Tights have been a wardrobe staple for many years, as they add warmth and style to outfits, especially during the colder months. However, the environmental impact of tights is often overlooked. I got you covered though, as I’ll explain these environmental consequences and suggest eco-friendly alternatives to conventional tights

Have you ever thought about how a t-shirt can be so cheap? Or where your pants were made? Not only has the fashion industry become one of the most polluting ones, it’s also known for paying poverty wages to its workers, animal cruelty, and wasting water. But sustainability in fashion is gaining power. Why is it important for fashion to be sustainable?

If you want to enjoy the beach, the lake, the pool, or the spa (or just hang out!) consciously, a sustainable swimsuit is the way to go. This way, you can look stunning, while taking care of the environment at the same time.

Do you love wearing dresses but aren’t sure what your best sustainable options are? Here’s a list of eco-friendly dresses for summer for the conscious shopper.

The global secondhand market is expected to grow 127% by 2026. With consumers becoming more conscious about the effects of fast fashion in the environment, animals, and workers, they are shifting towards a circular economy that supports regenerative, restorative and renewable business models. That’s why I prepared this eco-friendly guide with a list of stores to shop for secondhand clothing online.

When trying to live more sustainably, we tend to think about the importance of reducing single-use plastics like straws, plastic bottles and bags. That’s something we should be careful with, particularly because it’s easy to avoid using them if you set your mind to it. However, plastic is hidden in places you might have never thought about. Hold on to your hats: the clothes in your wardrobe are probably made of plastic.

The fashion industry has such a huge impact on the environment. The numbers are surprising and scary, and it makes sustainability in fashion be so important. We have the power to change it. For you to take the next step towards a more eco-friendly approach to fashion, I’ve prepared these tips for you to build a sustainable wardrobe with a low budget.

If you dread doing laundry, that’s actually a good thing! Washing your clothes less frequently is good for the environment. Textiles produce 35% of the microplastic pollution in the oceans. So, how often you should wash your clothes? And how can you be more sustainable and conscious with your clothes?

I remember a time when clothes used to be something to be cherished. We mended them, rarely bought new garments, and wore hand-me-down clothes. Today, everything has changed. The fast fashion industry has become popular because it allows people to have the latest trends at low prices. However, this has a negative impact on the environment and workers, who pay the price for that tempting price tag.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) defines requirements that ensure the certified organic status of textiles and that are recognized worldwide. It offers assurance to the consumer by getting involved in the harvesting of the materials, the manufacturing, labelling, and other instances of the process, and giving this distinct mark that can separate truly organic fabrics from fabrics that are marketed as such but are mostly greenwashing.

The opposite of sustainable fashion and slow fashion is none other than fast fashion. Fast fashion’s model relies on rapidly producing clothes in a massive way and selling it at low prices, but it takes a hard toll on workers and the environment. This guide that will help you have a fast fashion cleanse, a great start to your sustainability journey!

Going back to the office, I realized some of my clothes were 10 or 15 years old, and had been picked when I was a teenager. To slowly start renewing my wardrobe, I decided to invest in a few garments that were versatile and timeless, to be used for many years to come, as well as made with eco-friendly fabrics. These are the 8 sustainable and ethical clothing brands I chose to upgrade my wardrobe.