Blog — ecoconscious

  Textile-based manufacturing, including the fashion industry, is one of the leading industries globally, and it produces more waste than any other manufacturing industry. In the last 40 years, the production of chemical and textile fibers has increased from 23.94 million metric tons to 105.6 million metric tons—an increase of more than four times. As demand has grown, so have concerns about the environmental impact of fiber production and disposal operations. Along with the enormous increase in pollutants going into water systems and ecologies, as well as huge amounts of energy waste, 92 Millions Tons of fabric are wasted annually...

  Filling your house with loved ones is one of the greatest pleasures of the holiday season. The holidays are a time for family and friends. Parties abound, but so does an increase in waste production. Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other period of the year. Good times do not need to be paired with poor environmental actions, and Marley’s Monsters has simple swaps that can transform your eco-footprint.  If you’re trying to go green, you might not know where to start. Organization and planning can help take the stress out of sustainable...

It’s that time of year again. And football fans from all over are preparing for football season. When it comes to hosting a pre-game party you might not be thinking about ways you can live more sustainably, but don’t worry we’ve got you covered.  However, gatherings can also produce a lot of waste from single use products. At Marley’s Monsters, we believe in fully enjoying the game, but protecting the environment in the meantime. So today, we are going to share some eco-friendly alternatives to creating a winning game plan to make your game day more sustainable. 1. UNpaper® Towels One of the biggest contributors to waste is...

Whether you’re renovating your home entirely, or are simply looking for a more sustainable routine, there are a number of ways to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven. Change can be difficult, and sometimes it’s easier to take small steps by making simple swaps along the way. Luckily, Marley’s Monsters is your one stop eco shop to find sustainable goods for any area of your life or room in your house. Being eco friendly doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what makes you, you. Choose from a variety of prints and colors for your sustainable items to keep...

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” is the old adage we have all heard related to sustainability, and over the last ten years, people and brands have been producing products designed to put the phrase into practice. Reusable Paper Towels are a prime example of a product intended to do just that, with several styles and types available. Marley’s Monsters is the home of the UNpaper® Towel, our version of a Reusable Paper Towel, designed to reduce waste, cut costs, and also fit your unique personality and style. We are often met with a wide range of questions about the efficiency, use, and...