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Stolen Childhood: The Hidden Victims of Fast Fashion
Beyond the Price Tag - The Human & Environmental Cost of Fast Fashion Have you ever wondered how cheaply priced clothes are made and by whom? Before we get into it, let’s take a moment to understand the massive scale of…
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Kantamanto Market Fire 2025 – A Wake-Up Call for the Fashion Industry
Kantamanto Market located in the West Africa in Accra, Ghana, is one of the biggest secondhand clothing markets in the world, packed with used clothes mostly from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We discuss in detail how…
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Celebrate a Low-Waste, Mindful Diwali with Conscious Choices
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a cherished time for gathering, sharing love, and rejoicing with family and friends. On this joyous occasion, let's come together to take mindful steps towards celebrating a low-waste…
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Festival of Lights Goes Green: Sustainable DIY Alternatives
Traditional clay diyas have been a hallmark of Diwali celebrations for centuries, representing an age-old eco-friendly practice. While firework crackers also play a major role in the festival of lights, they are highly…
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Upcycled Highlights from Global Fashion Weeks 2024
International fashion weeks have long put a spotlight on glamorous clothing, but the call for more sustainable and transparent practices is louder than ever. Amidst the glitz, some designers stand out uniquely by…
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Repurposed Eggshell Waste into Sustainable Designs
Globally, eggs are a common staple in diets, consumed in large quantities every day. However, this high level of consumption leads to an equal level of waste—specifically, eggshell waste. A 2021 article by Watt…
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Leftover Fruit Waste: A New Material for Apparel & Accessories
Fruit waste stands as one of the most commonly discarded materials worldwide, with apples, bananas, citrus fruits, and others frequently consumed while their waste is left to rot. Statistics reveal that at least half of…
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Pouring New Life into Old Milk: Sustainable Solutions for Dairy Waste
Milk, a staple in diets worldwide, also produces tonnes of waste, with 116 million tonnes of dairy waste reported lost or discarded annually, according to The Guardian. This liquid waste predominantly consists of…
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Reimagining E-Waste: Innovative Approaches to Electronic Reuse
Electronic waste, a globally generated massive waste stream from gadgets like mobile phones, laptops, chargers to kitchen and other home accessories, is becoming a major concern because of its disposal. As of 2023, the…
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Upcycling Services: One-of-a-Kind Solution to Reduce Waste
Upcycling is the art of repurposing unwanted materials from potential landfill waste into functional, quality products without the need for new raw materials. This practice keeps both the planet and its people in mind,…