There is no season quite like winter when it comes to clothes. While thrifting and saving money on spring, summer, and even fall clothes is one thing, it’s easy to spend a large amount of money in getting ready for the cold. From boots and jackets to hats, mitts, and scarves, there are a lot […]
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It’s not hard to believe that eco-friendly clothing is good for the planet, but many people believe that as a general rule, eco-friendly clothing is also much more expensive than the less sustainable alternatives. But this is not necessarily the case! Although most people understand that the fashion industry is a major polluter, and that
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Until recently, one of the best compliments you could pay a company or organization was that they upheld values that are key to a ‘green economy’. But the concept has evolved and given rise to a new term, ‘blue economy’. But what’s the difference? A green economy was one of the first proposed solutions to
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Textile waste has been an often overlooked polluter and component of landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average North American throws away 68 lbs of clothing yearly. In 2008 approximately 12.4 million tonnes of textiles were created, and this number keeps growing. Without improving sustainability practices, textile recycling, and turning towards more eco-friendly
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