What Is Fast Fashion? (Plus Alternatives That Are Sustainable and Affordable)
Find out what fast fashion is — and learn about alternatives that are better for the planet.
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Native Shoes Launches 100% Backyard Compostable and Plant-Based Sneaker
Native Shoes' Plant Shoe is entirely plant-based and 100% biodegradable.Poshmark's New Home Market Allows Users to Sell Home Goods, Decor, and More
Green Matters spoke with Poshmark's co-founder to learn about the new Home Market.Lush's New Collection Of Eco-Friendly Skin Highlighters Celebrates Nature
The collection is available in five colors and supports womenGoodwill Opens Curated Boutique For Millennials On A Budget
Goodwill wants to attract young people looking for stylish, modern used clothing on a budget by offering curated boutiques.This First Of Its Kind Jacket Absorbs Heat And Conducts Electricity
The sportswear brand Vollebak has created a graphene jacket that fights bacteria, conducts heat and electricity, and withstands almost any weather condition.This T-Shirt Company Is Making It Easy To Avoid Fast Fashion
This t-shirt company is taking on fast fashion — by making high quality shirts more accessible.Levi's Sets Ambitious Goal To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2025
Levi's makes a plan to cut back their greenhouse gas emissions.4 Sustainable Fragrances That'll Make You Smell Great
These fragrances are great — and gentle on the planet.Get Free Makeup From MAC By Returning Your Empty Containers
Back to MAC offers free lipstick in exchange for your empty makeup containers.7 Etsy Shops Full Of Cruelty-Free Skincare
These Etsy shops have plenty of offerings when it comes to cruelty-free skincare.5 Eco-Friendly Period Products You Will Actually Want To Use
These products will make your time of the month a little more "green."8 Yoga Subscription Boxes To Help You Find Zen
These yoga subscription boxes are the best way to treat yourself or any yogi in your life.These Unique Bags Are Made From Upcycled Billboards
Billboards are getting a second-life thanks to these new innovative bags.What Is Fast Fashion And How Does It Impact The Environment?
A beginner's guide to understanding the impact our clothes — and fast fashion — have on the planet.Serena Williams Just Launched A 100% Vegan Clothing Line
Serena Williams just created her own fashion line — that is totally vegan and cruelty-free.London Goes Fur-Free For Fashion Week
Designers are beginning to notice you don't need fur for fashion.Urban Outfitters Launches Nuuly, A Clothing Rental Subscription
Nuuly will offer clothing from Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, and other brands for rental.Designers Upcycle Used Fire Hoses Into Eco-Friendly Accessories
Every year, 1.3 million tons of clothes are discarded and replaced in the United Kingdom alone.What Are Microfibers? Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Them
Here's everything you need to know about microfibers and how they affect the environment.How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe, According To The Woman Who Invented It
Building a capsule wardrobe is a good way to cut back on your waste when it comes to clothing.These Eco-Friendly Jeans Are Made Using Shrimp Shells
Shrimp shells are perfect for making eco-friendly denim.Prada Is Going Fur-Free Later This Year
Prada just announced that later this year, it will be a completely fur-free brand.5 Places To Buy Sustainable Denim This Fall
Skip the fast fashion this fall, and check out these five places that offer eco-friendly denim.Kat Von D's Makeup Collection Goes 100% Vegan For 10th Anniversary
Kat Von D is launching a 10 Year Anniversary Collection that's completely vegan.Clothing, Shoe, and Accessory Options Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Ocean plastic can be given a new life thanks to companies that recycle it into new products.Kristen Bell Is a Thrift Shopping Queen — And So Are Her Kids
Kristen Bell opened up in a new interview about her newfound thrifty habits.What Is Vegan Leather, Anyway?!
Vegan leather sounds like an oxymoron — because it is — but it’s also a better alternative to real leather.Why You Should Consider Ethical and Sustainable Diamonds
When it comes to buying a diamond, you should make the ethical and sustainable choice — here’s why.Tips for Thrifting: How to Master Secondhand Shopping
Shopping secondhand means not only scoring deals, but also lowering your impact.9 Beauty Ideas That Are Zero-Waste and Do-It-Yourself
These beauty ideas that you can make at home are also zero-waste!Renting Your Clothes Gives You an Endless Wardrobe — While Helping the Environment
Renting your clothing is a good way to make sure that you aren’t contributing as much to the landfill.These Shoes Have Soles Made From Recycled Chewing Gum
Gumshoe is a sneaker made from recycled chewing gum.What Are Parabens And Phthalates?
Parabens and phthalates get a bad rap — but what exactly is in these controversial ingredients?These Eco-Friendly Brands Are Turning Ocean Pollution Into Cool And Comfortable Fashion
These sustainable brands are repurposing plastic for fashion.These Are the Best Places to Donate Clothes
If you’re looking for the best places to donate your clothes, look no further — these are the places you should donate your clothes.'Be Zero' Founder Reveals The Waste-Free Staples She Keeps In Her Purse
Be Zero blogger Andrea Sanders reveals the zero-waste toolkit she always carries.How I Learned To Survive Without Single-Use Plastic
Living plastic-free isn't as hard as it seems — but there's a lot to learn.How to Get Rid of Your Unwanted Makeup — Ethically
Getting rid of your makeup isn’t so easy — but there is a way to get rid of what you’re not using without increasing your impact.What Makes 'Clean' Beauty Products Clean? Here's What You Need to Know About Makeup Claims
The definition of "clean" beauty varies from brand to brand — here's what you need to know.Your Used Makeup Could Help Animals in Need
Here’s a creative way to keep your used makeup out of the landfill: Donate your used mascara wands to help wildlife in need.Reebok's Eco-Friendly 'Cotton + Corn' Sneakers Go Vegan
Reebok has replaced the leather on its Cotton + Corn sneakers with cotton, making them more eco-friendly and animal-friendly.A Guide to Using Aloe Vera Plants Around the House
Check out all the ways you can use aloe vera around your home — and in your beauty routine.Nine New Non-Animal Cosmetic Tests Approved in China, Bringing the World a Step Closer to Ending Animal Testing
China has nine new approved ways of testing cosmetics pre-market.Bill Proposes Warning Labels for Kids’ Cosmetics That Might Contain Asbestos
A new bill has come out proposing that all kids’ cosmetics should have a label stating that the item may contain asbestos.75-Year-Old Woman Upcycled Wegmans Plastic Bags to Knit a Skirt Suit, And She Looks Fabulous
Rosa Ferrigno put her knitting skills to good use by upcycling Wegmans bags into a full skirt suit.China Comes Close to Ending Routine Post-Market Animal Testing — A Small But Powerful Step
China will no longer conduct post-market animal testing in routine cases.James Bond Goes Green in New Movie With Electric Aston Martin Car
For the first time, James Bond will drive an electric Aston Martin car on screen.How These Luxury Vegan Makeup Brushes Can Amp Up Your Beauty and Skincare Routine
Artis tells Green Matters about the beauty company's animal-free makeup brushes.Gisele Bündchen Embraces Nature in Cover Shoot for 'Vogue Germany's' Sustainability Issue
Vogue Germany chose Gisele Bündchen to cover its special environmental issue.
