French Connection Joins the Ban on Angora Fur
byFrench Connection is the latest apparel retailer to suspend production of all angora-based items following reports of routine rabbit abuse in China.
Health or Hype: Do You Really Need Gluten Free Beauty Products?
byIf you’re gluten-intolerant, you know the importance of staying away from foods that contain this protein. Symptoms of a gluten allergy can include various ailments, such as fatigue, bloating, heartburn, rashes, and even depression. However, does this mean that your beauty products should also jump on the anti-gluten bandwagon?
Six Ways to Add Sizzle to Your Salads
bySalad is healthy and you probably want to eat more of it during the hotter months. But you don’t have to stick to boring recipes. Here are fresh ways to bring your salads to life.
ASOS, Levi’s & M&S Commit to Forest-Friendly Fibres
byASOS, Levi Strauss, and Marks & Spencer are the latest clothing brands to connect with Canopy Style, a nonprofit that seeks to eliminate endangered-forest fibers from the garment supply chain.
The Low Down on Traceable Down
byOutdoor apparel company, Patagonia have released an animated short film asking consumers “Do you know where conventional down comes from?” to promote the launch of their 100% Traceable Down.
Is Cold Weather Linked to Global Warming?
byWhen we hear of global warming, we might immediately picture blaring hot sun and dried up landscapes. But warmer temperature is not the only thing scientists say is linked to global warming. Cold weather is, too.
Green Loving: The Importance of Sustainable Condoms
byYou might not think of whether or not your condoms are fairtrade when you and your partner hit the sheets, but you should. So why do sustainability and sex make a perfect match? It’s about ensuring health for you and the environment!
Top Water-Rich Foods to Eat in Summer
byWhen the heat turns up a notch, you want to ensure you stay hydrated. Drinking water is a must, but you can increase your water intake by reaching for foods that are packed with H2O. Here are some of the hottest – or coolest! – water-rich foods that make a splash.
How to Choose the Right Swimwear For Your Figure
byIt’s summer and that means beach time! Although you might feel a bit insecure about your body, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy swimwear. You can be sexy in a bikini or swimsuit – you just have to find the right one for your shape.
Hop on the conveyer-belt-of-doom SWEAT 1000!
byI heard about S.W.E.A.T 1000 a while ago on Twitter and recently learned that a branch opened in Brooklyn, Pretoria, so I decided to try it out. S.W.E.A.T stands for Specialised Weight Endurance Athletic Training and the 1000 refers to the number of calories you burn in the class.