4 Ethical underwear brands made in South Africa
Spring has sprung and for many it means a closet clean-out. When it comes to curating a conscious closet, underwear can be tricky. While your old drawers can be darned and mended, these items are seldom swapped, borrowed, thrifted or donated for obvious reasons. We...
Earth-friendly period products made in South Africa
With a growing, global consciousness about the environment, the need for sustainable feminine products is obvious. Enter Juanita Kotze who, with partners Aldré Geldenhuys of V&G Personal Products and designer Eugenie Marais, has developed the country’s first...
Q&A: Cynthia Otiyo-Abila upcyles old jeans into funky, new ones
“Waste isn’t waste until we waste it,” says American rapper Will.I.Am. This sentiment is exactly what has inspired Cynthia Otiyo-Abila’s new side project called ‘TRANSFORMATION DECLOTHED’. The Nigeria-based denim designer makes upcycled jeans...
SwopAnything: a marketplace inspired by circular thinking
The vision of a circular economy is inspiring businesses all over the world to create innovative solutions to increase the lifespan of our stuff. These solutions are addressing our ‘waste culture’ and the larger environmental problems that go with it. An...Trending
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We're happy to be turning our backs on 2019. It's time to enjoy the summer...
