Crissie Smith, J.A. Henry Branch YMCA says “This kitchen space has a side room that they created a teaching kitchen designed so people can actually cook along with a instructor.” Crissie Smith is a Food for Life Educator with the YMCA where they have opened a brand-new teaching kitchen offering cooking classes to help people…
Fed up with fast fashion waste, sustainable fashion advocate Wendy Ward launched a #TakeItBack campaign, urging people to send their old, worn-out clothes back to major retail brands, the Guardian reported. What’s happening? Fast fashion has created a massive buildup of clothing waste. Cheaply made garments end up in landfills faster than they can be…
Australia surpassed the United States to top an unenviable list in 2024, becoming the biggest consumer of textiles per capita, according to The Australia Institute. Experts say the fast fashion industry is threatening the health of the country and continent — and raising serious ethical concerns. What’s happening? Fibre2Fashion spotlighted how Australia’s status as the…
Scientists have developed a green technology that turns old textiles into new garments and could keep millions of pounds of textile waste out of landfills and waterways. Since demand for new clothing continues to grow at a rapid pace, it’s crucial to develop technologies to recycle it sustainably. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, researcher Yiqi Yang…
Fast-fashion companies like H&M are embracing “digital twin” technology, or lifelike AI replicas of real human models, to power their marketing and design strategies. What’s happening? As The Conversation reported, H&M debuted its latest AI endeavor by cloning 30 real-life models using digital-twin technology. These replicas, generated through a meticulous process involving full-body scanning and…
With May being National High Blood Pressure Education Month, now is a great time to reflect on staying healthy. About half of American adults have high blood pressure, but only about 25% of them have it under control. Undiagnosed or untreated high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can put a person at higher risk…
Forever 21, the signature clothing store of millennials’ youth, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in the past decade. The chain was best known for being the go-to place in the mall to buy knockoffs of high-end trends for $20 or less, and it may be gone for good. What’s happening? Fast fashion retailer…
A new Australian study has uncovered yet another compelling reason for consumers to adopt healthy eating habits. The study, posted on ScienceDirect and published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling, found that people who make nutrition-conscious food choices aren’t just boosting their health; they are helping the planet, too. In an article in The…
Editor’s note: This is the first news article of a series that will continue over the next few months. With grocery prices high, it is important now more than ever to use wise strategies before, during and after shopping, to put healthy meals on the table, stay within budget and reduce food waste. × …
Photo Credit: Getty Images Fashion industry experts saw sustainability efforts slowing down for months. Now, the recent U.S. tariffs imposed on the world could threaten sustainability goals even further, according to The Business of Fashion. What’s happening? In 2019, The Fashion Pact, a CEO-led initiative to curb the harmful environmental impacts of the fashion industry,…