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upcycling

Luxury Meets Sustainability in Aspen's New Fashion Venture

January 4, 2026

Aspen is known for its luxury lifestyle, but one new business is blending high-end fashion with sustainability. Deja Nu, a startup founded by Killeen Brettman, is upcycling designer brands like Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès into unique vests and jackets. This approach aims to reduce overconsumptio

lifestyle

Why Conner Ives Clothing Resonates With Black Women

June 17, 2025

Conner Ives is a fashion designer who is making waves. He's known for his unique style and his commitment to sustainability. He was born in New York in 1996, but now calls London home. He studied at Central Saint Martins and quickly made a name for himself in the fashion world. Ives has a unique ap

environment

Turning Peach Waste to Gold

January 30, 2025

Imagine this: tons of peach waste from making fruit juice and compote. It used to go to waste. So why not turn waste into a high-quality product? Industrial waste makes up a lot of what we throw away. That's why every little bit of waste we can reuse and recycle helps our planet. It's all about

environment

Solar Powered Plastic Makeover: A Greener Way to Recycle Tough Plastics

November 28, 2024

Trying to recycle waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics is tough because it can create hazardous stuff, like polychlorinated biphenyls. Researchers have come up with a cool new way to fix this issue. They use sunlight to heat up and convert PVC plastics into useful carbon materials. This process i

environment

Upcycling Fashion: Ghana's Designers Turn Waste into Treasure

November 23, 2024

In Ghana, where used clothes from the West are a common sight, designers are turning the tide on textile waste. Instead of letting discarded clothes clog up beaches and dumps, they're transforming them into stylish outfits. The festival "Obroni Wawu October" is where the magic happens. Designers tak