Five Eco Alternatives to Confetti
Using items such as paper or plastic as your wedding confetti causes waste the planet doesn’t need. Choosing greener, more biodegradable items is a better idea, plus they can give your wedding extra personality.
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Repurpose Schoolbags Lighting Up the Lives of Learners Across South Africa
Repurpose Schoolbags are recycled shopping bags made into an upcycled schoolbag for underpriviliged learners, with a solar panel embedded within.
Kelly Slater Launches Sustainable Fashion Line
Professional surfer Kelly Slater is preparing to launch his own ready-to-wear sustainable fashion line for men and women.
Brighten Up! How to Keep Your White Fashion Luminous
Wearing white is a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, but if you hate the thought of your white items becoming discoloured, it can put you off purchasing them. Added to this, you don’t want to use harmful chemicals on your clothes to keep them in great condition.
How to Be a Boho Chic Bride
If you want to do something a little less traditional for your wedding with creativity thrown in, consider choosing a bohemian chic style for your big day. This look is one of the bridal trends for 2015, so jump on board if you want something different. Here is how to make yourself glamorous boho chic bride.
Stella McCartney x ITC Providing Sustainable Employment in Kenya
In honor of its latest collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, the International Trade Centre’s Ethical Fashion Initiative has released a short film that celebrates the Kenyan artisans who make the designer bags.
Zady’s “Sourced In” Initiative set to Revolutionise the Fashion Industry
Zady, the ethical e-tailer is the prime mover behind “Sourced In,” a new initiative it says will “revolutionize” the fashion industry’s consideration of supply-chain transparency.
Nike Unveils Football Cleat Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Nike has unveiled what it considers its most innovative football cleat to date, the Vapor untouchable, made from recycled plastic bottles.
The North Face’s New Hoodie Made in their “Backyard”
The North Face’s “Backyard Project” hoodie is the retailer’s first hyper-local hoodie. Made collaboratively with California artist Rebecca Burgess, whose Fibershed initiative stemmed from a desire to wear clothing produced within 150 miles of her front door, the hoodie is the first bioregional garment from a major apparel label.
DIY Christmas Table Setting Ideas
Get crafty this Christmas with these DIY, eco-friendly Christmas table setting ideas.