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Five ways to make your holidays more sustainable

COVID-19 has resulted in the most severe disruption to the global tourism industry in modern times. And although many countries have now reopened to visitors from overseas, the economic impact is likely to be felt for many years. Prior to...

October 8, 2020

How to shop safely and sustainably for groceries during lockdown

Food

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.

May 11, 2020

Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother

Fashion

Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother

We asked 6 sustainable fashion designers to send us photos of them with their mothers, and to tell us about what their mothers mean to them.

May 10, 2020

Babylonstoren makes sweet smells of nature

Places

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...

February 28, 2020

Last minute gift guide for the eco-conscious

Fashion

Last minute gift guide for the eco-conscious

You’ve got two days left before family Christmas time. You need gifts. Or you think you need gifts. You don’t have time for the mall, or you couldn’t think of anything worse to do with your precious leave time. You’ve...

December 23, 2019

Book extract: Ten small things we can do to make a difference

Opinion

Book extract: Ten small things we can do to make a difference

No man is an island. Everything we do, even the smallest gesture, can make a difference. This is not just an expression, it is a scientific fact: sociological research has shown that when a person or a group does the...

December 10, 2019

Fashion

Long Read: Fashion, Sustainability and Decoloniality

This week at the Future of Fashion symposium hosted by Rewoven, Dr Erica de Greef delivered a keynote. Titled Fashion, Sustainability and Decoloniality, she explores the concept of decoloniality and its relevance to thinking critically – from a perspective of the global South...

December 7, 2019

Spinning a local yarn for designer Mzukise Mbane’s cotton dress

Fashion

Spinning a local yarn for designer Mzukise Mbane’s cotton dress

Imprint ZA’s 100% South African cotton dress was a showstopper at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards. The attention-grabbing dress was largely inspired by an Imprint ZA African bridal gown that was nominated as the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2019....

November 11, 2019

Amanda Laird Cherry tells this season’s story with a collection of upcycled second-hand garments

Fashion

Amanda Laird Cherry tells this season’s story with a collection of upcycled second-hand garments

At the ALC Apparel reception desk is a framed quote by the label’s founder, Amanda Laird Cherry: “Those who think of clothing in terms of this or next season’s fashion are missing the point a little. The fabrics and cuts...

October 25, 2019

Fashion

Six Things You Should Know About The True Cost Of Fast Fashion

From crop tops to mum jeans and bombers, fashion trends are making their way into wardrobes around the world faster than ever, thanks to social media, its thousands of influencers, and the enormous business opportunity it represents for brands. As...

September 30, 2019

Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced

2019 Awards

Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced

We are thrilled to report that there was an overwhelming response to the call for nominations for the inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019. We thank all the designers, retailers and influencers who took the time to submit work and...

September 13, 2019

Flygskam? If You’re Feeling Flight Shame Here’s What To Do About It

Opinion

Flygskam? If You’re Feeling Flight Shame Here’s What To Do About It

It’s Wednesday. My social media algorithms won’t let me escape the news headlines. Greta Thunberg has set sail for New York on a zero-carbon yacht. While she leaves Plymouth, in the UK, “on white-crested swells under leaden skies”, I sit...

August 15, 2019

Beauty

Beauty Spot: Twyg’s Top 3 Beauty Picks This Month

This month Bekah Vogel has tried and tested three beauty products which contain mostly natural ingredients and are plastic free. By featuring these products, we hope to promote better beauty care, both for you and for the planet. We don’t...

July 29, 2019

20 ways to cut plastic and other waste from your bathroom

Features

20 ways to cut plastic and other waste from your bathroom

Have you had a good look at your bathroom recently? Plastic everywhere, isn’t there? Now that it’s Plastic Free July, try Helen Moffett’s tried-and-tested plastic-free grooming habits. The published poet, author and editor has always been waste-free and waterwise. “My...

July 12, 2019

There is a new space in Woodstock where good things are happening

Spaces

There is a new space in Woodstock where good things are happening

Woodstock, a bustling Cape Town suburb known for its narrow streets, urban art and tucked-away treasures, is the home of GOODWoodstock, a new community-focused, mixed-use space. Its emphasis is on sharing economies and bringing together people in a multi-layered space...

July 8, 2019

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Tag: Slow Living

Five ways to make your holidays more sustainable

How to shop safely and sustainably for groceries during lockdown

Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother

Babylonstoren makes sweet smells of nature

Last minute gift guide for the eco-conscious

Book extract: Ten small things we can do to make a difference

Long Read: Fashion, Sustainability and Decoloniality

Spinning a local yarn for designer Mzukise Mbane’s cotton dress

Amanda Laird Cherry tells this season’s story with a collection of upcycled second-hand garments

Six Things You Should Know About The True Cost Of Fast Fashion

Finalists for Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2019 announced

Flygskam? If You’re Feeling Flight Shame Here’s What To Do About It

Beauty Spot: Twyg’s Top 3 Beauty Picks This Month

20 ways to cut plastic and other waste from your bathroom

There is a new space in Woodstock where good things are happening

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