Recycling Mystery from Kathryn Sukalich
The fibers in old T-shirts are usually too worn to be made into soft fabric. That doesn't mean, though, that these fibers go to waste.
List from Mary Mazzoni
By partnering with more than 80 vendors and 2,000 artisans from around the world, Hearts provides a collection of exclusive jewelry and accessories made from reclaimed materials by artists who are paid fair wages.
List from Mary Mazzoni
Skip the mall for Mother's Day this year and give mom something from the heart. For a bit of reuse inspiration to get you going, we gathered up 12 eco-friendly ideas that are sure to bring a smile to her face.
Feature from Kathryn Sukalich
In the past, creating upcycled clothing from discarded materials often meant making one-off designs, frequently by hand. A new line from an edgy international designer is changing all that.
Quick Bit from Megan Dobransky
What do you get when you cross an athletic shoe with ethylene-vinyl acetate – the material that Crocs are made from? Crosskix – a new shoe that’s both 100 percent recyclable and fully usable for running and training. “We believe ...
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
Here at Earth911, we often feature cool new products made from reclaimed or recycled materials. When we do, the most common question we hear from readers is, “Why are recycled-content products so expensive?” We’re not the only ones who are ...
News from Patricia Escarcega
Brooklyn-based clothing label Flint and Tinder has designed a sweatshirt built to last a lifetime– or at least 10 years. The 10-Year Hoodie is a premium unisex zip-up hoodie made entirely in America. If the sweater rips or tears during ...
List from Mary Mazzoni
Each piece in San Francisco-based Wooed by Wood's collection is painstakingly handcrafted, making for a breathtaking collection of quirky, fashionable and eco-friendly products that showcase the natural beauty of upcycled wood.
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
By partnering with more than 80 vendors and 2,000 artisans from around the world, Hearts provides a collection of exclusive jewelry and accessories made from reclaimed materials by artists who are paid fair wages.
News from Patricia Escarcega
The world’s largest outdoor clothing company will collect clothing at 10 of its stores.
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
The company boasts purses, messenger bags and carry-alls made from upcycled materials, including truck tarps, promotional banners, seatbelts and bike tires.
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
The brand includes outdoor sports equipment and accessories made from old bike tires, climbing rope and wet suits. Earth911 sat down with one of the company's founders to learn more about how two friends turned a passion for reducing waste into their dream green jobs.