Article by Liza Bykhankova Sleep is a basic need of all living organisms just like food and water. Not only does lack of sleep have adverse effects on the immune system, weight, memory, emotional state, but drowsiness during the day can also increase the number of accidents and injuries. Once you don’t get a good …
Viscose fabric is one of the most popular synthetic materials. There are a lot of myths surrounding viscose – some eco-friendly and mindful people avoid it like the plague, others prefer viscose to natural cotton and fur due to ethics. This article will dispel all the viscose myths and give you all the facts about …
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Faux Fur Faux Friendly? What is Faux Fur, and how eco-friendly is it? We all know the images: fashionistas dripping in diamonds and draped in fur leaving Dolce and Gabbana with their latest purchase only to be daubed in red paint by a protestor in hemp trousers and a man-bun. Camera flashes go off, scuffles …
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You may be well aware of sustainable living, and you aim to use products that are both ethical and good for the environment at large. Buying ethical & sustainable clothing also ensures that you can contribute in a meaningful way towards enhancing the environment and society. As an environmentally-conscious consumer, you know that there is …
We’re starting the material guide section – if you want to find out how sustainable your wardrobe is, bookmark this link! What is polyester Polyester is a man-made synthetic material. It is made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). That’s a complicated way of saying that polyester is made from plastic! Polyester material is any textile or …
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Let’s see what Fast Fashion is and why it has to slow down Take the time to sew a dress or make a shirt and you’ll wonder how you could ever purchase either for the cost of a Starbucks latte. Not only that, but sometimes it feels as if new designs are hitting the shelves …
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The word “stress” is bounced around a lot these days: “I had such a stressful day today!” “Geez, that meeting stressed me out.” “That match last night, talk about stress!” It’s tossed around so much that for a lot people the notion of “stress” as a serious condition has diminished over time – unfortunately it …
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Learn how to eat mindfully and have truly conscious meals with these 5 mindful eating exercises How do you normally eat? If you’re like most people, you probably prefer to multitask and eat lunch in front of your computer or in front of the TV. You might even be too busy for an actual sit-down …
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Can Mindfulness Exercises Have a Negative Impact? Mindfulness has become a popular therapeutic technique for many people trying to manage anxiety and stress. Mindfulness exercises usually include aspects of meditation where a person sits and focuses on the present moment. The idea is to calmly acknowledge one’s feelings and thoughts before purposely bringing the attention …
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The sustainable travel revolution is here. No matter if you’re stuck in the lockdown now – once things are back to normal traveling the right way will be extremely popular with the eco-friendly. We’ve all heard about the sustainable tourism concept. But what is it exactly? Over the past couple of decades, we have all …
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