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Is polyester toxic?
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Is polyester toxic?

The reason that we started Opok was because we learned that these synthetic materials can be detrimental to our health, let alone devastate our environment. We have heard feedback that people are u...

chemicalsThe World misses 2020 goals to protect wildlife and ecosystems

The World misses 2020 goals to protect wildlife and ecosystems

The world has failed to meet a single target to stem the destruction of wildlife and life-sustaining ecosystems in the last decade, according to a devastating new report from the UN on the state of...

chemicalsAre all natural materials created equal?

Are all natural materials created equal?

We took 2 years exploring different natural and sustainable fabrics to determine which materials we would consider using for our products. We ultimately decided on organic cotton because of its sof...

algae bloomsIs a Florida environmental catastrophe happening again?

Is a Florida environmental catastrophe happening again?

With warming air and water, as well as increasing rainfall amounts, climate change is making algae blooms more frequent, widespread, and longer in duration.   Treating an algae bloom is often diffi...

CancerInterview with the Richard twins: Doctors, professors, and health experts.

Interview with the Richard twins: Doctors, professors, and health experts.

We had a chance to sit down with Marc Richard, M.D., and Mike Richard, M.D., and get their take on the link between pesticides, synthetic chemicals, and human health. Not only are they prestigious ...

FashionOpok Makes Summer Clothing List!

Opok Makes Summer Clothing List!

Opok is named to Forbes Summer Hot List. They joins Pact and Native, two companies who have a similar mission to us, as well as famous brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Giorgio Armani to name ...