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 [...]
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Whatever next? Tesco start upcycling and launch ethical clothing collection
Posted in Fashion, tagged ethical fashion, make do and mend, recyling, tesco, upcycling on March 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
People urged to make the switch for Fairtrade Fortnight
Posted in Fashion, Food, tagged emma watson, fairtrade fortnight, fairtrade foundation, people tree on February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Fairtrade Fortnight is upon us and the Fairtrade Foundation are asking us to swap everyday shopping basket items such as tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton tee-shirts, pineapples, bananas, cakes, sugar and lots more for Fairtrade alternatives during Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 (22 February – 7 March). The aim is to get people in Britain to make one [...]
The ‘Primark effect’ means one million tonnes of clothes are sent to landfill every year
Posted in Fashion, Politics, tagged ethical fashion, primark effect, recycling, swishing, throw away fashion, upcycling on January 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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 for an increase in the amount of clothes being dumped in landfill sites. [...]
Things you can do to get into ethical fashion 2010 style
Posted in Fashion, tagged charity shops, eco fashion. good guide, ethical consumer, ethical fashio, ethical fashion, etsy, recycling, sewing, stitch n bitch, swishing, thrift, uncycling on January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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. 1. If you love the high street, spend a little bit of time researching the ethics of the companies. There are some [...]
Chic headbands and earmuffs
Posted in Fashion, Gift, tagged cool earmuffs, cool headbands, handmade accessories on December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Personally I’ve never been a fan of ear muffs but as middle age approaches and it’s snowing these beauties have definitely got me turned. Little Fille creates uniquely designed earmuffs and beautiful headbands that can be worn in a variety of ways. Each piece is handmade. Look out for their upcoming headbands using recycled fabrics.
Baby its cold outside – the benefits of merino wool plus our favourites
Posted in Fashion, Toddlers, tagged merino, sudden infant death on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The snow is falling my daughter is insisting on wearing a totally inappropriate summer dress. To get round it I put one of her merino tops underneath and it got me thinking what a miracle product it is. Unlike synthetics, Merino reacts to changes in your body temperature to insulate and keep you warm when [...]
The best and worst of the highstreet for buying organic for your baby
Posted in Babies, Fashion, Toxic, tagged allergens, highstreet organic baby, organic baby on December 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Buying organic baby products can be a pricey business so we asked Mumzine mum Kimberly Bernhardt to look into the affordable options on the high street. “Dressing your newborn in organic clothes is important because their skin is very sensitive and is more likely to absorb harmful chemicals, dyes and finishes. There are no regulations [...]
When did you last buy some sexy underwear let alone eco ones?
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Gift, tagged camilla constance, crystalla lingerie, enamore, ethical lingerie, G=9.8, organic underwear, running in heels, the-lingerie-post on December 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My ‘loved up new relationship’ girlfriend recently commented on a bra I was wearing whilst in a changing room. I think it went something like this “Darling, what is that? It does nothing for you. When did you last buy some lovely underwear?” Frankly, It’s been so long I can’t even remember. Since having children, [...]
Anya Hindmarch sample sale – 70% off
Posted in Fashion, Gift, tagged anya hindmarch on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Anya Hindmarch – the lady you bought us ‘I am not a plastic bag’ is having a sample sale and you can bag up to 70% off! The exclusive sample sale kicks off on Thursday 4 December at 3pm, and with up to 70% off and new stock arriving everyday, you’ll be kicking yourself if [...]
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