Tag: Recycling

Should More Fashion Companies Replicate Calvin Klein’s Take Back Program?

In recent years, the fashion industry has been one of many that have been reckoning with their impacts on the environment and overall sustainability. Fashion brands have begun announcing initiatives that promote sustainability, and recently, Calvin Klein appears to be the latest to do so. Calvin Klein’s Re-Calvin, a take-back program, was developed in partnership […]

As We Head Towards a Recession, Start Treating Your Community as Your Thrift Store

As We Head Towards a Recession, Start Treating Your Community as Your Thrift Store

Back in 2008, the recession was a huge blow to the general population because people lost everything so quickly, and more importantly, because no one saw it coming. Today, thanks to social media and access to information, it’s much easier to see the signs of decline and prepare for what’s to come. That being said, […]

Do We Need to Reduce Plastic Use?

It is not uncommon now to walk into a restaurant and order a drink, only to receive it with a paper straw. The same could be said for any business that is attempting to get rid of plastic dinnerware, lids, cups, and other disposables. Not everybody is happy with their paper replacements that practically dissolve […]

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