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Did You Know? The Fashion Industry Currently Makes Up 10% of Humanity’s Carbon Emissions
Climate change is one of the most severe threats of the 21st century. It is, thus, necessary for us to work collectively towards reducing our carbon emissions to slow down climate change: drive less, eat less meat, use public transport and… stop buying too many clothes, a.k.a. fast fashion.
Although the carbon emissions produced during the production of the garments we wear are often overlooked, we must not forget about them when working towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Did you know? Leather can be recycled to produce timeless apparel

Leather is a very controversial material when it comes to the sustainable fashion community. While some praise it as a natural material, others critique the overall environmental impact, carbon footprint of leather production and animal cruelty.

However, what is often forgotten is the sheer amount of fashion waste of leather products and their potential to be turned into recycled materials. Leather can be recycled to produce timeless and durable leather pieces with a much lower environmental footprint. Here's how.

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Time to Upgrade Your Wardrobe? Go Green with Sustainable Fashion and Conscious Clothing

Did you know what we choose to wear impacts the environment, the fragile ecosystem, and life on the planet?

The fashion industry now contributes more carbon to the ecosystem than aviation and shipping combined. If you are looking to upgrade your wardrobe this year, why not consider going green with sustainable and ethically sourced fashion options? Here are some factors to consider when choosing a conscious clothing option.

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Minimalism and Sustainable Fashion

If you've landed on this article, chances are you're thinking of how to become more sustainable with your fashion choices. Unfortunately, the internet is full of statistics and sometimes conflicting information about the fashion industry. It can seem almost impossible to become truly sustainable when it comes to filling your closet with clothes.

While you'll need to make some changes to shopping habits, it's not the uphill battle some people portray it as. We're sharing four of our top tips for embracing sustainable fashion. Spoiler alert: it's minimalism.

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Eco-friendly clothing & innovation: addressing fast fashion issues with ethical fashion

Some believe that coming back to our ancestors' ways can help us live a more sustainable lifestyle. But do we need to go back to what they wore? Well, not exactly. We can use the technological advances and scientific research as a driving force behind tomorrow's sustainable fashion industry; based around our ancestors' eco-friendly clothing.

In this article, we share how innovations help make fashion ethical and eco-friendly, with new solutions and alternatives to look forward to.

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