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Explainer: Your clothes contain more plastic than you think
Even garments labeled “100% cotton” are often held together with polyester thread – making it impossible to avoid plastic in our clothing. Almost all your clothes contain plastic – even ones labeled “100% cotton”. Learn how this hidden plastic affects...
10 South African products for a sustainable skincare routine
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...
Alpaca farmers fashion noble fibre into quality garments
An in-flight magazine first sparked Christopher and Alison Notley’s interest in the “noble and aristocratic” alpaca. It’s an interest which took them farming in the Western Cape in 2004. The couple now run a vertically integrated farm-to-fashion business on their...
Regenerative farming is the future of farm-to-fashion wool systems in South Africa
Did you know that South Africa is the second-largest exporter of apparel wool and the largest mohair producer in the world? The first Merino sheep arrived at the Cape in 1789. Now, South Africa is home to an estimated 8...
11 Local makers working with South African wool
South African wool, specifically locally grown, regeneratively farmed wool, is key to the revival of the textile industry and to building a sustainable, ethical and regenerative fashion system. Wool is a renewable, regenerative, biodegradable natural fibre. Unlike synthetic fibres, it...
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...
7 Experience Gifts For The Month Of Love
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,...
Do you know what “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “organic” mean?
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 describe a material’s property,...
Aaniyah Omardien’s 9 tips for an eco-friendly life
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...
How to shop safely and sustainably for groceries during lockdown
Twyg chatted to three local grocers and the Head of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Cape Town to clear a few COVID-19 and grocery questions up for us.
The eco-conscious salon that will change how you care for your hair
MOP Hair wasn’t an eco-conscious salon when Shanti O’Hagen first opened over eight years ago. “I used whatever brands I wanted to work with. At home I was conscious of waste and sustainability, but I never thought to apply this...
A new wave of fashion washes up onto our shores
Don’t be deceived. What looks like a pearl, is not a pearl. A creative team working with photographer Thirza Schaap has turned ocean plastic pollution into art – including a plastic deodorant roller ball. In a new thought-provoking photographic series...
Babylonstoren makes sweet smells of nature
Babylonstoren is undoubtedly one of the most beautifully curated experiences in the Cape. My last trip to this historic Cape Dutch farm and food garden was as a guest of its hotel where my husband and I spent a night...
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...