Fast Fashion vs. Ethical Fashion
UConn student hosts a clothing swap to encourage sustainable shopping practices
University of Connecticut (UCONN) student, Madeline Kizer, loves thrifting! Moreover, this marketing major has a passion for fashion…
Fast Fashion in Crisis in the Midst of a Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted every type of industry for the last couple of months. One sector that is in particular trouble is the fashion industry, specifically fast fashion.
Make Black Friday Greener with These Five Eco-Friendly Ideas
While it may seem close to impossible to be eco-friendly on such a consumeristic day, we’ve compiled a list of five items to help get you through that consumerism and stay environmentally conscious.
Five Ways to a Sustainable Wardrobe
Blog courtesy of Rockay.com Nowadays following the latest trends has been a ‘trendy' thing to do. However, the apparel industry has b…
A Shoe's Journey to the Planet Aid Thrift Store
Watch our short video on what happens when you donate shoes to the Planet Aid Thrift Store.
The Real Impact of the Fashion Industry on our Planet
The clothing and textile industry has a serious impact on our environment that we cannot avoid.
Shop Eco-Friendly This Back-to-School Season
While you try to keep up on the latest clothing trends for your kids and check off your ever-growing school supplies list, focus on making your shopping a little greener this year.
Sustainability Coming into Fashion
The fashion industry as a whole is not known for being sustainable or eco-friendly. However, recently a few major fashion brands have stepped up and made commitments toward sustainability.
Millennials and Gen Z Causing Surge in Used Clothing Demand
A new study has some great news about clothing use: people want to reuse more, a lot more.
Make a Fashion Statement on World Water Day
Today, aproximately 844 million people don’t have reasonable access to safe water. Find out how changes in fashion can help preserve water resouces.