Biodegradable’ is a term that is often used when talking about the textile industry from an environmentally conscious angle. If you want to make environmentally conscious fabric and fashion choices, it’s worth knowing a little more about biodegradable fabrics, the impact they have and why they’re a greener choice. The term ‘biodegradable’ refers to the ability of a substance to decompose naturally via living organisms. Not all fabrics are safely biodegradable as they are made with artificial and chemical components that do not get broken down by microorganisms easily. Do not confuse biodegradable with the term “bio-based”. Bio-based fabrics may have been produced from naturally grown fibres, such as cotton, but are not always easily biodegradable after being manufactured into fabric and can also include synthetic fibres blended in. For...

This morning, I woke up to a nice surprise. Breezy wearing our Coach’s Denim Jacket on NBC NEWS new segment [KNOW YOUR VALUE] segment. Coco and Breezy spoke with NBC about their trajectory from young women hand-building eyewear to owners of a growing company.  Below is an excerpt from the article. So happy to see their business grow and to be apart of that growth! “Twin sisters Corianna and Brianna Dotson were bullied as kids growing up in Minnesota, where there weren’t many other women of color. It was during those tough times, however, when they discovered their love for sunglasses, which offered a sense of protection. When they put on their glasses, they felt like they became their alter egos — Coco and Breezy — fearless young women who...

Swedish fintech company Doconomy has launched a credit card that tracks the carbon dioxide emissions of purchases, and caps the climate impact of users' spending. The DO Black credit card directly connects our consumption to the impact it has on the planet, in a bid to encourage us to actively reduce our carbon footprint each day. Users can make their daily purchases with the DO card, tracking the carbon emissions associated with their spending via the DO app. The app uses a calculation system called the Åland Index to measure the CO2 produced with every transaction, and allows users to put limits on the climate impact of their spending” “Those who sign up to DO will receive access to a free savings account that helps them understand their carbon footprint,...