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For too long, the fashion industry has contributed to the environmental problems that continue to make the world a polluted place. This RAFFAUF clothing collection made with plastic bottles shows how high-end fashion and...

Here's something we've never seen before: a structure made entirely of pants! Starchitects Diller Scofidio+ Renfro just unveiled a sprawling pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans in Milan...

Wintervacht is transforming unwanted blankets cozy, snuggly jackets that give new meaning to the term "blanket coat". Wintervacht means "winter fur" in Dutch, and the idea was inspired by one of the designer's chilly childhood....

Patagonia, makers of outdoor and technical clothing with an eco-friendly heart, is making it easier than ever for consumers to get more life out of their gear...

Since Will.i.am and Coca-Cola launched their ‘Ekocycle’ initiative in July to educate the hip, young crowd about the importance of recycling, scores of brands have joined the fun, including Levi’s and Case-Mate....

Not sure what to dress up as for Halloween? Or perhaps you’re on a bit of a budget? If you’re looking for an eco- and wallet-friendly costume that will still garner lots of oohs and ahhs, then look no further...

One of the scariest things about Halloween is that 85% of the textiles sold to more than 170 million Americans who celebrate the frightful night, meet their demise in a landfill...

Mad Men style is running rampant this season and fast food uniforms are apparently no exception. McDonald’s U.K. unveiled a new line of eco-friendly uniforms that will make you feel like you’re dining with Don...

Want to show your dad the glory of eco-fashion this Father’s Day? Or maybe he’s already a lover of planet Earth.  Either way, we’ve rounded up 14 of the coolest gifts around to spoil your padre.  Whether...

It’s no secret that here at Inhabitat, we’re fans of repurposing old materials into new, useful pieces. Maison Martin Margiela took those hunks of excess plastic that sit at the end of our pens and turned them...

The Great White North may be steeped in nature that residents fight to preserve, but Canadians still generate a whopping 35 million tons of garbage every year...

Luxury carmaker Lexus is now trying their hand at making luxurious jewelry — but they aren’t dipping into the world’s supply of platinum and diamonds...

Kevin Cotter was married for 12 years before his wife decided to pack up and leave.  Luckily for him, she left her wedding dress behind.  Cotter decided to reuse the dress in tons of innovative, and slightly bitter, ways...

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You may not want to throw out the scraps from your latest home improvement project too quickly – you may find inspiration in the “trash”...