I just watched the documentary Audrey on Netflix about the renowned actress, fashion icon and philanthropist, Audrey Hepburn. Wow did I learn a lot about her. I’ve always admired her style and Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of my favorite old movies. Of course, in her later years, she devoted her entire life to UNICEF, […]
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YES, Zappos is one of the companies that comes closest to being able to be classified as a “sustainable company”. They committed to social responsibility and supporting its local community. Their socially responsible philosophy is what makes the company truly unique. The company believes that sustainability is crucial to their business and the planet. The
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In this episode, we sit down with Emilee Shield, better known online as Our Shield Maiden — a Pacific Northwest cosplayer, creator, activist, and sustainability advocate whose work has been featured in Insider, Good Housekeeping, Netflix, and more. Emilee isn’t just a cosplayer — she’s a creative force pushing for inclusivity, affordability, and environmental mindfulness in fandom culture.
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October is here, which means pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweater weather, and—if you follow me—probably way too many thrift haul videos. But October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, I want to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the disturbing connection between the fashion industry and gender-based violence. I
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The fabric of the future could be created in a lab, made to disintegrate faster without leaching dangerous chemicals into the earth as it breaks down. A small but growing group of innovators are trying to stop the wastefulness and pollution right at the source, by developing a new way to produce fabric. Making material,
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What’s PACT’s Sustainability Plan?
Well, according to the sustainability experts over at Good On You and The Sustainable Review, Pact is doing pretty well. On the sustainability report card, they score a 3 out of 5 for the planet, a 4 out of 5 for people, and another 3 out of 5 for animals.
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Valentine’s Day has a bit of a reputation. Overpriced roses wrapped in plastic, cards that get tossed the next day, gifts that feel more like an obligation than an expression of love. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For me, a sustainable Valentine’s Day isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing it differently.
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Some numbers you might consider before shopping at Nike. How much money did Nike make last year? Estimates range from $22- 51 billion. How much did they pay in federal taxes? Approximately 9.1% in 2022. How much do they pay their workers? Retail workers make about $18/hour. How much do they allegedly owe garment workers
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Is SHEIN Sustainable? No, SHEIN is not sustainable – matter of fact they are accused of having completely unsustainable business practices due to their negative environmental impact, questionable labor practices and lack of transparency. SHEIN is the largest fast fashion company in the world, making thousands of new clothing items every single day. Shein either causes or at the very least enables hyperconsumerism. Consumers today buy 5 times more clothing than they did in the 1980s.
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YES! YES! And YES! THEMOIRè is a brand from Milan, Italy. It started as a project with one main goal – creating an ethical brand with the lowest possible environmental impact. Just so you know, sustainable fashion concentrates on the environmental impact of fashion while ethical fashion focuses on the human impact of a piece
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Is Nasty Gal Sustainable? No! It’s kind of sad that a company that started out selling vintage clothing is now ultra fast fashion.
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Your no-BS guide to what’s really happening in sustainable fashion Hey fashion friends! Here’s your first edition of The Susty Scoop. If we’re going to save the planet, we need to know what’s actually working, spoiler, not as much as we’d hope, and what’s just fancy greenwashing dressed up in hemp clothing. The last few
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You would think it would be. Cotton is a natural fabric that’s biodegradable, it’s a renewable resource, and it’s soft, breathable and comfortable. That all sounds awesome right? Not so fast. While cotton is a naturally occurring fiber, in order for us to turn it into something we can use for clothing or other products,
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If you haven’t heard yet, and if you haven’t I am worried for you, but Sex and the City is making a comeback. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? There are so many questions that need to be asked. How are they going to do the show without Samantha? What is going to happen with Carrie and
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Look, I know what you’re thinking: “Lexy, it’s November. Halloween just ended. Why are you already talking about Christmas?” Because here’s the thing—even though I thrifted all my Halloween costumes this year and shopped my own closet, I know most families weren’t as lucky. And if you did spend money on store-bought costumes that got
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This isn’t just the holiday season; it’s candle season, and National Candle Safety Week is here to remind us of the hidden dangers that come with this cozy tradition. While candles help set the perfect mood for the holidays, they also pose a serious fire risk. In fact, more house fires occur in December and
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