H&M Leading the Way in Organic Cotton Use
H&M has topped the list of the world’s biggest users of certified organic cotton, according to the Textile Exchange’s latest report.
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Esprit Releases PETA-Approved Vegan Kicks for Women
Esprit’s new collection of women’s sneakers isn’t just vegan-friendly, it’s also endorsed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Dirty Denim Exposed in Upcoming Documentary “RiverBlue”
RiverBlue, an upcoming Canadian documentary, follows renowned river conservationist Mark Angelo as he paddles down waterways such as the Yamuna River in India, the Pearl River Delta in China, and the Citarum River in Indonesia to reveal jean manufacturing’s poisonous toll, as well as the impact these polluted waterways have on the people who rely on them most.
These Shoes are 100% Rubbish. You Did It.
Everything you desire is garbage, or will be eventually. That’s the message behind “Everything You Buy is Rubbish,” an art campaign by a group of Goldsmiths, University of London students who wanted to give form to consumerism’s “plastic legacy.”
Food Markets in Gauteng
Food markets are the new flea markets. A few years ago, people would gladly spend their Sundays browsing through antiques, cell phone covers and clothes. Today, we’re all about finding the best craft beer, gourmet food and interesting ingredients. Here are a few food markets that you can check out in Gauteng:
Maisie Williams Dons Recycled Comic Book Dress at Comic Con
Actress Maisie Williams, who plays the scrappy Arya Stark in the HBO hit Game of Thrones, arrived at Entertainment Weekly’s annual San Diego Comic-Con party on Sunday wearing a gown made out of recycled comic books.
Where Has the Ocean Plastic Gone?
We’re constantly being warned about the tons of plastic that are littering the surface of our world’s oceans – but now a recent study shows that they are disappearing.
Meet Kañiwa, the New Superfood
We live in the superfood age, with new and nutritious foods constantly waving for our attention because they are said to improve our health. One of the latest foods in the superfood spotlight is the exotic-sounding kañiwa.
Great Hair Hacks
Nothing is quite as frustrating as YouTube’ing “how to make a simple hair bun” and then getting lost in a flood of 15 minute+ tutorials that are hard to follow and require a Checkers bag full of tools and accessories.
Sunglasses Made from Hemp
Introducing Hemp Eyewear, sunglasses made from a hemp fibre composite, designed and manufactured by Sam Whitten. ‘Research into hemp and its possible applications led to the discovery of hemp and flax fibre composite sheet material which are impregnated with an eco friendly binder,’ said Whitten.