For H&M and Walmart, ‘Disposable Fashion’ was Taken Literally
June 9, 2010
Both companies were caught sending unused clothes straight to landfills instead of donating or recycling.
Lauren Kelley is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor.
Born and raised in Texas, Lauren holds degrees in English and Political Science and has racked up nearly a decade of experience covering topics such as the environment/green living, the nonprofit sector and women’s rights and issues.
Lauren enjoys traveling, the arts and social activism, and is also a published writer of short fiction, a Twitterer, a very amateur photographer and a cupcake enthusiast. She lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend and a fat, grey cat named Herb.
June 9, 2010
Both companies were caught sending unused clothes straight to landfills instead of donating or recycling.
June 3, 2010
Stuck on what gift to get for that baby shower? The Internet is full of green toys.
May 27, 2010
Today’s babies are growing up green, starting with the crib.
May 10, 2010
Don’t want to go toxic while cleaning your home? Lots of natural, effective cleaning agents are probably already in your home.
April 20, 2010
If you’re in New York City for Earth Day, there are plenty of opportunities to pitch in.
April 6, 2010
Tired of the same old duds? A clothing swap is an easy way to get new fashions without using further resources.
April 1, 2010
McDonald’s recycling programs reuse an astounding amount of waste, but is the company doing enough?
March 11, 2010
Spanish architecture firm Basurama has transformed the ruins of a half-finished electric train project into a pretty amazing space called the Ghost Train Park.
March 3, 2010
One thing you may have never considered is a recycling consultant. (Yes, there is such a thing!)
February 18, 2010
Green film production is definitely an interesting concept, and one that I hope we start to hear about more and more as the concept catches on.