Zero waste is an approach that helps us redesign our life and society to significantly reduce, and eliminate the use of materials that eventually end up in landfills. To actualize this shift towards sustainable consumption patterns, efforts and...
We can take a page from Copenhagen’s transition to a green society that comes from its push towards accessible sustainability. In fact, the city’s proven examples are something we can all strive for. Copenhagen is bidding to become a carbon-neutral...
Simply put, sustainability means that our society can continue without negatively impacting future generations’ quality of life. At its core, it’s about finding the right balance of development between society, the economy and the environment...
A linear economy has long been promoted in the name of productivity. However, its core “take-make-waste” ethos stands at a critical juncture due to its widely reported environmental disadvantages and resource scarcity. The extraction and collection...
Progress towards a circular economy should include not only individual efforts through better consumption habits. Systemic change at a policy level is vital too. For example, the South Korean government banned dumping food waste in landfills in 2005...
Recycling is one of the most beneficial waste management practices. It saves resources, energy and the environment while reducing landfill usage. Take plastics, for instance, the versatile yet problematic material at the center of the global waste...
A circular economy is a set of sustainable economic practices. It is driven by the efficient use of finite resources and the minimization of waste. This involves keeping products and materials in use, in contrast to the linear economy where...
Recycled clothing is made from regenerated materials that are produced by sorting and breaking down of waste materials. Sustainable fashion brands are making conscious efforts into fabric innovation to enhance their circular approaches to...
For the fashion industry, rebuilding a more sustainable business framework will be the key to success after emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The global recession caused a sharp drop in both consumer demand and production. As a result...
Leather has been a staple in fashion for a long time. However, its negative impact on tannery workers’ health, animal welfare and the environment has received very little attention. Conscious designers like Stella McCartney have been flying the flag...