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Intro to upcycling
Upcycling is a technique that uses recycled materials to create new objects. It saves resources and money and helps to cut the amount of discarded materials that are sent to landfills. Upcycling is…
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Plastic marked #2 – HDPE toxicity, recycling, reuse, and other facts
What is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)? There are many plastic products marked “2”, including milk jugs, household cleaner containers, shampoo bottles, cereal box liners and more. These plastics are considered safe, and can…
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PET plastic marked #1 – facts, toxicity, recycling, reuse, and more
You’ve probably seen plastic marked with the number “1” on packaging, food containers, and diapers. Plastic number 1 is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is common in water bottles, soda bottles,…
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Cloth diapers for newborns – the 2022 guide
One of the many decisions you have to make as a parent is what diapers to use on your newborn. Your obvious choice might well be a disposable diaper, after all everyone else you…
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Nylon fabric facts: properties, sustainability etc
Intro Nylon is a lightweight, pleasant to the touch, smooth, shiny fabric made from synthetic fibres. Nylon fabric has gained fame and widespread use as a material for making women’s stockings. In addition,…
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15 Ways To Use Less Plastic in 2020
Disposable bags, cups, bottles, straws and many other plastic products have become part of our lives. Plastic is easy to manufacture, durable and cheap, but mostly one-off. And the harm that plastic does…
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Viscose fabric facts: material properties, comfort, sustainability
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…
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Faux fur material guide – origin and sustainability
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…
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Ethical clothing & sustainable clothing brands
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…
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Polyester material and clothing facts: safety, sustainability, and more
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…
