The earth s resources are precious and fashion can be dirty. We think about our planet constantly and as manufacturers we do our best to do the right thing. EVERYBODY.WORLD Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
A plastic bag has an average working life of 15 minutes. Plastic Oceans Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
I believe products should be designed to disappear if they are to exist at all. Chelsea Briganti Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
We believe the key to a more sustainable future requires eliminating supply-chain risks and undoing the commoditization of the food industry. Local Roots Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
By opening its factory to consumers, Reformation is showing the world that it treats its employees ethically and provides them with a bright, clean, safe environment in which to work. Reformation Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
[Reformation] offers biweekly ESL classes, a path to citizenship course, a masseuse, fresh organic produce, free metro cards and full health benefits. Workers receive a base salary plus overtime; there's also an incentive programs wherein teams are rewarded for meeting certain quantity goals. Reformation Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
We measure success by the good-paying jobs we create and the amount of green textiles we order. Groceries Apparel Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Focusing on human empowerment, organic and recycled ingredients, and local, fair, and responsible manufacturing, our Seed to Skin certification is the first of its kind and represents a new standard for the apparel industry. Groceries Apparel Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
1 in 5 fruits and veggies grown in the U.S. don't meet cosmetic standards the crooked carrot, the curvy cucumber, the undersized apple usually causing them to go to waste. Imperfect Produce Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
In a world obsessed with perfection, we re here to show the beauty in imperfection. We re here to make a statement that our differences are what make us beautiful. Imperfect Produce Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Tower Garden technology...uses up to 95% less water as compared with conventional organic farming and uses up to 90% less land by growing vertically all without the use of any harmful chemicals. LA Urban Farms Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Your next salad might be grown in a recycled shipping container. KTLA on Local Roots Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
The typical snack chip bag is made from up to seven layers of foil and plastic. Amy Wu Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Companies and private sellers that deliver products through the mail often over-package, putting a pre-boxed item in a second box, and sometimes even a third one. Amy Wu Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Edible wrappers are a fun, eco-friendly way to take your dessert to the next level. Your brand s logo, your wedding monogram, your favorite quote, or a photo can be showcased on potato wafer paper with edible ink. Coolhaus Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Hopefully, more entrepreneurs in the food industry will realize that edible packaging isn t just a fad; it s a new and futuristic way to enjoy food. Inkredible on Coolhaus Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
We measure our company s energy use and carbon footprint every year, and we measured our full waste impact in 2014. We re taking action in both areas and approach our practice of sustainability much like our practice of yoga; we always see room for improvement but we re in it for the long run so that we can get better over time. Luluemon Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Companies and private sellers that deliver products through the mail often over-package, putting a pre-boxed item in a second box, and sometimes even a third one. This practice, which Dancy calls the Russian doll approach, is exceedingly wasteful. The Guardian Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Plastic may be convenient, but its success carries a steep price. Biological Diversity Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018
Recycling, the researchers say, doesn t prevent plastic waste it merely delays its entry into the landfill or the environment. LA Times Local Sustainability Kay Niu, Rachel, Maddy, Yu 2018