Fashion
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TechnologyTechnology Sweden
Clothes Made From (Fake) Spider Silk, Corn, or Methane? Yep, Thanks to Biotechnology!
Re:newcell, a Swedish startup based in Kristinehamn, Sweden, has decided to make clothes from Circulose, a biodegradable pulp of their own creation. They are part of a new breed of biotech brands that wish to make fashion more sustainable.
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SocietySociety Afghanistan
Ancient Craft of Making Silk Gives Women New Jobs
The ancient traditional craft of cultivating silk is making a comeback in Afghanistan, creating work in the outskirts of the ancient city of Herat for around 4,000 women, who manually spin yarn after raising silkworms and harvesting their cocoons.
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EnvironmentEnvironment
Big Sneaker Brands Want Eco-Friendly Shoes to Be Stylish
The carbon footprint of each traditional pair of sneakers is equivalent burning a gallon and a half of gasoline. But the shoe-manufacturing industry has been working hard the past few years to create eco-friendly alternatives that make us both look and feel good!
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Society
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SocietySociety China
Designer Sells Masks Made out of Sneakers – for $5000 Dollars. Now You Can Make Them for Free
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, famous Chinese designer Zhijun Wang decided to develop and share a free template for anyone who wants to make their own stylish masks using just about any fabric they can find.
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SocietySociety Bangladesh
Big Clothes Companies Want to Help Poor Workers Affected by Corona Lockdowns
H&M has announced it is discussing plans with other companies on aiding garment workers in Bangladesh who have been affected by the estimated 3 billion dollars’ worth of order cancellations due to the coronavirus lockdowns.
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SocietySociety USA
From Food to Fashion: This Year’s Awards Season Go Green
Hollywood awards shows have not been so eco-friendly in the past, but this season seems to have taken an environmentally conscious turn: from food to fashion, the Hollywood community has taken major steps forward towards sustainability.