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The Perplexing Predicament of Poor Pleather

April 23, 2023 //  by Bonnie Fisher

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 …

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Category: LearnTag: Materials

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Fashion and Climate Change: US Rejoins 2015 Paris Climate Agreement

February 15, 2021 //  by Ashley Hague

Newly elected President Joe Biden declared that US will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement on February 16, 2021. Despite the country's …

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Category: LearnTag: Climate Change, Fashion

How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer: The Eco-Conscious Guide

January 22, 2021 //  by Ashley Hague

Many fashionistas are turning toward a greener, more sustainable wardrobe. As more consumers embrace the slow fashion movement, they seek to …

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Category: LearnTag: Eco-Friendly, Sustainable

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Principles of Sustainability in Action: Sustainable Fashion

January 6, 2021 //  by Ashley Hague

As climate change and human rights awareness increase around the world, consumers are pushing companies to embrace sustainability, …

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Category: LearnTag: Sustainable

How Long Should You Use a Piece of Clothing for the Purchase to be Sustainable?

November 18, 2020 //  by Bonnie Fisher

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 …

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Category: LearnTag: Opinion, Sustainable

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Why is the Growth of Fast Fashion Unsustainable?

September 12, 2020 //  by Bonnie Fisher

As we’ve discussed in this previous article, any sustainable industry must treat these three aspects: economy, environment, and society as …

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Category: LearnTag: Opinion, Sustainable

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What Makes an Apparel Brand Sustainable?

August 5, 2020 //  by Carmela Valencia

Chances of finding a truly sustainable apparel brand is quite difficult, if not impossible. In a research paper released by Mintel, 79 …

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Category: LearnTag: Opinion, Sustainable

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The Ethical Clothing Manufacturers Behind Successful Eco Brands

August 4, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

Ethical clothing comes in all shapes and sizes. From small start-up companies to major corporations, many brands are embracing ethical …

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Category: LearnTag: Ethical

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How Can You Tell if a Clothing Item is Sustainable and Eco-Friendly?

July 23, 2020 //  by Carmela Valencia

There's been a huge rise in interest in sustainable fashion recently. With brands realising this, how can you distinguish sustainably …

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Category: LearnTag: Eco-Friendly, Sustainable

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Does the Kimberley Process Work?

July 16, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

From jewellery to purses, clothing, and even phones, diamonds are put on just about everything imaginable—for a price. Often a sign of …

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Category: LearnTag: Jewellery

How Will Coronavirus Impact Fast Fashion?

July 5, 2020 //  by Carmela Valencia

Fast fashion is among the many industries that suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic this year. As people give more importance to …

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Category: LearnTag: fast fashion

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25 Sustainable Fashion Facts That Prove We Need to do Better

May 27, 2020 //  by Bonnie Fisher

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 …

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Category: LearnTag: Sustainable

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Redesigning Value: The Copenhagen Fashion Summit

April 29, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

As more and more people join the fight for ethical fashion, there is a greater need for events that bring change makers together. Just like …

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Category: LearnTag: Events

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What is the Slow Fashion Movement?

March 28, 2020 //  by Bonnie Fisher

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. …

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Category: LearnTag: Slow Fashion

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The 2020 Fashion Revolution Week

March 24, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

Seven years ago, on April 24, the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. This incident killed over 1,000 garment workers, and …

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Category: LearnTag: Events

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Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference 2020

March 2, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

It’s no secret that the fashion industry is one of the least eco-friendly industries around. Fast fashion accounts for millions of tonnes of …

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Category: LearnTag: Events

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Future Fabrics Expo – What Is it and Why it’s Important

January 20, 2020 //  by Ashley Hague

One of the biggest factors to consider by fashion companies when creating new products is the type of materials used. While there is a …

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Category: LearnTag: Events, Materials, Sustainable

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The Most Sustainable Materials for Clothing?

December 27, 2019 //  by Eliot Prince

How do you know what materials are sustainable? I can get overwhelmed sometimes with identifying eco-friendly choices, especially clothing. …

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Category: LearnTag: Materials, Sustainable

The Difference Between Fast Fashion Vs Slow Fashion?

December 7, 2019 //  by Eliot Prince

I think most people have heard of the term fast fashion now. The term flies around a lot when levelling criticism at big fashion brands. In …

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Category: LearnTag: Slow Fashion, Sustainable

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The 7 Sins of Greenwashing

December 3, 2019 //  by Eliot Prince

Have you ever felt like choosing eco-friendly products is a complete minefield? I've certainly spent hours deciding on the best product to …

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Category: LearnTag: Ethical

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What is Sustainable Fashion?

November 26, 2019 //  by Eliot Prince

If you’re anything like me, you’re spending more and more time learning about the effects of our choices as consumers. Sustainable fashion …

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Category: LearnTag: Organic, Recycled, Sustainable

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