Discover our latest articles, interviews, and brand ratings.

Discover our latest content discussing your favorite sustainable brands. Want to stay up-to-date? Make sure to bookmark Ecothes.com and join the Ecothes Edit newsletter! Have any guides you want us write or brands you want us to review and share our opinion on? Leave a comment on any of our pages and let us know!

What is Fast Fashion and How Does it Impact the Planet?

Fast Fashion

The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing every year. These discarded clothes add up to about 12 billion pounds annually. As a whole, the clothing industry is one of the world’s most polluting industries in the world, generating…

Sustainability Certifications: What Do They All Mean?

Sustainability Certifications What do they all mean

Sustainability certifications help eco-conscious brands prove that they care about the environment, their workers, and their overall impact. But, there’s so much greenwashing happening that it can be hard to tell if a brand is sustainable, or if they’re making…

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

What is a Capsule Wardrobe

The term “Capsule Wardrobe” was coined in the 70s by wardrobe consultant, Susie Faux. In 1985, it hit the mainstream when Dona Karen launched her “Seven Easy Pieces” collection containing high-quality, stylish basics including items like a skirt, a pair…

Material Guide: How Sustainable is Modal?

How sustainable is modal

Modal fabric is a plant-based fiber that can be made from either wood pulp or cotton. It’s softer than cotton, breathable, and durable. It’s often cited as a sustainable fabric, for a few reasons. But, as is often the case,…

Material Guide: How Sustainable is Fleece?

Is fleece sustainable?

Fleece is one of those materials that we want to love. It’s warm, cozy, and functional, perfect for outdoor activities. Unfortunately, those benefits don’t come without disadvantages. Fleece is a synthetic material made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and it can…

7 Fair Trade & Sustainable Shoes [2021]

Sustainable Shoes Allbirds

A good pair of shoes will be worn potentially hundreds of times. They’re a big investment. You want a pair that are stylish, but, don’t harm the earth. There are a variety of sustainable shoe brands out there creating high-quality…

What is a B Corp?

B Corp

The concept of B Corporations was conceived in 2006, when the co-founders of B Lab wrote a book about corporate social responsibility. But, it wasn’t until 2010 that B Lab formally began certifying companies as Certified B Corporations (B Corps).…