How To Be More Ethical & Eco-Conscious When Shopping
Being an eco-conscious shopper can seem like a daunting idea at first. The good news is, sustainable and stylish clothing lines are on the rise and are committed to defending workers' rights and limiting the impact clothing production has on the environment. These bloggers share the many ways we can make a difference, no matter how big or small our actions may be.
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Thinking About Sustainable Fashion Lately? Read This.
by Man Repeller
"The first step to being a more conscious fashion lover is curiosity, which involves cultivating an interest in where our clothing comes from, where it goes after we no longer want it and who is impacted by the decisions we make about what we wear. Once we start asking ourselves these questions, the answers are never too far off."
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Ethical Fashion And What That Means To Me
"Many of the stores we shop at on a regular basis do not provide enough information around the treatment of their workers overseas, nor do they provide relevant information on contributing to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. It’s a customer’s right to know how the products they purchase have an impact in these areas – which begs the question, what are they hiding?"
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10 Eco-Friendly and Ethical Fashion Brands To Watch in 2016
"As consumers become more aware of the damaging effect that the fashion industry has on the world, eco-friendly and ethical fashion labels continue to grow. Today's sustainable designs are as chic as any other fashion label and can be found on the high street and the runways."
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How Buying Ethical Fashion Helps Save The World
by The Thread
“There are many ways to bring your purchases in line with your principles, and the easiest way to start is just one purchase at a time. It can mean buying items that have been produced with minimal negative effects on society or the environment; investing in vintage items that last season to season; downsizing your wardrobe to key pieces bought from sustainable sources; buying garments secondhand from charity shops, so lessening the primary demand for fast fashion and saving clothes from the recycling mountain; and of course, buying from ethical companies”
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30 Ethical Fashion Brands You Need To Know
by Into Mind
“Yes, sustainable fashion is more expensive than fast fashion and instead of buying five new things a month you may only be able to afford one piece. But that's actually a good thing. The rate at which we as consumers are adding to our closet is crazy. Not being able to afford as much will help you be more selective and over time you'll build up a high-quality wardrobe that will last you for years to come.”
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