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Grounded in nature

In celebration of South Africa’s sustainable fashion designers, this new editorial showcases sustainably and ethically made garments designed by Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023 finalists. Thirty one finalists were selected from a total of 103 nominations by an independent and...

December 11, 2023

These 5 local decor brands take eco seriously

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These 5 local decor brands take eco seriously

New interior design trends are being driven by the increasing demand for closed material loops and a circular economy. When asked to comment on what constitutes sustainable furniture and what one should consider when sourcing sustainable furniture, Gareth Pearson of...

May 19, 2023

Here is what nature can teach us about circular design

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Here is what nature can teach us about circular design

We often hear the maxim that form should follow function. This equation is powerful because it prioritises the needs of people and highlights design as a tool to make our lives easier, safer, and more exciting. But by putting users...

February 3, 2023

4 Circular designers share ideas for radically redesigning our world

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4 Circular designers share ideas for radically redesigning our world

In a new video series, What Design Can Do’s Make it Circular Challenge interviews four circular designers about the importance of circular design and the urgent need to radically redesign the world we live in. Never before have we produced,...

January 18, 2023

Join the What Design Can Do Challenge and use your creativity to forge a circular society

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Join the What Design Can Do Challenge and use your creativity to forge a circular society

Do you have an idea that contributes to a circular society? What Design Can Do and the Ikea Foundation are inviting creatives from around the world to pitch their circular solutions in the Make it Circular Challenge. The competition seeks...

December 14, 2022

World Circular Economy Forum 2022 will focus on African innovation

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World Circular Economy Forum 2022 will focus on African innovation

The World Circular Economy Forum 2022 will be hosted on the African continent between 6 – 8 December. It is focused on addressing the effects of climate change and on solutions in an African context. Despite having a negligible contribution...

December 5, 2022

Big retailers must take the lead with sustainability – Country Road shows us how

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Big retailers must take the lead with sustainability – Country Road shows us how

When it comes to transforming fashion’s status quo, Country Road is making sustainability their company culture and setting the tone for other retail giants to do the same. The Australian retail brand has a clear 2025+ strategy with targets that...

November 9, 2022

3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

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3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

Waste is a symptom of a consumerist, linear economic system that thrives on extracting natural resources to create more stuff than is necessary. As a remedy, the circular economy is widely viewed as a pathway towards a more sustainable future....

October 13, 2022

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Q&A: Fashion graduate Gabriella Carter reminds us that sustainable fashion is a way of life

Fashion students are the next generation of fashion designers. So, the students who prioritise sustainability and ethics in their design thinking and garment making offer a sneak peek into a better fashion future. For example, Cape Town-based fashion graduate Gabriella...

June 17, 2022

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Q&A: Alexa Schempers on the evolution of her circular fashion brand

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Award finalist Alexa Schempers tells us about her brand and her approach to sustainable fashion design

May 13, 2022

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Students showcase a week-long upcycling fashion project

For Fashion Revolution Week (18-24 April 2022), students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology paused their curriculum to create an upcycled fashion collection. They were grouped together in teams of 10 to 13 students and each team created two...

May 3, 2022

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Why the Farm to Fibre Movement is the Future of Fashion

When we think about fashion’s impact, we often think about the mountains of clothing waste in Ghana or the labour exploitation in Bangladesh. Waste and labour are critical issues and should never be ignored. But with the growing farm to...

March 1, 2022

Q&A: AuTerra turns e-waste into heirloom-worthy, timeless treasures

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Q&A: AuTerra turns e-waste into heirloom-worthy, timeless treasures

Care, consideration, and a keen attention to detail are at the heart of local jewellery brand, AuTerra. Started by Ashley Heather in 2011, AuTerra makes heirloom-worthy jewellery, with an eco-friendly twist. The Au Terra timeless pieces are made from reclaimed...

February 11, 2022

The Nature of Fashion Report says fashion needs to function as an ecosystem

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The Nature of Fashion Report says fashion needs to function as an ecosystem

By now, we should all know that we have much to learn from natural ecosystems when it comes to living in dynamic balance and harmony with the world around us. Drawing on this, in 2020, The Biomimicry Institute released a...

January 26, 2022

Q&A: Stephanie Brearley makes Freya Hats for all heads and seasons

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Q&A: Stephanie Brearley makes Freya Hats for all heads and seasons

Launched last year during the first lockdown to raise money for women and children in need, Freya Hats produces slow and transseasonal fashion. Its first hats were made from discarded fabric samples. Freya Hats is committed to sustainability, creating fashion...

October 8, 2021

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Grounded in nature

These 5 local decor brands take eco seriously

Here is what nature can teach us about circular design

4 Circular designers share ideas for radically redesigning our world

Join the What Design Can Do Challenge and use your creativity to forge a circular society

World Circular Economy Forum 2022 will focus on African innovation

Big retailers must take the lead with sustainability – Country Road shows us how

3 Upcycling initiatives reimagining plastic and textile waste

Q&A: Fashion graduate Gabriella Carter reminds us that sustainable fashion is a way of life

Q&A: Alexa Schempers on the evolution of her circular fashion brand

Students showcase a week-long upcycling fashion project

Why the Farm to Fibre Movement is the Future of Fashion

Q&A: AuTerra turns e-waste into heirloom-worthy, timeless treasures

The Nature of Fashion Report says fashion needs to function as an ecosystem

Q&A: Stephanie Brearley makes Freya Hats for all heads and seasons

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