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 fibre to fashion movement,...
If the past two years of living between curfews and quarantines have taught us anything it is the value of sharing tangible moments. With restrictions relaxed and more of our freedoms slowly restored, thanks largely to the advent of vaccines, we have compiled a list...
Do you know what the differences are between the terms “biodegradable’, “compostable” and “organic” are, and what they mean for packaging? These terms are generally thought to be universally good for the planet. Yet, they simply...
Founder of Plaiin and graduate in organic skincare formulation, Megan Cozens sums up skincare well: “Ultimately, you want a product with as few ingredients as possible. Simple, yet effective.” She says the more we care about what we put onto our bodies, the more it...
Aaniyah Omardien is the founder and director of The Beach Co-op, a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation which seeks to reconnect people and nature. “As a family of five I realise that we have a heavy footprint and impact on the planet. I try to reduce this...
