There’s more to an eco-friendly closet than FSC timber (although that helps). From getting rid of clutter to reworking old clothes, here’s all you need to know about stylishly sustainable storage
… , the average woman has 22 pieces of unworn clothing lurking at the back of her wardrobe – … party,’ she suggests. ‘Research the best clothing banks to donate to as some recycle every bit of clothing even if it is damaged, and some throw …
High-street fashion at bargain prices, charity shops are the ethical way to accentuate a wardrobe. All you need is a sense of adventure… By Laura Sevier
… a morning trawling round some in London with clothing stylist and friend Mary Fellowes. … and recycle . An estimated 250,000 tonnes of clothing and other textiles pass through … Oxfam Oxfam has more than 600 shops selling clothing. 100% of shops’ profits helps to fund …
There are plenty of ways to keep your wardrobe fresh without having to hit the high street. Hannah Corr reveals a few tips on making the most of what you've got
… ripping and dyeing, it’s easy to update clothing even if you have never been near a …
'Detox' campaigners scored a huge victory this week when EU countries voted unanimously to ban imports of clothes and textiles containing the toxic 'gender bender' chemical NPE.
… decision closes a trade loophole that allowed clothing containing dangerous levels of NPE to … in the garment, released once you wash your clothing, breaking down to form toxic … up their act As the report made clear, "major clothing brands are making their consumers …
The annual British Fashion Awards are due to take place on 4 December this year at the Royal Albert Hall. The British Fashion Council, Vivienne Westwood and London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched SWITCH to encourage the British fashion industry to go green. But has it had any effect? WENDYROSIE SCOTT investigates.
… gone green - or is it still a wolf in sheep's clothing? Wendyrosie Scott | 15th November … Fashion LFW Sustainable Ecological Ethical Clothing London 405713.jpg The annual British … the UK purchases over two million tonnes of clothing yearly, discards a million and with …
The Blackspot Anticorporation was set up by media activists Adbusters to provide a shoe for consumers seeking an alternative to corporate brands like Nike. Blackspot’s latest design, the Unswoosher, has just been launched in the UK.
… | 1st September 2005 Ethical Living Shoes Clothing Ethical Sweat Shop Nike Trainers … – big music, fast food, coffee shops, clothing. Marrying a passion for social … For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Clothing goods and services check out the …
Yes there have been scandals, and yes, there is more to do, but the fashion industry is working hard to become greener and more ethical. It’s time to start supporting these efforts, argues Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… remain pressing issues, with the British clothing industry producing 20 million tonnes … exposed the gender-bending chemicals used in clothing production. Puma, Nike and Adidas …
Under the TTIP US-EU trade agreement, the world's largest chemical corporations would be able to attack US states' attempts to regulate for chemical safety, writes Patrick Gleeson. In both the US and the EU, corporate rights - asserted in secret courts - would trump democracy and attempts to raise health, safety and welfare standards.
TTIP: Chemical corporations against safety protections Patrick Gleeson | 24th December 2014 News US EU Trade Finance Health Law baby-bottle-cut.jpg Under the TTIP US-EU trade agreement, the world's …
The EU Court has made a landmark judgement we should all be glad of, writes Tess Crean, firming up our right to know when products contain chemicals known to be seriously damaging to health. Now we must make sure that reluctant regulators step up to the mark.
EU Court overrules regulators, protects people from toxic chemicals Tess Crean ClientEarth | 17th September 2015 Comment Law EU Toxics Corporations bicycle-cut.jpg The EU Court has made a landmark …
More than pretty knickers has one aim: to change the textiles industry for the better!
Pants exposed - know what's in your knickers? Eco-boudoir | 8th January 2008 Other Textiles Fashion Clothes Knickers Underwear Ethical Eco Green Lifestyle Protest Green Living PANTS_DEC08_MAIN.jpg …
From raw mulberry silk pillowcases to beehive adoption, Hazel Sillver suggest some unique green presents for loved ones that don’t cost the earth ...
… , from £49 Bibico sell fairly traded women’s clothing made from natural fibres. Choose from … bible , £22.50 ‘ ReFashioned: Cutting Edge Clothing from Upcycled Materials ’ is a …
It has been an epic battle, writes Aisha Dodwell. Monsanto and other corporations are desperate to get the world's number one herbicide, glyphosate, relicenced in the EU. But their network of power has been challenged by doctors, scientists and a global movement of people. With today's postponement of the EU's decision, we have just scored a major victory.
EU postpones glyphosate decision: a good day for public health! Aisha Dodwell | 8th March 2016 Comment EU Regulation Politics Un Health Corporations kills-the-roots-cut.jpg It has been an epic …
A number of ethical trekking groups in northern Vietnam are empowering local tribes to help end human trafficking, plastic pollution and severe poverty. ROBYN WILSON investigates
Ethical trekking groups in Vietnam empower marginalised tribes Robyn Wilson | 19th January 2018 News Ethical Trekking Vietnam Travel screen_shot_2018-01-11_at_3.26.33_pm_-_robyn_wilson.png A number …
The new Commission may have dropped environmental protection from its 2015 work plan - but it's pressing ahead with a new Directive to protect corporate secrecy, threatening consumers, journalists, whistleblowers, researchers and workers.
… to hide information on chemicals in plastics, clothing, cleaning products and other items …
The European Commission has proposed new rules on foods derived from GMOs that would allow EU countries to opt out from the Europe-wide approval system - a move that has attracted strong criticism from all parties in the GMO debate.
EuroComm proposes EU country opt-outs on GMO foods Euractiv | 23rd April 2015 News EU USA GMOs Politics Law norway-gmo-demo-cut.jpg The European Commission has proposed new rules on foods derived …
The European Commission is poised to renew the licence for glyphosate - the herbicide last year deemed ‘probably carcinogenic' by the WHO - for another 15 years. The decision follows from EFSA's contrary finding, based on secret, non peer-reviewed, industry-funded studies.
… risk-mitigation measures such as protective clothing for crop sprayers, and ensure the …
A new Trade Secrets law to be voted on next week by the European Parliament threatens a massive clampdown on journalists and whistle-blowers, write Anne Friel & Anaïs Berthier, giving corporations the right to sue those who disclose private information even in the public interest to protect health, safety and environment.
EU's 'trade secret' protection risks health, environment and freedom! Anne Friel Anaïs Berthier ClientEarth | 10th June 2015 Comment Law EU Corporations enjoy-coca-cola-cut.jpg A new Trade Secrets …
Less waste and fewer food miles make homemade Easter eggs the greener alternative to supermarket chocolate. Time to get creative
How to… make your own Easter eggs Rachael Stubbins | 4th April 2012 Ethical Living Easter Eggs Chocolate Food And Drink Ethical Fairtrade Homemade Food Miles Carbon Footprint Waste holding.jpg Less …
President Obama's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions may look like a climate victory, writes Tim Kruger - but it's no such thing. It's feeble because the US can meet its targets by reducing emissions to 2030 more slowly than it has since 2000. And it's fragile as any future President can scrap it at will.
Obama's 'clean power plan' is feeble and fragile Tim Kruger | 15th August 2015 Comment Climate Change USA Politics China EU COP21 navajo-power-plant-cut.jpg President Obama's plan to cut greenhouse …
Possible pitfalls of the EU carbon market for road transport and buildings and how to avoid them.
The polluter must pay - in a fair way András Lukács | 7th August 2023 | Comment Carbon Markets Carbon Taxes Fuel Taxes Biomass Petrol EU Economics 39984047161_9a76f7ac16_k.jpg Possible pitfalls of …
The EU referendum debate is taking place between different wings of the corporate elite, dominated by assumptions in favour of big business, free trade and endless economic growth, write Helena Norberg-Hodge, Rupert Read & Thomas Wallgren. But to vote for a sustainable future we must adopt a very different, local perspective - one you'll never find in UK's 'mainstream' media.
… aspects of life, from seeds, fast food and clothing, to architecture - is 'efficient'. …
Tatyana Novikova has been fighting an unsafe nuclear power plant right on the country's border with Lithuania. She spoke to Chris Garrard about her campaign, the official persecution of anti-nuclear activists, and her invocation of the Aarhus Convention to the anti-nuclear cause.
Belarus - fighting nuclear power in the shadow of Chernobyl Chris Garrard | 28th July 2014 Comment Nuclear Power Belarus Russia EU Human Rights Lithuania tatiana-aarhus-cut.jpg Tatyana Novikova has …