Bonnie Fisher, Author at Better World Apparel https://betterworldapparel.com/author/bonniefisher/ Making Better Choices Together Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:47:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://betterworldapparel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-Artboard-1-32x32.png Bonnie Fisher, Author at Better World Apparel https://betterworldapparel.com/author/bonniefisher/ 32 32 165853665 The Perplexing Predicament of Poor Pleather https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/the-perplexing-predicament-of-poor-pleather/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:43:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=5593 If you’re an animal lover and advocate of sustainability, you may have found yourself at a crossroads when it comes to choosing clothing and accessories. With leather and fur being some of the most harmful and inhumane industries in the world, it’s easy to see why many people are turning to pleather as an alternative. …

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]]> 5593 How Long Should You Use a Piece of Clothing for the Purchase to be Sustainable? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:34:20 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1485 Before becoming an essentialist, I’d been going on unintentional shopping sprees at least twice a year. Most of the time I would buy a complete outfit that looks good when I try it in dressing rooms, but don’t actually wear it in public. Other times I would buy an outfit for a certain trip, and …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/feed/ 3 1485 Why is the Growth of Fast Fashion Unsustainable? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2020 09:53:39 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1375 As we’ve discussed in this previous article, any sustainable industry must treat these three aspects: economy, environment, and society as foundational. However, with the fashion industry focused solely on profit, oftentimes these ethical foundations are overlooked entirely.  A Look at Fast Fashion: Environmental Impact According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry is the …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/feed/ 0 1375 25 Sustainable Fashion Facts That Prove We Need to do Better https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/#respond Wed, 27 May 2020 08:09:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=406 We’ve all reached the back of our wardrobe, trying to avoid the dull chore of putting a clothes washer on. And, I think we’ve all got that one item that makes us say, “Fine, I’ll do the wash. I’m not wearing that in public.” In fact, I bet a lot of people have a whole host …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/feed/ 0 406 How Sustainable Footwear Can Help Reduce Our Carbon Footprint https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/sustainable-footwear/ https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/sustainable-footwear/#respond Mon, 04 May 2020 10:45:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=55 The number of climate change stories in the news is increasing every day and having an increasing impact on our daily lives. The sad fact is that humanity has had an enormous impact. However, each and every one of us can absolutely play our part in helping to reduce it. What is a Carbon Footprint …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/sustainable-footwear/feed/ 0 55 How Do I Know if My Shoes are Vegan? The Essential Guide https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/how-do-i-know-if-my-shoes-are-vegan/ https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/how-do-i-know-if-my-shoes-are-vegan/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:08:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=60 Whether you’re vegan, a fan of ethical fashion, or simply curious if your shoes happen to be vegan or not, it’s useful to know what materials your shoes are made of. Knowing what materials your shoe is made from can also play a crucial role in how they’re cared for. Easy enough if you are …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/how-do-i-know-if-my-shoes-are-vegan/feed/ 0 60 What is the Slow Fashion Movement? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=385 STOP. Slow down. Let’s take the time to discuss what’s important and what you need to understand before joining the slow fashion movement. It’s much more than just adding to the 5 million Instagram posts with #slowfashion. In some ways, the speed and disposability of social media contradict slow fashion movement. The movement is a …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/feed/ 2 385 7 Slow Fashion Brands You’ll Love https://betterworldapparel.com/clothing/slow-fashion-brands/ https://betterworldapparel.com/clothing/slow-fashion-brands/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:30:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=381 There’s one line from the classic movie, Shawshank Redemption, that always springs to mind when I think of the speed of fashion now. “The world went, and got itself in a big damn hurry.” And, it’s true! As we’ve discussed when comparing fast fashion and slow fashion, fast don’t mean better. In fact, it’s time …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/clothing/can-old-clothes-be-recycled/feed/ 0 360 4 Most Sustainable & Ethically Made Running Shoes for Eco-Athletes https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/sports/ethically-made-running-shoes/ https://betterworldapparel.com/footwear/sports/ethically-made-running-shoes/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:52:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=69 There are loads of running shoes available these days, especially with such a diverse selection of online companies. However, not every sneaker company has ethics and sustainability in mind when they source materials and produce their products. So we’ve taken a look for brands that take ethics and sustainability seriously, especially when it comes to …

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