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A large number of people in east Japan, especially residents in the seaside towns who suffered from the tsunami, lost family, friends and homes on March 11th, 2011 . After the disaster, great efforts of reconstruction were made by locals and with helping hands from all over the world....
There are enough clothes on the planet to clothe our 7 billion people for years to come. But as the seasons are changing and as you are wading through your wardrobe you might be wondering – what to do with the clothes you no longer want or need. Here are five suggestions to keep your ...
PARIS – Only 8% of textiles and shoes in France end up in the landfill . Compared to 31% in the United Kingdom , France is doing extremely well. How is France leading in the efficiency of textile recycling? Research shows a long history of charity and governmental support are key. Sim...
I love the fact that eco-fashion is coming back ‘on trend’. Eco-fashion hit it’s first wave in 2007-ish, 2008. Remember – Vanity Fair used to publish a ‘green’ issue? Marie Claire and a few other fashions magazines followed suit? And then they stopped. Along the way, some great eco-fa...
Rio de Janeiro- the sartorial home of flip-flops and world-known brands like Havaiannas and Ipanemas (Gisele Bundchen’s line)- has forever imprinted this summer staple in our lives and now brings us another by way of Marlandia. For those living in the slums of Brazil (favelas as they ...
Started in 2009 by two social entrepreneurs, PACT is obsessed with a BIG idea: clothes that make the world a better place. Socks with soul, altruistic underwear, and other everyday essentials made with fabrics that feel good and go easy on the environment. At PACT, they are serious ab...
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa NPC (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable tourism development through awareness raising, research and advocacy, capacity building and by facilitating the world’s first tourism Fair Trade certification programme. FTTSA awards ...
“If a brand is promoting its ethical labor practices, becoming a member of the Fair Trade Federation is extremely important. In order to be accepted as a member, you first have to go through a rigorous screening process, which I found invaluable in developing an ethical business model...
