The first time I thought about my impact on the planet in a real way was in college. What I mean by "real way" is this wasn't just an "I'm in first grade, its Earth Day and we're talking about extinct animals" moment. It was a "this is a truly serious pr ...
Are In-Store Clothing Recycling Programs Actually Sustainable?
When clothing recycling programs started to pop up in mainstream stores like H&M and American Eagle, I was ecstatic. I thought these take-back programs were the solution to fast fashion. My old clothes could simply become new clothes and I'd get a 15 ...
Kick Buyer’s Remorse to the Curb by Asking Yourself These 6 Questions Before Your Next Purchase
When people think about reducing waste, it seems like "buying less" is not always the first thought that comes to mind. Recycling, upcycling, donating, actually purchasing more "sustainable" items to replace our unsustainable items—those are the concepts ...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Sustainably Decluttering Your Closet Once and For All
Anyone else "never have anything to wear” yet somehow find themselves under a mountain of clothing after trying to pick out one outfit? Same. While this situation may make you think "hm, guess it's time to buy some new clothes" it may actually be a sign ...
5 Clothing Rental Services to Try For Your Holiday Party This Year
For many of us, December is a month of dinners, parties, and gift exchanges, each of which requires an outfit. A new outfit. At least that's what society has taught us—the holiday party outfits you wore in years past, can't possibly be worn again. Luckil ...
Thrift Like a Pro—Everything You Need to Know About Building a Pre-Loved Wardrobe
Secondhand shopping is having a real moment. As it should. After all, why should we keep buying new clothes when there's a seemingly endless stream of clothes ready to be given a second life? Fast fashion would tell us those clothes aren't cool enough. B ...
5 Pairs of Eco-Friendly Joggers Under $100
Comfy clothes – my favorite category of apparel. Anyone else? Sweatshirts, sweatpants and pajamas are all items that I keep for years and wear often, so when building my arsenal of sustainable clothing, this seemed like the place to start. My first purch ...