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04/24/2026

Outdoor gear has long relied on synthetic materials for performance and durability, but that comes with environmental and health trade-offs.

Now, new alternatives are starting to emerge, from natural rubber and wool to plant-based materials and PFAS-free rainwear.

Swipe through to explore the materials shaping this shift 🌿

04/19/2026

02/26/2026

It’s so important to shine a light on those fashion brands who are making authentic sustainable impact. That’s why the sustainability assessment program supported by and in is pretty amazing - working to empower the sustainable brands and encourage them it’s worth it - sticking to your values! Thank you for your foresight

02/25/2026

So thrilled for Hey Social Good to be the official sustainability partner helping vet brands who are@making concrete impact on

01/20/2026

Hey Good Smackers! 🎧

In this throwback from our Podcast Archive, Suz Hernandez, founder of Mama P, shares how she built an eco-friendly consumer brand out of frustration with plastic waste and designed products that give back to causes like ocean protection and education.

In this clip, Suz highlights practical tips for brands: reduce waste in supply chains, extend product lifecycles, and weave sustainability goals into everyday business decisions. These lessons resonate with how companies today are moving away from conventional plastics in shipping and packaging toward renewable and recyclable materials.

Globally, 54% of shoppers now prefer packaging that is recyclable, compostable, or reusable, and 51% favor products with less plastic, showing that consumer demand is a powerful driver of sustainable alternatives.

👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/GoodSmackPodcastS1Ep3

What’s one step your brand is taking to reduce plastic use in packaging or shipping?

12/12/2025

Across Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, garment workers earn less than 50% of a living wage.

AFWA’s latest findings show that prevailing wages fall significantly below actual household expenses. One impact of this gap is reduced food intake. Although an estimated 3,000 Kcal is required daily for workers, many consume far less, with some averaging under 2,000 Kcal.

These findings underscore the urgent need for stronger wage-setting mechanisms and policies that can address wage caps and ensure workers are able to meet basic living standards.

12/11/2025

Ending poverty isn’t just a global priority — it’s a daily effort shaped by the choices we make and the communities we support.

Here, we break down why the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 matters and how simple, intentional actions can strengthen the foundation of a more secure and equitable future. Small steps truly add up.

12/04/2025

Strengthening your supplier strategy isn’t just an operational choice—it’s a sustainability move. Brands that streamline and consolidate their supplier networks gain clearer oversight, better consistency, and stronger environmental results.

Here are two practical strategies to make your supplier relationships more efficient, coordinated, and impact-driven. And don’t forget to share this to help a brand rethink how they manage their sourcing partners.

12/02/2025

The Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action highlights a key commitment tied to global climate goals for COP30: accelerating the shift to clean energy across the fashion sector. This includes expanding the use of renewable electricity and working toward the complete phaseout of coal in supplier facilities by 2030.

This shift requires real operational changes. The Charter points to steps like expanding access to renewable power in manufacturing regions, strengthening supplier partnerships to support energy transitions, and working with governments to improve grid reliability and clean energy infrastructure. These actions go beyond individual brand pledges and signal a coordinated effort to reshape how fashion is powered.

For brands that want to contribute, the path starts with understanding their energy footprint, identifying opportunities to cut reliance on fossil fuels, and backing initiatives that improve access to renewables within their supply chains.