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anonymous

Pollution-Eating Clothing Heads Toward Commercialization | TechCrunch - 1 views

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clothing detergent pollution-eating

shared by anonymous on 07 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 07 Oct 12
     
    This article caught my attention because I was never fully aware of the pollution that is emitted from clothing. A pollution eating nano-particle laundry detergent is both a unique and first-time effort made towards the fashion industry.
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    Several people have posted about this chemical. I'll have to research it more.
meghan thomas

H&M is World's Biggest User Of Organic Cotton (fashion.broadwayworld.com) - 0 views

fashion.broadwayworld.com/...ser-Of-Organic-Cotton-20121108

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shared by meghan thomas on 10 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • meghan thomas on 10 Nov 12
     
    Fashion retailer H&M has been named the biggest user of organic cotton for the second consecutive year. Their increase in the use is part of their plan to use more sustainable cotton in their clothing lines by 2020. The company has been using certified organic cotton for the past 8 years and their clothes are clearly labeled to inform the consumer of their informed choice. 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    But the cotton is probably not from the U.S. Only 1% of U.S. cotton is organic.
meghan thomas

Forget recycling, get upcycling: Greater Manchester gets stuck into sustainable fashion... - 1 views

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shared by meghan thomas on 16 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • meghan thomas on 16 Nov 12
     
    A workshop was created and being offered free to anyone in Manchester to turn their old clothes and accessories into a new, updated and trendier article for their wardrobe. It encourages consumers to prolong the life of the clothes they purchase instead of disposing them. I wish a workshop like this was offered around here, it sounds like a lot of fun.
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    It seems like an idea that would be popular in the US. I bet it would be well attended in Boston or San Francisco.
anonymous

Models turn trash into fashion at Riverest Recycled Fashion Show | The Leaf Chronicle -... - 2 views

www.theleafchronicle.com/...Riverest-Recycled-Fashion-Show

fashion recycled trash

shared by anonymous on 30 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 30 Sep 12
     
    Who would have thought that cardboard, steel/tin, recycled fabric and clothing, aluminum, plastics, paper cartons, chipboard, newspaper, mixed papers and glass could be used to design dresses, pantsuits, coats and more? I feel as though more and more people will participate in creating clothing made from recycled products, so long as the word about it continues to spread.
  • amanda Gentile on 03 Oct 12
     
    I feel like I've seen these projects before and even used as displays to promote recycling. At my last school, I took a fiber class and the professor had each of us make outfits from recycled materials she offered. It turned out to be a fun project and most of the outfits actually looked good. This is just one of many ways to get people more excited and aware of recycling and reusing materials.
  • Michael Daley on 04 Oct 12
     
    Two years ago at our Earth Day, a student organized a Recycled Fashion Show. She created all the clothing, organized the models, and conducted the show on the quad. Look at page 16 of this report I wrote a few years ago: http://www.lasell.edu/Documents/Reports/2009-2010-Lasell-College-Sustainability-Report.pdf
Meghan Hughes

When fashion makes you sick | Environment | DW.DE | 25.11.2012 - 0 views

www.dw.de/...a-16404777

fashion chemicals manufacturers

shared by Meghan Hughes on 27 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Meghan Hughes on 27 Nov 12
     
    Greenpeace is claiming that the toxic chemicals used to produce clothing are harming manufacturers in Asia, as the chemicals contain carcinogens. They suggest buying second hand or organic clothing or buying less garments. It does raise the question of whether the chemicals harm the consumer over time. Obviously it would be very beneficial to reduce the use of these chemicals but I think there are other options besides buying less or second hand.
Megan Coffman

H&M Joins M&S By Collecting Recycled Clothing in its Stores Worldwide - 1 views

http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2012/12/06/HM-Global-Recycling-120612.aspx

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started by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12 1 follow-up, last by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12
meghan thomas

Chemist and fashion designer create new denim that can remove emissions in the air | Ma... - 1 views

www.dailymail.co.uk/...enim-remove-emissions-air.html

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shared by meghan thomas on 14 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • meghan thomas on 14 Nov 12
     
    A chemist/fashion designer has created jeans that can make the air cleaner. The jeans are coated with particles of titanium dioxide to neutralize nitrogen oxide emitted by vehicles and factories and the bi product of nitrates washes away in the laundry. Professor Storey, the creator said "Jeans were the ideal item of clothing for their invention because there were more denim jeans on the planet than people." 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    Interesting idea. Why don't they put it on paint on buildings or cars instead?
Meghan Hughes

United States Of America : Haggar recycles 14mn plastic bottles into clothing - Apparel... - 0 views

www.fibre2fashion.com/...newsdetails.aspx

Haggar bottles clothing

shared by Meghan Hughes on 27 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Meghan Hughes on 27 Nov 12
     
    Haggar is making men's khaki pants out of a fabric that contains up to 7 recycled plastic bottles. This is one of the few times I have seen sustainability in menswear and if it becomes a trend it will be a great thing for both the environment and the fashion industry. 
alina burgun

Is H&M's New Lower-Priced Clothing Encouraging Disposable Fashion? - 1 views

www.ecouterre.com/...2

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shared by alina burgun on 03 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • alina burgun on 03 Oct 12
     
    This article talks mostly about H&M;s low prices and how it might encourage the idea of disposable fashion. It also mentions how H&M is increasing its use of organically grown cotton by 50 percent every year until 2013. They are also working with its Chinese suppliers to reduce water, energy, and toxic-chemical use in its supply chains.
  • Michael Daley on 04 Oct 12
     
    I like the candy wrapper analogy. This is a good issue for fashion students to think about. The most sustainable fashion is to keep wearing the clothes you already own!
anonymous

Sustainable Innovation: Reducing Fashion's Carbon Footprint - NYTimes.com - 3 views

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ENV211 Fashion Carbon Footprint Recycling

shared by anonymous on 18 Sep 12 - No Cached
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  • anonymous on 18 Sep 12
     
    This article discusses Fashion's Carbon Footprint and how recycling textiles can reduce the amount of CO2 emissions.
  • Michael Daley on 20 Sep 12
     
    Thanks Meghan. To be honest, I had no idea fabric could be recycled into new clothes. We collect tons of clothing at move out time. Most is donated to organizations that can distribute the clothes. But some is so gross we toss it. Where can we recycle it?
Megan Coffman

Eco-Fashion is in Vogue: Re-Purposed Clothing that is Chic and Eco-friendly - 1 views

http://ecopreneurist.com/2012/11/27/eco-fashion-is-in-vogue-re-purposed-clothing-that-is-chic-and-eco-friendly/

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started by Megan Coffman on 29 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Megan Coffman on 29 Nov 12
Meghan Hughes

Eco-Fashion is in Vogue: Re-Purposed Clothing that is Chic and Eco-friendly - 0 views

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certificate sustainable fashion

shared by Meghan Hughes on 02 Dec 12 - No Cached
  • Meghan Hughes on 02 Dec 12
     
    Ecouterre is a website that promotes about eco friendly fashion, designers, and technology. The idea is to inform the public about the advances being made in sustainable fashion. There has also been a new certificate developed that encourages fashion brands and retailers to recycle waste and become more sustainable. Consumers are able to use the certificate to see how their purchase is directly impacting the environment. I think this certificate is such a great idea. Being able to directly see how one's purchase is affecting the environment will definitely encourage more people to shop at retailers that utilize the certificate. 
Megan Coffman

China's Gong Jia Qi crowned Miss EcoChic designer - 1 views

This article talks about the Miss EcoChic competition winner who will be designing an environmentally friendly clothing line for Espirit that will be sustainable.

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started by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12 1 follow-up, last by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12
kenzie142434

H&M +'s and -'s - 0 views

This article explains the positives and negatives of the company H&M. Some think that the company's new lower-priced clothing is encouraging disposable fashion. They are selling dresses for cheaper...

http:__www.ecouterre.com_is-h-m-new-lower-priced-clothing-encouraging-disposable-fashion_

started by kenzie142434 on 10 Dec 12 no follow-up yet
Brittany Morris

Push for World's Clothing Manufacturers to Clean Up Global Supply Chain - 0 views

www.sustainablebusiness.com/...24352

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shared by Brittany Morris on 11 Dec 12 - No Cached
  • Brittany Morris on 11 Dec 12
     
    Greenpeace International exposes the toxic waste dumping into the water supplies in China from some of the world's largest manufacturing plants. This toxic waste are cancer causing and are a big concern for companies. This report has reprimanded companies that now pledge to "come clean" and fix their manufacturing
Michael Daley

Fashion + Environment = Eco Fabulous - 2 views

http://www.ecoevaluator.com/lifestyle/beauty/eco-fabulous.html This article brings up a lot of issues surrounding the world of fashion. It explains the process of making a single T shirt and the ch...

started by kenzie142434 on 19 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
Megan Coffman

Green Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Presents For The Whole Family - 0 views

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/green-gift-guide-2012_n_2231073.html#slide=1829435 Although this article doesn't completely have to do with fashion I found it really interesting. It is an...

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started by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12 no follow-up yet
Megan Coffman

Hindustan Tin Works Ltd and Pearl Academy join hands for Sustainable Design Fashion Wor... - 0 views

http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in/showEE.asp?newsid=17640 This article discuses a fashion workshop that is being held at Canviorment Week 2012.

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started by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12 no follow-up yet
Brittany Morris

AirDye fabrics - 0 views

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Env211 fashion environment sustainable Eco-friendly clothing

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  • Brittany Morris on 09 Dec 12
     
    A company focused on creating dyed fabrics with virtually no use of water. By using little to no water, this company is really helping cut down the carbon footprint of the fashion industry.
meghan thomas

Minnesota group, Sol Inspirations, launches eco-friendly certification for fashion - Tw... - 1 views

www.twincities.com/...hes-eco-friendly-certification

env211 eco-friendly clothing standards fashion recycled sustainability

shared by meghan thomas on 04 Nov 12 - No Cached
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  • meghan thomas on 04 Nov 12
     
    A Minnesota fashion group has created a set of standards for sustainable and "green" fashion. The group hopes to better put the consumer at ease by informing them of the strict standards that are carried out to ensure their garment is ethically made and environmentally sustainable. The group offers their certification requirements free of cost to the designer so it is not difficult or expensive to attain for companies just starting out. 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    A set of standards is a good idea. The USDA can set organic standards but most of the environmental harm is from the chemicals used on the textiles later in the cycle.
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