Feature Photo Credit: Fairtrade Fortnight 2024: Be The Change – Fairtrade As the leaves start to change colour, it reminds us that this time of the year doesn’t only signify …

Every movement requires a moment of celebration to acknowledge its development, accomplishments and future challenges, and the zero-waste movement is no exception. This week, I’m celebrating this year’s Zero Waste …

Feature Photo Credit: Lavender Hill Clothing I talk about sustainable shopping a lot, from the food you eat to the face creams you use; from the water bottles you drink …

Feature Photo by La Pochette I’ve talked a lot about green gifting in the past six months. From Christmas gifts to Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, I really love the …

Feature Photo by Anna Tarazevich In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience often overshadows consideration for the environment, making ecologically responsible purchasing decisions is more critical than ever. Eco-friendly shopping is …

Feature Photo Credit: stylerave.com It’s May 5th and it’s time to come together and celebrate in honour of African World Heritage Day. Established by UNESCO in 2015, today marks the …

Feature Photo Credit: Comforttttt In the world of fashion, sustainability has taken centre stage, reaching even the most personal of clothing items: underwear. Wearing sustainable fabrics close to our skin …

Feature Photo Credit: Alpaca Love by Darja Bilyk Photography @dashiee for Those Were The Days Vintage Bridal I first wrote about the environmental benefits of buying Pre-loved fashion back in …

Feature Photo Credit: Seeded Handmade Mother’s Day Card by earthbits.com As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8th and Mother’s Day follows shortly after on Sunday, March 10th, it’s a …

Feature Photo Credit: Arteum.ro  As the month of February begins, the air becomes infused with an undeniable sense of romance and anticipation. Valentine’s Day, celebrated by couples worldwide, has evolved …

In my role as an Ambassador for ReMake World, I am compelled to shed light on the pressing issues faced by factory workers in the fast fashion industry through the …

In the quiet corners of corporate offices, amidst the hustle of deadlines and the buzz of coffee machines, there are stories that often go unnoticed – personal narratives that unfold …

Feature Photo by Ivan Smakov As we adjust to the start of 2024 and the idea of returning to our normal lives after a long break, I’ve been busy reflecting …

Feature Photo Credit: by Marcos Flores I don’t know where you spent Christmas, but I was at my parents in Devon, and it was pretty cold! This is the time …

We live in a world where fashion consumption has increased by 60% between 2000 and 2014 alone, according to McKinsey and Company, who’s mission is to accelerate sustainable and inclusive …

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on how we can better care for our planet. Sustainability should be a top priority, even during the festive period. In …

Feature Photo by Photo by Ylanite Koppens If like me, you have been too busy to go Christmas shopping or are overwhelmed with the idea of excessive consumerism at this …

Feature Photo by cottonbro studio Every year, the sequin trend takes over the fashion world; this year is no exception. A simple Google search for “sequin” will provide you with …

Feature Photo by Anna Shvets When winter comes along, historically, there was nothing quite like the luxury and warmth of fur. For centuries, it has been a highly sought-after material …

Feature Photo by Ivan Samkov As the holiday season approaches, businesses are gearing up for the biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday. This year, it’s happening on November …

Feature Photo by Dan Hamill at Pexels.com  When it comes to fabrics, wool stands out for its natural charm and versatility. Sourced from sheep’s fleece, wool has been cherished for …

Feature Photo Credit by FOX Greenwashing, or Green Sheen, as I like to call it, a practice where companies make deceptive claims about their environmental efforts, is becoming increasingly sophisticated …

September marks National Organic Month, an entire month dedicated to celebrating the organic way of life. Why? This month-long campaign serves as a yearly reminder for all of us to …

The first day of school is just around the corner! As we gear up for the new school year, it’s important to keep in mind the significance of maintaining an …

Feature Photo Credit: Fanfare Label Climate change and air pollution are heavily influenced by poor waste management practices. Ecosystems and species are also directly affected by this issue. Although landfills …

Feature Photo  by Jill Wellington In the UK, summer weather tends to be variable and can vary greatly from year to year, however this year we have more than our …

Feature Photo from Photo by Shiny Diamond at Pexels.com Over the past few years, I have become increasingly fascinated with the concept of clean beauty. As I learned more about …

Feature Photo by Darrell Cassell on Unsplash Last week, I talked about the impact that the denim industry has on the environment and people, as well as taking you through …

Feature Photo by Rifqi Ramadhan at Pexels.com  Denim is one of the most popular fabrics worldwide, traditionally made from cotton, non-stretchable, and designed to be heavy-duty owing to its workwear …

Feature Photo Credit: The Business of Fashion Millennials are the ‘Generation Rent’, currently living and growing into adults in an age where no one is buying properties anymore but instead, …

Conscious fashion can mean many different things, but one way to ensure a more mindful purchase is to shop for sustainably made garments. Although ‘sustainability’ is a widespread term that …

The Hungarian designer Laura Zabo founded her accessories brand because of her desire to create unique, striking accessories that both reflect the urban individual as well as do good for …

March means #BCorpMonth, but what is a B Corp and why are they becoming increasingly common? More businesses today are becoming B Corps and are going through the B Corp …

I recently visited the exhibition: Cotton; Labour, Land and Body at the Crafts Council in London, which focuses on the intricate social history and dark legacy of one of the …

Feature Photo by Agafonova at Pexels.com  I don’t know about you, but Christmas is always the time of year I replenish my knickers drawer, so this Christmas I was excited …

Feature image from Pexels. Veganism may not be a new phenomenon, but it’s gaining momentum faster than any other movement. In fact, according to the Vegan Society, the demand for …

I’ve always been a great believer that travel provides the ultimate education. My father was in the Merchant Navy which gave him the opportunity to see a bit of the …

Feature Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash By now, it’s likely you’ve heard of COP 26 – it’s been on the news in the run-up, and since it opened on …

Feature Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash The Great Big Green Week is the place to go to learn more about climate change and what you can do as individuals …

Yesterday I visited the Craft Festival at Bovey Tracey, in Devon, which has been held annually for the last 18 years. The festival celebrates the craftsmanship of over 200 of …

Feature Photo by Samantha Kandinsky from Pexels Fashion by definition means continuous change, which essentially means it’s unsustainable. In fact, very few products fulfil the concept of sustainability in its …

At Rubbish to Runway, designers are promoting recycling and tackling waste in exciting and innovative ways. Designers Giving Waste New Life Today, sustainable fashion has gone mainstream with both large and …

Feature Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a …

As an Ambassador of re/MAKE, a community of fashion lovers, women rights advocates, and environmentalists on a mission to change the industry’s harmful practices on people and our planet, I …

Feature Photo: Tobia Zambotti’s “Couch-19”, a direct reference to Covid-19, is made of more than 10,000 single-use face masks. Re-Worked / Re-Made / Re-Purposed / Re-Paired / Re-Cycled / Re-Claimed …

Feature Photo by Zachary Debottis from Pexels We’ve been told that exercise is good for our mental health, especially during lockdown. Exercising outdoors helps to reduce anxiety and depression, and …

Feature Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Whether you’re working from home or working out at home during the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine, comfort is key. Putting on “normal” clothes …

Every year we dump a massive 2.12 billion tons of waste worldwide and in the UK a whopping 13 million items of clothing ends up in landfill every week. Textile …

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Thao Vu, who is the designer, artist and eco-entrepreneur behind the ready-to-wear, slow fashion, couture brand Kilomet109. There are very few sustainable fashion …

Vogue Italia’s Gulf of Mexico oil-spill photoshoot, featuring photographs by Steven Meisel and the more recent oil spill on July 25, 2020, caused by a Japanese cargo ship, the Wakashio, …

CO’TU,RE is a fashion-conscious, fair-trade collection fusing high fashion with the art of weaving, produced by the brand AVANA. Belgian designers Aldegonde van Alsenoy (Ava) and Nele De Block are …