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four different colored jeans arranged in a circle

Serve killer looks without killing the planet by opting for sustainable, eco-friendly brands and businesses. These fashion companies use recycled materials and fair trade business practices to ensure the clothes you wear are good for you, your wallet, and Mother Earth.

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there is no space for waste and no space for waste

Did you know: in the United States, the average person produces about 82 pounds of textile waste, contributing to the 11 million tons of textile waste produced every year in the country. . . . So what does this mean? Essentially it means we are treating our closets like they have revolving doors. We cycle in the new, and dispose of the old without ever considering where it might go next. . . . In other words, the world is running out of space for your waste.

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a cardboard sign that says all you need is less

Over-consumption is at the root of the planet’s #environmental crisis. Consumption of fast fashion, flights, Black Friday-discounted gadgets – has become the primary driver of ecological crisis. We are devouring the planet’s resources at a rate 1.8 (2023) times faster than it can regenerate. When people buy less stuff, you get immediate drops in emissions, resource consumption and #pollution. That doesn’t just mean fewer physical things; it’s also less electricity, travel and eating out. 💥

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labels that are labeled in different colors and sizes, with the words know your labels

As the demand for more environmentally-friendly home decor grows, unfortunately, so does the practice of greenwashing. Greenwashing is when a company conveys a false or misleading impression about the supposed sustainability of their products, manufacturing, or other business practices. Essentially, they're trying to capitalize on the positive public image a truly sustainable brand gets just to make more money. Today, I'll share some greenwashing examples in the home decor industry and ten…

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a pile of clothes with the words no one should't be able to do this

Remembering #RanaPlaza: A Tragedy that Sparked a Movement 11 years ago, the devastating collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh shook the fashion industry to its core. Over 1,100 workers, mostly women, lost their lives making clothes for global brands. But from the ashes of tragedy rose a movement for change, and we’re proud to be part of it! Since then, we’ve seen progress towards safer working conditions, fair wages, and sustainable practices. But we know that true change requires…

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