By Belinda Smetana
Did you know that you are among the four victims of the fashion industry? From the use of modern day slavery to killing animals for fashion materials, Fashion industry is notorious for victimising people, planet and animals. In this article, we will go through the four fashion victims you should know about. So who are …
When was the last time you went shopping or ordered some new fashion item online? Did you think about the fabric, the environmental impact of the ones you already discarded, and the story behind how they were made? If you thought about this even for a few minutes, you’re on your way to shopping fashion …
What is Pinatex? This is a natural textile made of pineapple leaf fibers. It’s ethically sourced and a perfect sustainable alternative to leather. I learned about Pinatex textile in 2019. Before that, I had no idea you could make textile from pineapple leaf. A little over a year later, I now own a pinatex organizer bag …
What if you knew you had the ability to POSITIVELY change at least one life through the next thing you decide to purchase? People generally don’t want to support companies that oppress their workers. This happens because people don’t know what goes on behind the scenes. On this post, we won’t focus on the negative. …
When making your conscious fashion move, you are agreeing to go for fashion items that cause less negative impact to the environment and its habitat. Animal deprived materials like Wool, Leather and Fur are often unethically sourced thus leading in worst fabrics for the environment. Let’s explore why these fabrics aren’t the best for the environment. …
Have you seen how much waste we, as humans leave in the ocean? I have personally seen a huge pile of waste and recall being overwhelmed with negative emotions because I knew I couldn’t clean it all up by myself. This is where sea 2 see sustainable sunglasses comes in to play a huge positive …
Hello again sustainable fashion lovers. I have put together a list of must watch conscious fashion documentaries you can have a look at. Most people who recently started their conscious fashion journey will agree with me that one or two of these documentaries helped jump start their journey. Luxury: Behind the mirror of high end …
Hello again sustainable fashion lovers, this week we will be looking at some sustainable fashion terms you should know. How is your sustainable fashion journey so far? If you haven’t joined, it’s so easy to begin your journey. I created some very easy to follow instructions on 5 steps towards sustainable fashion on a budget and Beginners …
Hello conscious fashion lovers. On this post, I’ll be simplifying how fashion intersects with the Sustainable Development Goals and how fashion can help achieve the SDGs. What is SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) ? These are 17 goals set in 2015 by United Nations General Assembly intended to be achieved by 2030. The fashion industry plays …
Hello again responsible travel lovers. Imagine buying a bag that the designer is so confident with its quality that they give you a lifetime guarantee! Follow along as I take you through Pakt One Sustainable Travel Bag that packs like a suitcase with the insides very well thought. If you’re new to sustainable travel, you …