. Already a common additive in beauty and health products and ready to make a splash in the world of ecofashion. There are currently 2 main producers of it, SeaCell and AlgiKnit, and they are out...
Fun fact: there are around one thousand different varieties of banana, but most people are only familiar with two. This fruit family is one of the most popular foods worldwide, but almost entirely restricted to its Cavendish and plantain forms. The other 998 stay...
Ah yes, soy, somehow both the wunderkind of plant-based cuisine and the bane of environmental activists worldwide. Its rich protein content and incredible versatility make it a bit of a contradiction – it’s a staple of eco-conscious diets, but its massive demand...
Mushrooms: controversial topic. They’re just one of those foods – people either love them or hate them. This week on #FantasticFibres we are looking into how mushrooms are also causing a stir in the ecofashion world with some pretty bold claims. Mushroom...
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