Responsible Impact

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The work being done by Nudie Jeans to make everything about their denim transparent and responsible - dare we say: the way it should be - is worth a closer look. Our interview with Sustainability Manager, Sandya Lang, shows the lengths they go to, the accountability and initiative they've taken, an…

Some of the most egregious climate lies were sold thanks to the work of creatives and marketers who put a pretty face on ugly truths. When considering the role of creatives in addressing the climate crisis, Katie Klencheski, founder of SMAKK Studios, has a clear-eyed sense of what's happening and h…

Corporations have an incredible role to play in shaping public policy around climate, and many of us don't realize the ability we have in helping to drive these corporate climate agendas. Bill Weihl of Climate Voice lays it all out - from taking inspiration from LGBTQ rights to sussing out the valu…

We're all hoping for breakthroughs in materials innovation so that we can actively choose more sustainable options for a host of needs. Researchers have found one promising solution and its uses range from paper to filtration (including virus filtration), building materials, packaging, bandages, wo…

It's no secret that e-commerce has taken off, but just how many considerations go into the packaging your online purchase needs to reach you? From ink to paper, plastic, tape, labels, and more, packaging in many instances generates more waste than the items it ships.  Enter: EcoEnclose. …

A shocking amount of water is needed to produce even the simplest garment, and as is often the case, the water on the other side of many steps of the fabric and garment-making process is left polluted and unusable. It is also often the only water available to communities, who now face unthinkable d…

If you've ever wondered where petroleum comes from in the first place, how plastics could ever be made to biodegrade, and how science might be answering the call for better sustainability practices in the future, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Dr. Stephen Mayfield of UC San Diego, and…

This is the second half of our in-depth conversation with Thousand Fell (@thousand_fell) co-founders, Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum. They continue taking us behind the scenes, from packaging design and the worthwhile pursuit of the right materials, to the core values guiding them every step of the …

MagicLinks shares our office building in Venice with Budman Studio, and artist Dodd Holsapple took up a twelve-day residency there this fall. A successful sculptor in the 1990s, Dodd intentionally paused and has reoriented his career around painting. We have been fortunate enough to watch his reeme…