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Aug 1, 2022
The Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge
At 7pm on Wednesday 27 July, the winner of the Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge was announced. Louise ...
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May 25, 2022
Here’s What to Do With Worn Out Clothes
Oh no! You’ve finally worn out the favourite pair of jeans you wear all year round. So what do you do next? Don't panic. Close your bin lid. Your clothes have so much more to give. Here’s what to do with your worn out clothes.
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Apr 19, 2022
Ways to Celebrate Earth Day That Make a Difference
On Earth Day 2024, what can you do to make a real difference? There are some small but powerful actions that we can take to ensure we really do look after our world.
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Mar 30, 2022
Affordable Sustainable Clothing for Holidays and Festivals
When you're looking to be a little more eco-savvy when packing for a holiday or a weekend getaway, there are lots of ways to refresh your wardrobe. Here's our tips for affordable, sustainable clothing for holidays, festivals and wherever your travels take you.
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Nov 26, 2021
Meet Sam Tretton: Slow Fashion Designer and Founder of Jam Boutique
With psychedelic silks and bright colours, Jam Boutique takes vintage clothing and 'reimagines' each item into beautiful, vibrant pieces. We love the idea of upcycling fashion and making use of what materials we already have on this planet. Read on and scroll down to browse these truly uplifting designs!
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Sep 29, 2021
Big Changes Called For in the Fashion Industry - And What We're Doing....
Last week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) called for the government, the British fashion industry, and consumers ...
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Sep 17, 2021
Second Hand September 2023: Does It Go Far Enough?
I'm all for Second Hand September. Hats off to Oxfam GB for the work they've put into this campaign over the past 5 y...
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Aug 23, 2021
A Potted History of Jeans and How to Make Denim Sustainable
We've all got a trusty pair of vintage jeans that are a staple of our outfits for work and for going out with friends. My grandad owns a pair of jeans that have as many patches on them as they have years of age! It is a testament to just how well-wearing jeans are, and how we can make our clothes last.
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Aug 4, 2021
Going for gold not landfill - recycled e-waste Olympic medals step in right direction
Team GB are flying at this years' Olympics, with the likes of Tom Daley, Lauren Williams and Charlotte Dujardin posing with gold, silver and bronze medals that they have won. But did you know that all 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals up for grabs this year are made using recycled materials?
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Jul 21, 2021
To Rent or Not to Rent clothes - This is the Environmental Dilemma
You can rent a car, you may live in a rented house and we even used to do this thing where we rented copies of films on DVDs and VHS tapes- but have you ever thought about renting clothes? Surely it makes sense for higher-end, more formal fashion items that you might only wear on special occasions.
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Jul 1, 2021
Why is Amazon throwing away perfectly good stock and how can we cut down on landfill?
During the climate emergency one of the highest grossing companies in the world is throwing even more of our planet’s precious resources into the bin. This is totally unsustainable and must be stopped.
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Mar 19, 2021
RE: Ten Great 'Re-' Ways To Reduce Waste
I hate waste. I'll start there. Scraping food that my kids have refused to eat into the bin after a meal crushes my ...
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