Tag archive for "ethical fashion"

The hidden human cost of ‘distressed’ denim

Eco Shopping, Fashion

The hidden human cost of ‘distressed’ denim

No Comments 06 February 2011

If you are a fan of distressed denim, it is time to go hunting for second hand rather than buying new in order to get the vintage look. NGOs have been attacking the sandblasting of new denim and lobbying for this particular trend to fall out of fashion due to the little known human and environmental cost.

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Whatever next? Tesco start upcycling and launch ethical clothing collection

Make Do & Mend

Whatever next? Tesco start upcycling and launch ethical clothing collection

No Comments 04 March 2010

Tesco are launching a charm offensive on the ethical community by collaborating with leading a ethical fashion label to create a line of recycled clothing. This will no doubt stick in the throat of a number of environmentalists. Tesco has attracted a number of high profile enemies, including the Tescopoly campaign. None the less, what this campaign will do is raise the profile of upcycling and ethical fashion and make it accessible to the masses. And for that we must applaud them.

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The 'Primark effect' means one million tonnes of clothes are sent to landfill every year

Fashion, News

The 'Primark effect' means one million tonnes of clothes are sent to landfill every year

No Comments 24 January 2010

Calls to bring forward a total ban on recyclable material being sent to landfill are increasing, as the EFRA waste report show big increases in the amount of textile waste being dumped. Throwaway fashion from shops such as Primark are being blamed

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Things you can do to get into ethical fashion 2010 style

Fashion

Things you can do to get into ethical fashion 2010 style

No Comments 08 January 2010

Mumzine is off to the first International Day of Swishing in London tomorrow. In honour of this day here are our top things you can do to love fashion with a clear conscience.

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