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A World Bursting at the Seams: Why Zero-Waste Fashion Is Our Future

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  Though reducing, reusing, and recycling aren’t new concepts, the world lost its way with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution. Waste has become a growing issue that, no matter how hard you try, you cannot simply continue to ignore. Thankfully, the zero-waste movement has been gaining traction in recent years, with more people opting to live a sustainable life and adopt a more circular economy. The fashion world has also taken some crucial steps, highlighting the importance of zero-waste fashion and its impact on humanity. What Is Zero-Waste Fashion? Back in the day, textiles were a much more precious commodity, so our usage was more sustainable overall. With the advent of industrialized manufacturing, the fashion industry has become the third-largest polluter on our planet, alongside food and construction. Zero-waste fashion aims to change that through a variety of techniques that have extreme waste reduction as the main goal. Within it, we can identify two types of waste: pre-
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Style and repeat

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  Your stylish source for thrifted, Vintage, Affordable, and sustainable fashion inspirations Learn Where to find, How to wear it, and what to do when you are done with it , and more. Enjoy!
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9 Easy Ways to Live Sustainably

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9 Easy Ways to Live Sustainably One of the biggest misconceptions about sustainability is the amount of sacrifice needed to jump into daily sustainable living. On the contrary, there are countless ways to start living sustainably that doesn’t require you to live completely without luxuries, which, let’s be honest, is one of the biggest mental hurdles to get over. We’ve compiled nine habits that you can easily incorporate into your daily living that easy on your mind, wallet, and of course, the Earth. Invest in clean beauty Clean beauty isn’t just about cruelty-free, vegan beauty products with organic and ethically-sourced ingredients. It’s also about products that come in recyclable, compostable, or reusable packaging! An easy low-cost way to start a clean beauty habit? Try swapping out your single-use makeup wipes and cotton pads for a soft muslin cloth.  Choose lightweight packaging Cutting down plastic packaging and opting for glass products might seem like a better option. After al
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Why Is Sustainable Fashion Important?

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  One of the most asked questions is, does the world need sustainable fashion? It does, without a doubt, and here are the  top 5 reasons : 1/5 Sustainable Fashion Creates Less Waste Globally, there’s one garbage truck of  textile waste  dumped at a landfill or burnt every second. This enormous amount of waste is created by  fast fashion companies  that launch weekly  fashion trends  and fulfill them with poor quality cheap price products. In comparison, sustainable brands focus on clothing quality products from long-lasting materials. Moreover,  sustainable fashion brands  rarely follow fast fashion trends. 2/5 Sustainable Fashion Ensures Fair Wages & Proper Working Conditions Cheap fast fashion garments are made possible by harsh working conditions for garment workers. Most  fast fashion brands  produce garments in developing countries where workers are paid under the living wage. Poor safety and health conditions, long working hours, and the constant pressure to produce all creat
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Sustainable Fashion – Everything You Need To Know!

  There’s so much confusion as to what sustainable fashion is, that having a comprehensive guide on the matter is paramount. With a carbon footprint accounting for  over 10% of the global greenhouse gas emissions , there’s no secret that the fashion industry is destroying the environment. A change is much needed, from creating more awareness towards sustainable fashion practices to taking an active role in making a change. Fortunately, positive changes in the fashion landscape are happening; more ethical brands, customers demanding  sustainable clothing brands , and even a dedicated  ethical clothing search engine . Glorious achievements, as changes do not come easy – not in the fashion industry. Any change that deviates from the industry’s economic projections is rejected or at best, postponed. The only viable solution is a slow shift from fast to sustainable fashion, but…without impacting finances too much.
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