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Does Black Friday raise ethical concerns for you? Here's what to do instead. #sustainable #ecofashion

November 11, 2019

I also hate that all of the money made on Black Friday, really doesn't go to the workers. Instead, it only serves to make big corporations bigger. So why am I not urging you to boycott it? Continue Reading Don’t Boycott Black Friday, Do This Instead

November 4, 2019

A practical guide to reject fast fashion. Learning to appreciate your clothing, and adopting new ways to find clothing can be a part of a radical lifestyle. Continue Reading How to Reject Fast Fashion

Thoughts on ThredUp's recent Resale Report

October 21, 2019

Recently, ThredUp released their annual Resale Report for 2019. And I just have to share about the key takeaways I took from reading their report. Continue Reading ThredUp’s 2019 Resale Report Makes Me Optimistic

October 15, 2019

In 2013, 64 garments were purchased per person in the US. That’s more than an item a week. No wonder fashion is our 2nd largest industry. Continue Reading We’re Trained to be Good Consumers

September 29, 2019

In order to reach the deadlines of the latest trend, fast fashion demands incredibly fast production times. This has grave consequences for us all. Continue Reading Why is Fast Fashion So Bad?