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Modal Fabric: What is Modal? Sustainability, Pros, and Cons
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BY 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.
9 Eco-Friendly Business Cards from Sustainable Sellers
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BY 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.
11 Best Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands
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BY 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 Fabric: A Complete Guide to Sustainable and Ethical Fabric
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BY 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, […]
How To Shop Ethically for Clothes
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·24·21
Ethical fashion is a system of production and consumption that is socially and environmentally responsible. It takes care to minimize the negatives impacts of every step in the journey of your clothes from crop to home and tries to ensure that each stage is eco-friendly and morally ethical.
32 Zero Waste Tips to Make Going Zero Waste Easy
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·23·21
The world is drowning in trash. As a result, going zero waste has made its way into mainstream culture. Unlike previously when waste management was left to government facilities and manufacturers, individuals and households are taking steps to reduce waste. If you’re looking to join the movement, this article highlights achievable tips for zero waste […]
30 Sustainable Clothing Brands Practicing Ethical Production
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·22·21
As consumers, we have a responsibility to not only use and dispose of our clothes responsibly but also consider where those clothing items are coming from. For this reason, an important shift is being made to ethical brands. Ethical fashion brands consider the impact of their clothing from chemical composition, to production energy and emissions, […]
Recycle Your Old Clothes
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·20·21
Year in, year out, you outgrow clothes. They either no longer fit perfectly, are out of style for you, or have aged due to wear and tear. Old clothing items may have outlived their use but you don’t have to throw them away, you can recycle clothes. There are many ways to recycle clothes, from […]
13 Best Sustainable T-shirts & Ethical Tee Brands to Shop
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·19·21
T-shirts could easily be the most popular wardrobe staple in the world today. In a world full of short-lasting fast fashion choices, when you choose ethically made t-shirts you support apparel consumption that benefits not just you but other people and the planet as well.
Eco-Friendly Pens & Sustainable Writing Equipment
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05·19·21
Have you ever considered the waste generated from the writing materials you use? When making eco-friendly choices, our pens and pencils may not immediately come to mind. However, if people intentionally choose their writing materials, it makes a difference to the environment. Eco-friendly pens reduce the negative impact that plastic pens make on our planet.
10 Best Fast Fashion Books
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·18·21
Fast fashion books are sharpened swords to fight the short-changing fast fashion model and its environmental and social impacts. Fast Fashion enjoys high purchasing power from consumers for its cheap price label. But, its shockingly high cost on our social and environmental lives is threatening. In a recent Mckinsey report, people across the globe consume […]
What is Greenwashing? Examples and How To Avoid Greenwash
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·16·21
Since the early 1980s, the term greenwashing has been commonly used by companies in their PR strategies to market their products or brands as “green” or eco-friendly. In this article, we will take a look at examples of greenwashing, why it could be a problem, its legality, and more.
Zero Waste ToothBrushes - 14 Brands We Recommend
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05·15·21
The average person will use about 300 toothbrushes in their lifetime. But while taking care of ourselves, it’s important to take care of the environment too. So using a zero-waste toothbrush is the best way to ensure that your oral hygiene is not putting the environment at risk.
12 Tips For Living Well on a Budget
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·14·21
Budgeting saves you money, but living on a tight budget is a hard task for many people. With a few good tips and the right attitude, living on a tight budget can be enjoyable even with your sparing lifestyle. Buying sustainably and saving money are often pitted against one another, but you can afford to […]
25 Best Online Thrift Stores for Second-Hand Fashion (2023)
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05·10·21
Rather than always buying new, we can now shop online for second-hand fashion with merely a few clicks. And a whole range of online thrift stores, appealing to almost any style and taste, has cropped up to help us beat fast fashion ills.
17 Best Eco-Friendly Flip Flops & Sustainable Sandals for Summer Wear
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·10·21
Flip flops have become super popular and versatile footwear, from summer wear around the house to beach essentials. However, manufacturers make a lot of them with plastic or synthetic rubber. As such, they don’t biodegrade or, at best, biodegrade slowly. We have put together a list of 17 footwear brands that produce eco-friendly sustainable flip-flops […]
Host a Clothing Swap - Tips for Fashion Exchange
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·09·21
If you think cheap deals are great, there is something even better. It's called a clothing swap. A clothing swap brings people together to exchange their valuable but no longer-in-use clothes. These people could be total strangers or a group of friends. It is a fun way to declutter and revamp your closet. You get […]
Alternatives To Fast Fashion For Slower Sustainable Style
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·08·21
There is an increase in the awareness of how fast fashion clothing manufacture and production causes pollution. It’s easier, however, to spot the polluting fast fashion brands, which we explore in this article. We will also discuss how changing your shopping habits can help you shop sustainably.
Tips For Going Zero Waste on a Budget
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·07·21
Living on a zero-waste budget is largely possible for every individual who is willing, as long as you have a basic income/allowance. If you are interested in learning how to go zero waste on a budget, in this article, we'll take a look at real-life examples and tips to help you get started. It’s evident […]
Is Bamboo Sustainable? All you Need to Know About Bamboo
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·06·21
As far as renewable, sustainable resources go, bamboo is an industry favorite. Perhaps what makes it special is its speedy growth. A species of this wonder plant in the United Kingdom holds the Guinness world record for the fastest growing plant. Bamboo sustainability is not without question, regardless of how useful and eco-friendly it is.
7 Fast Fashion Documentaries Worth a Watch
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·05·21
Fast fashion lovers worldwide get their cheap "fix" at high costs to the planet and garment workers in low-cost countries. And many are not aware that the weekly trends they indulge in have such negative consequences. The fast fashion industry has issues of unethical sourcing, human rights violations, and improper waste disposal. Unlike regular fashion […]
10 Reasons to Buy Second Hand Rather Than New
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·03·21
With the introduction of mass, low-cost production, more and more people feel less incentivized to buy used products. Regardless, the market for thrift items holds strong. Many of us have at least one item we purchased at an auction, a second-hand store, or a charity shop. So, why buy second-hand when you can buy new […]
Good News Stories To Lift Your Spirits
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BY Sam Colyer ·
04·28·21
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from across the world, demonstrating how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. Given spring is on the way and tentative steps being made towards Covid restrictions being lifted, we thought it was a good time to share some good news stories to help lift […]
14 Best Bamboo Toothbrushes for Zero Waste Natural Brushing
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·13·21
Bamboo toothbrushes are quickly becoming the go-to eco-friendly alternative to plastic toothbrushes. Apart from their sustainable nature, they also come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and bristle styles. If you’re looking to switch out your plastic toothbrush to bamboo, we’ve prepared a list of the best bamboo toothbrushes.
6 Tips & Ideas To Create A Sustainable Closet
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·19·21
Creating a sustainable closet is a response to the world’s collective discussion surrounding the fashion industry’s practices. Fast fashion brands capitalise on consumers’ constant want for the latest, trendy clothes. This further leads to the use of production processes that are harmful and unethical.
13 Zero Waste Stores for Plastic & Packaging Free Goods
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·12·21
On average, a single individual will produce about 4.38 pounds of landfill-bound trash every single day, according to the EPA. A family of 4 will put out more than 17 pounds of waste, a significant contribution to municipal solid waste (MSW). Reducing landfill-bound trash to the minimum requires us to live a package-free, plastic-free, and […]
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