Ultimate Guide to Vegan Fabric, a blog post by EcoGoodz, a used clothing bulk supplier   “Cruelty-free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals. Products tested on animals are not considered cruelty-free, since these tests are often painful and cause the suffering of millions of animals every year. The term cruelty-free was first used in this way by Lady Dowding [an English animal rights activist] who persuaded manufacturers of fake furs to use the...

Plastic Recycling in the US, a blog post by EcoGoodz, credential used clothing suppliers As a credential used clothing supplier, we help to keep used clothing and used shoes out of landfills. We love to read and hear about other companies that are doing the same in their own spheres. Arrowhead is just such a company. Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. In just eight hours, that’s 20 million plastic bottles. By the end of a full week that’s 420 million plastic...

Recycling the German Way, a blog post by EcoGoodz, credential clothing suppliers   You’ve got to hand it to the Germans: They know how to recycle. Their national recycling rate is 87%, which means that out of everything they throw away, only 13% isn’t recycled. Here in the US, our national recycling rate hovers around 34%. Ouch. OK, yes, Germany has fewer people than the United States, and is geographically smaller than the US. In total land area, Germany is roughly the...

Recycling the German Way, a blog post by EcoGoodz, credential clothing suppliers   You’ve got to hand it to the Germans: They know how to recycle. Their national recycling rate is 87%, which means that out of everything they throw away, only 13% isn’t recycled. Here in the US, our national recycling rate hovers around 34%. Ouch. OK, yes, Germany has fewer people than the United States, and is geographically smaller than the US. In total land area, Germany is roughly the...

50 Ways to Go Green This Halloween, a blog post by EcoGoodz, a mixed rags wholesaler From costumes to decorations to treats, we challenge you to go green for Halloween this year! Here are some fun ideas we found: Top 10 (in no particular order): Cook it up–If you buy traditional carving pumpkins, roast the seeds for a delicious treat! We love the simplicity of butter + salt, but a simple internet search will yield a bounty of pumpkin seed recipes. Whether you like sweet or salty,...