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Circular Economy Eco-Fashion

May 17May 17Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged circular economy, eco, fashion, green, leather, ocean, plastic, repair, reuse, upcycle, WasteLeave a comment

Original Article: “Fish net bikinis and mushroom death suits – eco fashion in pictures”
by The Guardian

These brands are advancing the circular economy within fashion:

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How many wears before you need to wash your clothes

February 6June 6Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bed, blazers, blouses, bras, carpets, clothes, coat, fleece, formalweare, gloves, hats, hosiery, how to, jackets, jeans, laundry, leather, leggings, liners, long, mattress, often, pants, parkas, pijamas, pillows, purse, scarf, shorts, skirts, sockings, socks, sportswear, sweatshirts, swimmwear, tips, tops, towels, underwear, vests, wash, wear, winter, wool2 Comments

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We all wash our clothes to keep ourselves and our clothes smelling so fresh and oh-so-clean, but there is such a thing as too much washing and too little. There are downsides to both extremes: laundering your clothes more than you need to can shorten their lifespan and wear them out quickly, but washing too rarely can be unhygienic and cause a lot of icky bacteria growth. Here’s a general guide to follow:

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