Almost everyone is becoming aware of eco-fashion, even those who “don’t really care about fashion” tend to make a statement. Trends, like culture, differ from one another, and so making…
It may not be possible to slow down fast fashion – so can the industry ever be sustainable?
The fashion industry has some major sustainability problems. By 2030, it is predicted that the industry’s water consumption will grow by 50% to 118 billion cubic metres, its carbon footprint…
Sustainable shopping: for eco-friendly jeans, stop washing them so often
Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Welcome to our Sustainable Shopping series, in which we…
Fashion designers respond to environmental crisis
Green is the new Black. Smart is the new sexy. From the Peggy Sue Collection produced in Canada using organic materials and ethical techniques. Anika Kozlowski, Ryerson University Canada has…
Simple Tips to Help you Recycle your Fashion
Would you recycle your fashion? Almost everyone is fashion-conscious, even those who “don’t really care about fashion” have a fashion statement. Fashion trends, like culture, differ from one another, and…
Circular fashion: turning old clothes into everything from new cotton to fake knees
Australia has a fashion problem. More than 500,000 tonnes of clothing waste is sent to landfill each year. But a new way of recycling could redirect some of our unwanted…
Six simple ways to fill your wardrobe with sustainable clothing
The environmental impact of fashion waste is overwhelming. Every year the UK alone sends 350,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill. And as the majority of garments are made from oil-based…
The dirt on clothes: why washing less is more sustainable
If you’re worried about dressing ethically, chances are you think about sweatshop conditions in developing countries, unsustainable farming practices, convoluted global supply chains that ring up a huge carbon footprint,…
Why Organic Clothing is Better for you and the Planet
Organic clothing is on the rise and for good reason. Consumers are becoming more conscious of the need to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Nowadays everyone is looking for ways…
Sustainable shopping: where to find a puffer jacket that doesn’t warm the Earth
Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Our Sustainable Shopping series asks experts to provide easy…