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22 Eco-Innovations That Will Shape the Sustainability Space in 2022
As the leading expert in conscious consumerism, Brightly is spotlighting innovative eco-friendly initiatives in a new way. In our first-ever Sustainability Trends Report, we’re sharing our predictions for how the sustainability space will evolve this year. These exciting eco-ideas are bound to make the world brighter in 2022 and beyond.
Fashion
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Upcycled Clothing Is Trending in 2022, Both for Consumers and Brands
Goodbye, fast fashion! Here's everything you need to know about upcycled clothing—one of fashion's hottest trends in 2022.
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The Fashion Industry Is Welcoming a New Wave of Eco Materials
The fashion industry is getting an eco-friendly makeover with a new wave of sustainable materials entering the market in 2022.
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Circular Fashion Is Making the World Go Round
Brands are embracing a circular economy, and we predict the fashion industry is going to see a lot more circular fashion in 2022.
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Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming the Fashion Industry's Hottest Trend
The secondhand market is growing. From eliminating production pollution to creating a circular economy, here's why it's fashion's hottest trend.
Beauty
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Refillable Beauty Has Made Its Way to Makeup Bags, Showers, and Beyond
Refillable beauty used to be hard to find. Now, it's coming to our makeup bags, showers, and beyond. Here are the brands to watch this year.
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Consumers Are Saying No to Excess H2O With Waterless Beauty
Waterless beauty is revolutionizing the beauty industry. Here are the brands to watch this year.
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Next-Level Beauty Bars Are Making Low-Waste Skincare a Breeze
Beauty bars are now infiltrating the skincare scene, making it easier than ever to reduce the amount of plastic in our daily routines.
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Upcycled Beauty Is Becoming a #Shelfie Staple
Upcycled beauty products are becoming increasingly popular, with brands repurposing ingredients that would otherwise be sent to the landfill.
Lifestyle
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Purchasing With Purpose: More Consumers Are Shopping With Their Values
Now more than ever, consumers are purchasing with the planet in mind. Here's how that's creating a brighter future.
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Conscious Consumerism Is Here to Stay as Shoppers Vote With Their Dollars
Prepare to hear the words "conscious consumerism" a lot more in 2022. Here's why the trend is here to stay—and how it's making an impact.
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Electric Bikes Are Becoming More Accessible as the Market Soars
In the past, electric bikes weren't super accessible. Now, as the market soars, more people are able to afford the eco-friendly travel method.
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Booking a Sustainable Trip Is Easy Thanks to New Travel Tech and Industry Upgrades
The travel industry is making sustainable changes in 2022. Here's new travel tech to look for, hotel upgrades, and more.
Home
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Home Composting and Recycling Are Getting the High-Tech Treatment
Home composting and recycling are getting the high-tech treatment. Here's what to know about Lasso Loop, Pela's Lomi, and more.
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Bedrooms Are Getting a Sustainable Makeover, from Mattresses to Decor
First it was our closets, then our kitchens. Now, our bedrooms are getting a sustainable makeover with eco-friendly mattresses, decor, and beyond.
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Pet Parents Are Looking to Reduce the Carbon Pawprint of Their Furry Friends
This is the year of sustainable pet parenting. Companies are making it easy to reduce our animal friends' carbon pawprints in 2022.
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Eco-Powered Everything: The Rise of Solar-Powered Accessories
Will we see a future entirely powered by renewable energy? Here's what to know about the rise of solar-powered accessories.
Food
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Companies Are Ditching Plastic Packaging for Edible Options and Beyond
Companies are starting to rethink plastic packaging, swapping it out for eco-friendly alternatives—edible options, included.
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Upcycled Food Is Becoming the Most Delicious Way to Fight Food Waste
Upcycled food is trending both in our homes and in the food industry. It reduces waste, tastes delicious, *and* betters the planet.
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‘Planet’-Based Foods Are About to Become a Supermarket Staple
Meet planet-based foods, which aren't just made from eco-friendly ingredients—they're produced and packaged sustainably, too.
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The Fast Food Industry Is Adding More Vegan Options in 2022
Fast food chains are making it easy to find plant-based options on the go. Here's where the industry is moving in 2022.
Wellness
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Bringing the Outside In: Indoor Gardening and Biophilic Furniture Are Trending
More people are starting to bring the outside in, whether it's using new tech for an indoor garden or creating biophilic furniture.
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Climate Anxiety Has Resulted in the Rise of Self-Sustainability
Experts say living in a world of climate anxiety has resulted in the rise of self-sustainability. Here's how to manage your fears.