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A new International Labor Rights Forum report has revealed a shocking amount of abuse, intimidation, and violence faced by Bangladeshi garment workers everyday in the country’s billion-dollar apparel industry...

Clothing retailer Gap recently announced plans to phase out toxic chemicals from all of its products and supply chain, and it became one of the latest companies to commit to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme...

In the wake of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh, which claimed the lives of 1,129 garment workers, many clothing retailers—including H&M and Zara signed the Accord on Fire & Building Safety in Bangladesh...

In the weeks following the horrific Rana Plaza building collapse that killed 1,127 workers -- one of the worst tragedies in the history of the garment industry -- more than 30 of the world's leading apparel companies signed...

As the death toll in the Rana Plaza building collapse outside the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka continues to climb, the connection between the decisions we make as consumers and the loss of life is becoming harder to ignore. Self-policing...

More than 5,000 Cambodian garment workers have failed to reach an agreement with their employers after an 11 day strike. They were asking for a $5 pay raise from their base salary of $61 that requires them to work for eight...

Globalization has put the practices of many corporations under question – especially those with operations overseas. So in an age where heightened corporate responsibility is pertinent, what do anchor retailers like...

If you’ve been reading Inhabitat, you know that we’ve been watching the intense battle between the awe-inspiring finalists of the Ecouterre Recycled Denim Challenge...

The Recycled Denim Challenge closes tonight at midnight! Heads up DIY design fans! Ecouterre’s Recycled Denim Challenge is currently showcasing 45 incredible recycled denim designs, and today is your last chance to...

There’s nothing attractive about a bulky, black laptop bag, so we were seriously wowed by this gorgeous handwoven recycled denim laptop satchel. An amazing entry in Ecouterre’s Recycled Denim Challenge, the bag...

Too many guests crashing at your pad, but too few couches? Here’s a Recycled Denim Challenge finalist that offers a brilliant solution. Designed by Siddharth Hirwani, this comfy cot is a modern take on the Indian charpai...

Here’s one of our favorite finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge — made especially for pups! Designed by Compai’s Justina Blakeney, this simple biker chic doggie vest has been crafted from an old pair of...

Our Recycled Denim Challenge has given way to some beautiful designs. Handmade by Terry Dewal, this incredible woven rug gives new meaning to the term “from rags to riches.” Taking his old, beat-up blue jeans...

Vote For Your Favorite Finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge! Just last week Ecouterre announced the finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge, a competition where we challenged our readers to show us their most injeanious...

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