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The Benefits of Sustainable Shopping

May 11May 10Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clothing, consumerism, consumption, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, fashion, industry, organic materials, pollution, reduce, sustainability, sustainable, Waste9 Comments

In the world of business, sustainability is an important factor. The dictionary meaning states that sustainability is the quality of being able to continue over a long period of time. This could stand for a whole host of elements, as the meaning will vary depending on the industry.

The importance of sustainability is deep-rooted in fashion, regarding the lifespan and quality of the clothes and the effect the production process has on the environment. A fashion brand with a sustainable production line will benefit the planet and its customers.

Now more than ever, customers look for sustainability when shopping, despite the increase of damaging industries such as fast fashion, which are overproducing and polluting. This is because of the many benefits that sustainable shopping offers, including the lack of slave labour, fewer pollutants and of course, the use of organic and renewable materials.

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Guide to Laundry and make your Clothes last longer [Infographic]

May 16May 15Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged care label symbols, clothes, clothing, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, go green, green living, infographic, laundry guide

Are your clothes starting to look a little worse for wear? Unfortunately, this is something that happens to the best of us with a shocking 87% of people ‘unsure how to wash their clothes properly.’ So much so that this poor laundry habit ruins an average of 10 pieces of clothing, per person every year. Which shows that even if you choose to buy more eco-friendly clothing, you may be ruining them through unruly washing habits.

Workwear Giant have created the ultimate beginner’s guide to laundry. Read on to discover more.

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Benefits of Organic Bamboo Clothing

November 27December 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bamboo, benefits, clothing, environment, fashion, sustainable, sustainable fashion6 Comments

By now, you’ve heard of cotton, organic and regular, hemp, linen, silk, wool, and cashmere, all natural fabrics that are exceptionally popular in the fashion industry, especially in the recent years. The health and fitness revolution have not only had an impact on how we do our grocery shopping and choose our gyms, but also on how we dress ourselves. To be more specific, the fashion world has started to change towards a more sustainable, durable realm, and the use of materials that fit that description are a significant part of the movement.

One especially healthy fabric, which has gained so much popularity lately, is organic bamboo, and while it may sound like an unexpected source, it represents one of the cleanest, healthiest fabrics for our clothes. If you’re still confused by the idea, let’s take a look at several key benefits of using it in producing clothes, which will change how you perceive fashion, as well as the industry itself.

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A Simple Way to Embrace Conscious Consumption [Greener Square]

March 15March 23Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clothing, conscious, consumption, cosmetics, environmental, ethical, food, furniture, green, greener square, healthy, lifestyle, marketplace, natural, organic, products, research, sustainable, values, vegan2 Comments

Greener Square: A Simple Way to Embrace Conscious Consumption | ecogreenlove

Ever wanted to peel back the label and find out what values a brand believes in during the creation of their products? Ever desired a platform that curates and researchers products with respect to what you value most? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you’re like me; and guess what, I have good news.

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Green Documentaries: The True Cost

March 5March 7Posted in MediaTagged advertising, agriculture, clothes, clothing, cotton, documentary, environment, fashion, fast fashion, gmo, green, human rights, industry, manufacturing, materialism, monsanto, official, the true cost2 Comments

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?

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