While Earth Day is observed on April 22, the entirety of April has been designated Earth Month in honor of our planet, which is increasingly bearing the effects of anthropogenic climate change.
It’s no secret that the fashion industry plays a major role in our species’ outsized carbon footprint and environmental harm, but there are more than a few brands trying to mitigate that through a variety of sustainable practices and philanthropic initiatives. Below, FN rounds up initiatives and releases related to Earth Day and Earth Month in addition to sustainability-focused brands to be aware of.
von Holzhausen is shaking up the market by releasing the first shoe ever made entirely from the 100% plant-based plastic alternative known as Liquidplant, a durable, high performance material created without the use of petrochemicals.
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