Bespoke kicks designer Ceeze repurposes leftover uppers into crossbody bags
Range features two different Air Jordan 1 uppers on the bags front face, accented with scrap suede and napa leather, all sustainably sourced.
Cork at the core of Canadian shoe label Sole’s CO2negative commitment
“Simply reducing harm is not enough, we need to repair and remediate the damage that has been done to our planet.”
Hush Puppies’ The Good Shoe: its most sustainable range yet
New collection is 100-per-cent sustainably produced using recycled Flyknit, a recycled post-consumer plastic turned into knit.
Jasmin Sparrow turns stones and recycled metals into jewellery
All pieces are made using recycled metals, and are designed around the organic shape and form of the stone.
Repurposed denim used in Naomi Osaka x Levi’s sustainable drop
‘The people’s champion’ of tennis has given Levi’s a whole new look with a sustainable four-piece denim collection.
Nude Lucy unveils conscious collection of activewear
Nude Active activewear is made from 75-per-cent recycled cotton.
Allbirds launches activewear for carbon-conscious workouts
New Zealand-founded company expands into activewear made from natural materials: Eucalyptus tree fibre and Merino Wool.
Accessories and homewares retailer Akili to help regenerate Australian forests
Akili will plant seedlings for every online sale it makes, sending customers the GPS coordinates.
Leandrop launches sustainable clothing made from hemp and bamboo
“Why are these materials not normally used if they are so good?” asked the brand’s founders.
Deadly Ponies creates accessories from sustainable, ethically sourced leathers
Designed in New Zealand, Deadly Ponies has the majority of its pieces handcrafted at its own eco-atelier in Chiang Mai, Thailand, ensuring total transparency.
Clarks Originals launches vegan Wallabee and Desert Boot
Footwear brand Clarks Originals has given its classic Wallabee and Desert Boot a vegan…
Eyewear brand Jins launches its first biodegradable sunglasses
The new biodegradable sunglasses are made from the plant-based bioplastic M49 developed by Italian polymer manufacturer Mazzucchelli, replacing acetate, the plastic used in most glasses frames.
Minimum impact: unsold apparel broken down and converted into new yarns
Danish fashion label uses new recycling technology to break down old fabrics and create new yarns.
Save our soles: Australian footwear recycling initiative steps up
Australia’s government has invested in an industry take-back program where consumers can return tired, unwanted sports shoes for recycling.
Japanese, US firms team up to develop natural dyes for foods and cosmetics
The race is on among major global brands to identify more sustainable materials for their products.