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25 January 2023

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What to do with fur coats: 7 ethical solutions

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The next generation of sustainable packaging for clothes

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2 December 2022

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The clothing brand sustainability rating reports and indexes to trust

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8 November 2022

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Where to recycle denim in the UK: 12 great options

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24 October 2022

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Asking the big question: where do clothing brands manufacture?

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A costly impact: 8 reasons why sustainable clothes are so expensive

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Building a non-toxic tomorrow: what is OEKO-TEX® Certified?

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24 September 2022

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17 great vegan coats and puffers for the UK 2022-3

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16 September 2022

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Where to donate a wedding dress in the UK: 9 great options

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6 September 2022

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17 UK ethical knitwear brands for keeping warm this winter

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3 September 2022

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A woolly problem: is wool cruelty-free?

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An eco option? Advantages & disadvantages of organic cotton

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Bamboo viscose vs cotton: which is more sustainable?

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Five questions with Merryn Chilcott of BAM Clothing UK

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A vegan silk option? What is cupro fabric & is it sustainable?

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The who made my clothes movement: is it changing fashion?

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History of a movement: when did sustainable fashion start?

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Is nylon eco-friendly? An expose & guide to new alternatives

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Does Gen Z care about sustainability? Stats & facts in 2022

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Dying for colour: toxic dyes in the textile industry

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Five questions with Charlie McEvoy of Plant Faced Clothing

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Is mulberry silk ethical and are there kinder alternatives?

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What to do with old shoes? 11 best ways to recycle them UK

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101 ethical & sustainable fashion statistics and trends 2022

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Is Leather Bad for the Environment? The Unsustainable Truth

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15 B Corp clothing brands for the best ethical styles

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Ecuadorian Alpaca blankets and the artisans behind them

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50 Bangladesh textile industry statistics fashionistas should know

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Fashion rules: why we need tougher laws and regulations in the fashion industry

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Water Pollution in the Fashion Industry: The Shocking Truth & What You Can Do

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9 February 2022

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Understanding Who Grows Cotton for Our Clothes and Why that Matters

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31 January 2022

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Sustainable Running: 7 Easy Ways to Recycle Running Shoes in the UK (2022)

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29 January 2022

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How to stop animal cruelty in the fashion industry: 10 things you can do starting now

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25 January 2022

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Stats on a crisis: UK clothing waste facts & 7 ways to reduce it

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20 January 2022

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Help End Child Labour: 22 Brands Committed to Child Labour Free Clothing

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18 January 2022

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Making Fashion Fair: 22 Fashion Brands that Pay a Living Wage

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30 November 2021

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What Is Fair Trade Clothing and Why Should We Care?

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