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Is Designer Fashion more Sustainable than Fast Fashion?
Read more: Is Designer Fashion more Sustainable than Fast Fashion?Introduction Designer fashion is often seen as a luxury category, but it’s actually more sustainable than fast fashion. Although designer brands are often perceived as being expensive and exclusive, they can still be a better option for the environment than fast fashion. Designer fashion is a luxury category. Designer fashion is a luxury category. This […]
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Sustainability Tips for the New Year
Read more: Sustainability Tips for the New YearIntroduction Whether you’re new to living a sustainable lifestyle or looking for ways to expand your commitment, we’ve put together a list of steps you can take this year to be more sustainable at home and at work. Here are some simple things you can do: Start composting in your kitchen. Composting is a great […]
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Last Minute Gifts for the Fashion Girlie in Your Life
Read more: Last Minute Gifts for the Fashion Girlie in Your LifeIntroduction Whether you’re buying gifts for your best friend, sister, or cousin, you know that your fashion-forward friend has a unique style. But if you’re looking for something special for her, she’ll appreciate the gesture even more if you buy her something that taps into her own personal sense of style. Here are some last […]
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8 Things to Gift the Sustainable Girlie in Your Life
Read more: 8 Things to Gift the Sustainable Girlie in Your LifeIntroduction Hey there! I’m here to help you find the perfect gift for the sustainable girlie in your life. Whether you’re looking for something for a friend, sister, or girlfriend, I’ve got some great ideas that will be sure to put a smile on their face. A Fair Trade Certified, organic cotton Tote Bag If […]
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Vegetarian Holiday Dishes
Read more: Vegetarian Holiday DishesIntroduction Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply trying to eat less meat, the holidays are an exciting time to experiment with new dishes. Vegetarian diets offer a variety of health benefits and can be great for weight loss as well. Plus, it’s much easier than you think to make delicious meals without using any meat […]
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Sustainable Christmas Presents
Read more: Sustainable Christmas PresentsIntroduction It’s that time of year where we’re all thinking about Christmas presents, but it can be hard to find things that are sustainable as well as interesting. So here are some ideas for presents that will last, help the environment and make people smile! LED fairy lights LED fairy lights are the perfect sustainable […]
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Conscious Consumerism
Read more: Conscious ConsumerismIntroduction Buying new is the easiest way to shop, but it isn’t always the most sustainable. I know that when I want to buy something, I don’t want to think about where it came from or how much energy was wasted in getting it into my hands. But as a conscious consumer, you have an […]
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Sustainability Anxiety and What to do about it
Read more: Sustainability Anxiety and What to do about itIntroduction As someone who tries to live sustainably, I’ve found myself battling anxiety more and more. It started in university, when I was learning about how unsustainable our food system is, and then again when I graduated and started to read about climate change. These days, as you might have noticed from reading the news […]
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Are Meal Prep Subscriptions Sustainable?
Read more: Are Meal Prep Subscriptions Sustainable?Introduction Meal prep subscriptions like Hello Fresh are all the rage right now. They’re convenient, they save money and time, and they can make your life easier. However, these meal kits aren’t as sustainable as they might seem on the surface. Are you ready to sign up for one? Here’s what you need to know […]
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Eating to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Read more: Eating to Lower Your Carbon FootprintIntroduction Reducing your carbon footprint is about more than just cutting back on animal products or energy use. The choices you make in the supermarket affect the environment as well. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce waste and greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Growing your own food, either in a […]
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Traceability and Accountability in Fashion
Read more: Traceability and Accountability in FashionIntroduction Traceability is a growing topic in the fashion industry. It’s important for both consumers and brands, but it can be difficult to implement. We’re going to look at what traceability is and why it matters, as well as where the future of this technology might go. What is traceability? Traceability refers to the ability […]
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The Changing Landscape of Fashion
Read more: The Changing Landscape of FashionIntroduction The fashion industry is one that has long been held up as a pinnacle of human creativity and ingenuity. Even today, it’s still the place where we get to see people using technology to push boundaries and create new ways of doing things. But times are changing in this arena as well, with technology […]
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When Fashion and Technology Meet
Read more: When Fashion and Technology MeetIntroduction Fashion and technology have been close allies for a while now, but it’s only recently that the two have started to become even more intertwined. In this article, we’ll take a look at how technology is being used in the fashion industry and what affect it’s having on the way we buy clothes. Augmented […]
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Building a Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Read more: Building a Fall Capsule WardrobeIntroduction The first thing to do when putting together a capsule wardrobe is to define what your needs are. For example, if you’re going on vacation in the fall but you live in a climate where it’s still warm enough for shorts in October, don’t include them – even if it means purchasing some new […]
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The Future of Retail
Read more: The Future of RetailIntroduction What we see today is the beginning of a new retail era. In the past, retailers were able to make a profit by operating large stores in high-traffic locations that required little labour. Those days are over: Now, consumers expect a seamless experience with fast and free shipping on anything they want, anywhere around […]