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Mind & Body
actions06·15·21
Sharing stories about mental illness is a great way to desensitize people who react with ignorance and fear towards mental health problems. It is also a powerful tool in giving hope to individuals suffering who suffering from such conditions.
Sustainable Living
guideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·14·21
As humans, we have integrated technology into almost every area of our lives. Healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and more benefit from the technological advancements of the present age. The environment, too, is not left out, and a new breed of eco-friendly apps makes a case for technology aiding our path to sustainable living.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·13·21
If you’ve been shopping for eco-friendly clothing, the chances are that you’ve come across Lyocell fabric. Lyocell is often compared with cotton and other semi-synthetic fibers like modal and viscose. Here's everything you need to know about Lyocell fabric and its sustainability.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·12·21
Over the years, we’ve noticed a shift within the fashion industry towards sustainable and ethical practices. From selecting high-quality, sustainable fabrics to transparency in the supply chain, brands are making changes. In this light, there has been a rise in the use of deadstock fabric.
Environment
facts06·11·21
The principles of the circular economy model are to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. As the below circular economy facts show, moving towards a circular economy will not only help undo the environmental and social damage of the linear economy. But it will also ensure […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·11·21
Our collective consciousness around the fashion industry’s environmental impact has led to brands embracing sustainable raw materials. One of the significant switches has been from conventional cotton. Ethical and sustainable companies are now embracing certified organic cotton fabric as an eco-friendly alternative.
Charity & Civil Societyfacts06·11·21
The global impact of volunteering cannot be overemphasized. As human beings, we are meant to depend on each other for survival, and volunteering is one way we can watch each other's back. As the facts about volunteering below show, there are over one billion volunteers globally, and they are the foundation of many good deeds […]
Climate Change
inspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·09·21
Every day we engage in activities that cause greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions cause global warming, which has already resulted in disastrous consequences in various parts of the world. To help fight climate change, we’ve all got a role to play. A great place to start is knowing how to reduce your carbon footprint.
HempguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·08·21
With the ever-growing interest in sustainable textiles within the fashion industry, many eco-friendly alternatives have sprung up. From organic cotton to bamboo and hemp fabric, designers are prioritizing eco-consciousness. Hemp fabric joins the club and is becoming more popular in apparel making. Looking to get an understanding of this versatile fiber that brands are turning […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·07·21
In today’s world, silk is one of the most high-valued and luxurious fabrics for clothing, bedding, or upholstery. People admire this natural fiber for its strength, shine, resilience, and softness. Also, its elegant appearance and feel position it as a luxury material within the fashion industry. Here we explore the question: is silk a sustainable […]
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
06·07·21
The unforeseen occurrence of the global covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the use of unmanageable levels of biomedical plastic protective equipment (PPE) which have played significant roles in protecting people during the COVID-19 pandemic at a great cost to the environment. The widespread use of single-use PPE created a massive disruption in the supply chain […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·06·21
With recycling, you can do your bit in reducing pollution, climate change, and waste almost effortlessly. Perhaps the best thing when you follow our recycling tips below is that you can make the most of your local facilities, helping guarantee maximum recycling of your waste.
Sustainable LivinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·05·21
Due to growing concerns about our world, people are developing sustainable communities committed to natural living. These are ecovillages. If you’re not entirely familiar with the concept of an eco-village, this article highlights what you need to know alongside a rundown of some amazing ecovillages.
EnvironmentinspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
06·04·21
World Environment Day is celebrated across the globe on June 5th, raising awareness of the needed ecosystem restoration, in face of the global coronavirus pandemic that has been ongoing for over the past year. Pakistan --where “Eco-Awakening” is on the rise according to a new report --will play a global host, to the launching of the […]
BambooguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·04·21
Bamboo fabric is one type of material that people often praise for being sustainable. However, the term ‘bamboo fabric’ houses different types of textiles. While some fabrics are environmentally friendly, others prove less so. The manufacturing process used to make each fabric also gives us an insight into which bamboo fiber is most sustainable. This […]
Work & SkillsfactsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·03·21
An entrepreneur plays a vital role in driving the economy forward. As our collection of entrepreneurship facts below show they bring new ideas and products into the market using their skills and personal drive.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·02·21
Modal fabric has become a pretty popular name in fashion and clothing production. Although modal is an environmentally-friendly fabric alternative to viscose and cotton, there are controversies around its level of sustainability. There’s no denying, however, that modal fabric is more durable than traditional rayon. This article serves as a fabric guide for modal.
Eco FriendlyguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·01·21
If you’re looking to make a lasting impression on customers, while being eco-friendly, your choice of business cards matters. In this article, we’ve selected 10 eco-friendly business cards for you from smaller crafty sellers.
Climate Change
newsBY Sam Colyer ·
05·31·21
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from across the world, demonstrating how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. This time we’re looking at carbon emissions and the technologies and approaches available to reduce them.
PovertyfactsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·21
Many people leave their countries because of violence, natural disaster, persecution, and human rights violations. These people cannot go back home, and they have to cross national boundaries into neighboring countries or look to seeking new lives in developed countries. People who come from affected areas of conflict can seek asylum legally. The following refugee […]
Plastic PollutionactionsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·21
If you’re an avid coffee drinker, the chances are that you need your morning boost daily. Our coffee fix often entails taking a trip to the coffee shop. Unfortunately, single-use coffee cups are no fix for the environment. Whether it’s the paper cups for a hot drink or the plastic for an iced beverage, they […]
Climate ChangeactionsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·21
We all have the ability to help mitigate climate change. One major way can be eating less meat and animal products - it’s estimated that livestock farming is responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse emissions, that’s largest than the total emissions of all the world’s transport.
PovertyfactsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·29·21
Many people around the world live extremely poor without support, on the sidelines. Developing nations suffer tremendously on human development indicators such as health, food, funds, work, education, and mortality. Whereas statistics may seem bleak, we continue to push, and many initiatives exist to reduce poverty worldwide. These poverty facts highlight all you need to […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·28·21
Sustainable clothing brands consider the financial costs of ethical practices to determine their price points. Of course, there are high-priced ethical clothes but there are a lot of others that are not as pricey. What’s more these brands prevent a cost passed on to people and planet. Here we list some of our favorite ethical […]
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·27·21
Using sustainable fabrics ensures we continue to enjoy wearing lovely clothes without endangering the planet. Fast fashion has made clothing cheap but at substantial costs to the and workers along the supply chain. Fashion should not cost the earth or the dignity of garment workers. Sustainable fabrics help to make this possible by providing sustainable, […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·26·21
For the new recycling enthusiast, you may not imagine that anything is unrecyclable. However, a number of everyday items make it onto the list of things that can’t be recycled. The major reason for this is that recyclers can’t make new materials out of them. Or sometimes the item is too difficult to recycle and […]