Actress Marion Cotillard Designs Ethical Jewelry for Chopard
French Oscar-winning actress, Marion Cotillard, is said to be working with Chopard to create its first-ever “green” collection derived from ethically sourced colored gemstones.
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New Zealand Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetic Products
After two years of intense lobbying, New Zealand’s members of Parliament unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban animal trials for cosmetics products in the country—the first in the Australiasian region to do so.
How to Upcycle Your Wedding Day
Your wedding was a smashing success and now it’s over. What happens to things left behind that just end up as waste, such as the food and flowers? You’ll be surprised at how many things from your wedding can be re-used or donated.
H&M, Kering, Worn Again Textile Recycling Project to Close the Loop on Textiles
H&M and Kering are ready to close the loop on textiles with a new textile recycling project. The world’s second-largest fashion retailer linked arms with the French luxury conglomerate last week to announce their involvement in a revolutionary new initiative to recapture fibers from end-of-use clothing and textiles
Is Climate Change Going to End the World’s Coffee Supply?
If you can’t start your morning without a delicious cup of coffee, the thought that coffee supply could be at risk due to climate change is worrying. Here’s what’s causing such a stir.
Adidas a “Detox Leader”, Nike still a “Greenwasher”
Adidas seem to have cleaned up their act when it comes to chemicals in clothing, while Nike has been dubbed a “greenwasher” according to Greenpeace’s Detox Catwalk campaign.
EDUN, J. Crew Collaborate on African-Made Childrenswear
EDUN has teamed up with J.Crew’s children’s division to create a line of clothes for mini philanthropists. Part of the high-street retailer’s “Garments for Good” initiative, the EDUN for J.Crew collection features exclusive, made-in-Kenya designs, including a T-shirt that benefits St. Ann’s Orphanage in Gilgil, a town in Nakuru County.
Easy DIY Ideas for Easter
It’s the long Easter weekend, the kids are on holiday and in South Africa, the Easter weekend usually marks the beginning of winter. So if you are stuck indoors, here are a few easy DIY ideas for Easter, most of them are simple enough you can do them with little ones too.
Five Alternatives to Traditional Easter Foods
Maybe you follow a bit of a restrictive diet, such as veganism, and want to enjoy Easter without feeling left out. Or perhaps you just want to try a menu that’s a little different this year. Here are five traditional Easter foods and how to put a spin on them.
How to Make Vegan Marshmallows for Easter
If you’re vegan and feel sad at the thought that you can’t eat any of the marshmallows that do the rounds when Easter arrives, don’t fret! You can make your own delicious and unique vegan marshies.