Plastic in the Mariana Trench and garment workers wages. 
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It’s almost time for the festival season! I firmly believe there is a festival for everyone. I’m a fan of food, eco and music festivals but don’t make me stay in a tent. Not happening! Something that should bind all festivals is the sustainability impact. There is so so much waste generated by these festivals, I keep seeing this link to an article about single-use tents. Basically people not bothering to pack up their tents after the festival ends. As well as leaving all their other plastic waste strewn around the field.
Atlas and Ortus are a brand trying to slow down the waste problem, by providing reusable alternatives. They are going to be at Glastonbury this year but need a little help raising the money to do it – if you need a reusable bottle, cup or lunchbox, check out their #PitchInToPitchUp crowdfunder here.
They’re Finally Here: All Natural, Woolmark Certified Stay True Colors For The Fashion Industry. The colours derived from natural products can be beautiful and varied. Forbes
Leicester: A City Fighting Fast-Fashion Sweatshops. BBC
Mariana Trench: Deepest-Ever Sub Dive Finds A Plastic Bag. If you read one link, let it be this one. We have the ability to dive to the bottom of the sea, to a trench that is deeper than Mount Everest is high, and we find plastic litter. BBC
The Fashion Industry Is Actually Slowing Down On Sustainability. Fast Company
The Wide Trouser, A Fashion Not Likely To Last – Archive, From 1925. A blast from the past with wide-legged trousers for men in 1925. The Guardian
What She Makes: Oxfam Challenges Australian Brands to Pay Garment Workers Living Wages. Eco Warrior Princess
Why Zazi Vintage’s Jeanne de Kroon Made Her Stunning (Sustainable!) Collection in Afghanistan. I don’t normally add brand interviews to these weekly links but like what Zazi Vintage is doing in terms of ethical fashion and also how pretty the designs are. Vogue
Keep Your Packaging Waste Out Of Landfill Using This Website. An interesting concept for what to do with waste packaging. Ethical Unicorn
Stemming The Tide: The Wave Of Waste Dress. A dress made out of waste to raise awareness of ocean pollution. Fishermen need to start disposing of their nets in a less harmful way. Positive News
Fashion Brands Benefit, But Report Finds Ethiopians Are World’s Lowest-Paid Workers. Africa Times
Hair Clips Trend – The Unsustainable Accessory? A fashion trend for hair clips is bad news for the environment. The Green Edition
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The Green Edition is a journey to help slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life. With tips for shopping more consciously and simplifying your life.
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The Green Edition is a journey to help slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life. With tips for shopping more consciously and simplifying your life.