Cutting down on waste - if a sewer needed 3.2 metres of fabric for a dress, they can purchase just 3.5 metres of fabric, rather than 4 metres of fabric, meaning there will be less fabric leftover, and will also be cheaper for the sewer.
A limited wardrobe means that the garments in your collection will suit you, and therefore you will wear them all. You’ll invest in quality clothing that last for long periods of time. And when it comes to purchasing/making new garments, you’ll be more mindful of what you choose. All in all, less waste, more appreciation.
No more throwing away clothes you've bought on a whim on a shopping spree. Make clothes to fit you, create an individual style, thus making quality clothes you'll love and will definitely wear time and time again.
It may feel like we're not doing much to help the mass waste problem our world is currently under, but remember, if all of us made these small alternate choices, then collectively, we can massively reduce the amount of plastic waste. So go and start that ripple effect!
We may have heard of microfibres being released during washing cycles of our garments, but did you know they also pollute the air? A recent study [...] found that using a household vented tumble dryer released around 433,128 - 561,810 microfibres into the air during just 15 minutes of use!
Here are 5 reasons, broken down to help you understand what makes a fabric sustainable, and why it's the better choice! 1. Better for the Planet- Sustainable fabrics are called as such, because they have made using processes that have less impact to the environment compared to traditional manufacturing processes.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! As the year comes to an end, we wanted to offer our sincere gratitude for your continued support. What a year 2021 has been.
There's no need to feel bah-humbag! Everywhere I go at the moment, I just see unnecessary plastic waste everywhere and it makes me sad. Here are a few of my tips to make your holiday season a more sustainable one! (Avoid glitter!)
Some modern plastic products claim they are biodegradable as they will eventually breakdown into smaller pieces over an incredibly long period of time. However these pieces will be toxic components that harm the environment. Glass takes around 1,000,000 years to decompose!
deliveries from Black Friday sales in 2020 released around 429,000 tonnes of carbon emissions into the atmosphere, that's equivalent to carbon produced by 435 return flights from
Entitled "Creating Change", the magazine feature focuses on business store owners, such as myself, who put sustainability at the forefront. Individual actions...
Understand how consumerism impacts the environment. Transition to a more sustainable future. We all have a part to play in tackling Climate Change. Think about the impact of all those little choices you make everyday. Can you walk instead of taking the car? Can you turn the heating down by one degree?
