Posts in Low Waste
Meet Flood Clothing: Creative Upcycled Clothes from Recycled Materials

Flood Clothing creates unique, one of a kind sustainable clothing made from 100% recycled materials. The crafting of each garment prevents textiles from ending up in the landfills. Flood Clothing is ethically made in the USA, specifically, the zero waste clothing is designed and hand sewn in Portland, Oregon.

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The Best Online Thrift Shops for Affordable Eco-Fashion & Vintage Style

Thrift shopping can be a great way to build your sustainable wardrobe on a budget while creating unique style. However, thrifting in person can sometimes be overwhelming! Looking for secondhand shops online can be a good way to avoid the overwhelm of in store shopping and find exactly what you’re looking for.

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10+ Ideas to Upcycle Old Denim Jeans

When your old denim jeans start to show wear and tear it can be challenging to know what to do with them. As advocates for sustainability we want to keep clothing out of the landfill when possible! Unfortunately, it's estimated that in 2018, 11.3 million tons of textiles were sent to the landfill. Instead of sending our unwanted blue jeans to the landfill we can pull out the craft supplies and repurpose our favorite pairs of jeans.

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Low WasteEmily Waddell
30+ Zero Waste Gift Ideas for Conscious Consumers

Whether you're shopping for a family member or eco-conscious friend living a zero-waste lifestyle, it's always important to consider the environmental impact of the gifts we give. This guide discusses a few questions to consider when shopping for the perfect zero waste gift and features fifteen unique zero waste gift ideas that are great options for conscious consumers during the holiday season.

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The 6 Best Zero Waste Cleaning Brands for Eco-Friendly Homes

Cleaning products in the home are a must, not only to have the place looking good but, more importantly, to get rid of dust, dirt, allergens, and bacteria.

You might be surprised to find, however, that the very products keeping your home clean can simultaneously be doing the opposite to you and the environment due to the harsh chemicals used and the amount of waste created.

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Low WasteEmily Waddell