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The fashion industry accounts for 10% global carbon emissions, using more energy and releasing more toxins than aviation and shipping combined. Climate change and the issues that expand along with it are slowly impending and proposing new resourceless forms of livelihood. One of the biggest issues causing climate change are carbon emissions, specifically created byContinue reading “Carbon Neutrality in the Fashion Industry”

Fast Fashion production cycles impact work conditions for women in the garment industry. Each fast fashion factory relies on unrelenting systematic gender-based violence and harassment, and the rate at which these grievances occur make it a normal situation for the workers.  Manufacturing and factory occupations have been male-dominated areas of work, so when women enterContinue reading “Gender Based Abuse in the Fashion Industry”

Christmas is coming up, and along with loads of presents, decorations and excessive food, it’s the perfect time to celebrate sustainably. It is not difficult to enjoy Christmas in a more eco-friendly way, from choosing a sustainable tree, to ethical christmas gifts; here is a list to guide you through your journey to a moreContinue reading “Make Your Holidays More Sustainable”

Film Synopsis Through harsh chemical manufacturing processes and the irresponsible disposal of toxic chemical waste, one of our favorite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival. RIVERBLUE brings awareness to the destruction of some of the world’s most vital rivers through the manufacturingContinue reading “Water and Fashion: RiverBlue Summary”

Diwali is the festival of lights, a time for festivities and cheer, where families and friends get together and exchange presents, eat sweets, and light up their homes with diyas and rangoli art. It symbolizes “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.” and is widely observed. The sense of warmth,Continue reading “How to Make Your Diwali More Eco-Friendly”

Contrary to common misconception, wearing the same clothes does not have to be boring or uninspired. Experimenting between different styles in your own wardrobe can heighten your own love for fashion, while being the most sustainable option. There are different ways to fall back in love with your closet. By following these steps, your walletContinue reading “How To Fall In Love With Your Wardrobe Again”

Humans have been generating more plastic waste now than ever before. Plastic and it’s byproducts can be found in nearly everything, and the waste litters our oceans and cities. It has a large contribution to stemming health issues, in both animals and humans. The fact that plastic cannot be escaped is proved even further whenContinue reading “Plastic Inside Your Clothes: The Impact and Solution”

Film Synopsis:  Alex James, Blur bassist turned cheese maker, presents this critical look at our disposable approach to clothing and it’s enormous human and environmental cost. Far from predicting the apocalypse, Slowing Down Fast Fashion seeks to provide solutions. By talking to designers, activists and high street brands, the film shows that there is aContinue reading “Alex James: Slowing Down Fast Fashion Summary”

With 20 billion pairs of shoes produced annually, and according to the U.S. Department of the Interior, at least 300 million pairs of shoes thrown away each year- the footwear industry is one of the most wasteful. These shoes end up in landfills, where they can take 30 to 40 years to decompose. Most shoesContinue reading “5 Trendy & Ethical Shoe Brands”

When the Coronavirus was hitting new heights, McKinsey & Company sent out a survey to gain information on customer sentiment on the topic of sustainable fashion. In April of 2020, the survey was conducted on more than 2,000 individuals, all stemming from different age groups, to gather a variety of data.  Following the spread ofContinue reading “Consumer Sentiment on Sustainble Fashion During Covid-19”