What does the SA Plastics Pact mean for fashion retail?
When the South African Plastics Pact launched last month most of the buzz was about reducing, recycling and reusing plastic packaging. Conversation was thin regarding the synthetic fibre content of our clothes, the largest source of micro-plastics in the ocean. On...
Are we being hoodwinked by the sustainability buzzwords?
As we become more aware of climate change and our role in protecting the environment, we’re seeing more companies produce products dubbed ‘ethical’ and ‘eco-friendly.’ But is this authentic or are smart marketeers adapting their messaging to a new wave of consumerism?...
6 Safe Sunscreens For Your Handbag
We’re pretty sure that your tubes and tubs of summer sunscreen are empty-ing. With winter still a while away, we have recommendations for sustainable sunblocks to keep your skin and the planet safe. Oh-Lief Oh lief provides 100% natural sunscreen products...
Line of sight: Why the future of fashion is about perspective
I enjoy being informed — that’s code for: I am a nerd who takes life way too seriously — but until about two years ago, I knew little to nothing about sustainability in fashion. Now, I know how clothes get made, from individual designers to mass retailers to luxury...Advertisement
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