Sustainable Living
Jul 20, 2022
Boohoo Free Returns Axed: The Real Cost of Fast Fashion Returns
Fast fashion giant Boohoo will start charging £1.99 for returns on their standard service. They used to offer these r...
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Jul 15, 2022
A Guide to Buying Second Hand Yoga Mats
Buying preloved is great for the planet and great for your pocket. Here's what to watch out for when buying second ha...
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Jul 10, 2022
What Matters? Clothes Matter...
Having spent the last eighteen months establishing Green Heart Collective, founder Helen Redfern is reflecting on what really matters in life for her...and maybe her reflections may inspire you too to explore life with gratitude and curiosity.
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Jul 6, 2022
Plastic Free July 2024: 50+ Quick Ideas to Cut Down on Plastics
Plastic gets everywhere; it's a cheaply sourced material that can be easily formed into a whole range of shapes and purposes. But we need to cut down on the amount of disposable plastics we use in our everyday lives.
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Jun 30, 2022
Here’s What I Learnt From a Year of Shopping Second Hand
Doesn't time go by so quickly? It's already been a year since I joined Green Heart Collective. I thought it would be ...
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Jun 28, 2022
World Wellbeing Week 2022: Embracing Preloved Fashion is Good for your Mental Health
Our clothes can tell us a lot about who we are, how we're feeling, where we're going and what work we do. But the clothes you wear can also make a big impact on your mental health. This World Wellbeing Week 2022 we wanted to find out if shopping second hand can be a better option for the planet, pocket and mind.
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Jun 24, 2022
Where Does Unsold Supermarket Clothing Go? Sainsbury’s Expands Fashion Recycling Scheme
So where does unsold supermarket clothing go? It's easy to pick up some basic clothes when you're doing a weekly shop...
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Jun 22, 2022
How the Fastest Solo Sailor to Travel the World Is Helping to Change the World
In the spirit of world adventurers, (READ MORE about world environment explorers Starsky and Hutch) it's time to find...
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Jun 16, 2022
This Is What Happens to the Clothes and Fabrics on Great British Sewing Bee
Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes and fabrics on the Great British Sewing Bee? We love the whole ethos of the show which has amazing transformation challenges that take old clothes and make them into entirely different garments.
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Jun 15, 2022
2022 Global Fashion Summit: Are Clothing Brands Doing Enough to Reduce Waste?
At the latest Global Fashion Summit, the world of fashion showcased their plans on how to be more sustainable.
Ther...
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Jun 7, 2022
Carbon Capture Aprons and Clothing - How What We Wear Can Help Fight Climate Change
We were amazed to discover that technology is being developed so that clothes can capture and store carbon. This is what is happening in Stockholm, Sweden at a restaurant where a special apron is helping to cut down on carbon emissions.
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May 30, 2022
How to Shop for Clothes for Less
We are all feeling the pinch at the moment. The cost of living crisis means we all have a little less to go around. For you this might mean cutting down on your spending. But if you want to shop for clothes for less, buying second hand is a great way to find high-quality stylish pieces. Here's a few more ideas too...
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