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Dirty laundry? Major clothing companies like Zara and H&M under scrutiny for allegedly fuelling deforestation in Brazil
Earthsight traced the journey of 816,000 tons of cotton from Brazil to major fashion brands. This c…
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A stitch in time: Bone eyed needles from 40,000 years ago may have been the birth of fashion clothing!
In a delightful twist on ancient history, archaeologists have suggested that eyed needles — tools l…
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Impulse buys, fast fashion end up in landfills and stay intact for 200 years
Did you know that 99% of what we buy ends up in the trashcan within the first six months, which is …
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Bitten by inflation, Indians buying fewer clothes this season
Last year, the Dusshera-Diwali festive season was the first after two years of lockdown. As expecte…
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Thrifting is the latest trend on Indian Instagram, and it is a great one for the environment
What began as a simple website to upload photographs online is currently enabling a cultural, econo…
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Environment Ministry further amends EIA notification in the name of 'national security'
A major amendment among others is that the Centre will now exercise the power to assess and grant e…
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An ethical choice or just another fad? Here’s what sustainable fashion includes and why it’s worth caring about
Sustainable clothing refers to clothing that has contributed to less carbon footprint and has less …
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Some say 'deshopping' or returning already-worn clothes should be illegal. Others argue it's an invaluable marketing tool — so who's right?
Online-return policies are too lenient; shoppers who return worn clothes become loyal customers but…
Sara Davies
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I created the sustainable clothing brand for kids I couldn't find when I was pregnant. We make clothes from old fishing nets and deadstock fabric.
The mom of two shares how she came up with a sustainable clothing brand, and how they keep material…
Louise Ulukaya
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A coffee company cofounder shares his personal style and how it aligns with his values
Casey Wojtalewicz is a sustainable-style enthusiast and founder of Canyon Coffee. He shares fashion…
Danielle Brody
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Music fans are turning to Amazon, Shein, and other fast-fashion brands to look their best at big stadium tours, but tons of those clothes end up in the landfill. Some concert-goers have a better idea.
Music fans have become eager to attend concerts in standout outfits that rival the performers' clot…
Amanda Krause
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OPINION: On Earth Day 2022, here's how individuals and businesses can start investing in our planet for a sustainable future
Simple efforts like 'Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.', using less plastic, and following a vegetarian diet …
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Microplastics discovered in human blood are 'unsettling.' Scientists are trying to figure out whether they're harmful.
Scientists say they're in the dark on the health impacts of microplastics circulating the human bod…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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'Selling Sunset' realtor Christine Quinn says she buys basic clothes at Costco and Uniqlo to save money for expensive purses
Celebrity realtor Christine Quinn told the WSJ she has black leggings from Costco, crop tops from U…
Kate Duffy
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Retailers are jumping on the resale bandwagon now that secondhand clothes are cool (and profitable)
The secondhand clothing market is booming, and it seems like everyone — from teen-focused retailers…
Avery Hartmans
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I've been renting all my clothes for over a year. Here's what I love about it — and what everyone should know before trying it.
In 2021, I began an experiment: Could I give up shopping and rent all my clothes instead? I'm still…
Avery Hartmans
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The UK's 'Love Island' dating show dumps fast fashion and hooks singles up with 'pre-loved' clothing
The UK's popular reality-TV dating show "Love Island" is dressing contestants in secondhand fashion…
Catherine Boudreau
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Employees revamping their office wardrobe could have big effects on the environment
The World Economic Forum reports that the fashion industry produces 10% of the planet's carbon emis…
Karen K. Ho
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A conspiracy claiming Shein workers send secret pleas for help in clothing has tens of millions of views on TikTok
There's no evidence to the claims against the Chinese fast-fashion brand, but that hasn't stopped t…
Connor Perrett
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'Sustainable wardrobes' amid the farce of fast fashion; Cut back on 75% of clothing purchases & try renting outfits
Buying secondhand clothes or using rental services are ways of changing your wardrobe with lower im…