Looking for ethical and sustainable clothes at the regular shopping streets and malls can be often disappointing. If you want to build an ethical wardrobe and live in a small town (like me), the best is to look online. There are some incredible webshops where you can find a variety of eco-minded and fairly made… Continue reading Online Shops To Buy Sustainable Brands in The Netherlands
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Sustainable Webshop: The Lingerist
Ethically made lingerie has the reputation of being boring and basic. But luckily, things are changing a lot lately. Let me introduce you to 'The Lingerist'. A webshop that sells ethically made and very good looking lingerie. The Lingerist was born in Amsterdam with the core ideas of making it easy for women to find… Continue reading Sustainable Webshop: The Lingerist
Sustainable Brand: Organic Basics
On my search for eco-friendly basic clothing, I found the Danish brand Organic Basics. The brand is based in Copenhagen and it has been active since 2015. Sustainability and ethical practices are at the core of the brand. All of the clothes from Organic Basics are made from sustainable fabrics. The most commonly used fabric is… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Organic Basics
Sustainable Brand: Halla Halla
Summertime. Who doesn't love it? The perfect time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. For this, I was looking for a sustainable swimsuit, and I discovered the Finnish swimwear brand Halla Halla. For their pieces, they use a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets found in the oceans. By this, Halla… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Halla Halla
Cotton VS Polyester
We are surrounded by fabrics. The clothes we wear, the sheets we sleep with, the upholstery on our furniture, the rug we walk on. We can't avoid them. Before the invention of polyester in 1941, most used fabrics were of natural origin. Wool, cashmere, silk, linen, hemp, and cotton. If you start reading the fabric… Continue reading Cotton VS Polyester
7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Summer is just around the corner. It's time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. And of course, it's time to show off your summer body. Whether you prefer a bikini or a swimsuit, let's try to make this coming season a green one. How? By investing in sustainable swimwear brands. I discovered some… Continue reading 7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Top 10 Organic Cotton T-shirts
Summer is just around the corner! Let’s try to make this coming season greener than it already is. How? By investing in organic and ethically made T-shirts. You might ask yourself why to invest in organic cotton? Here some facts: – Organic cotton is grown without the use of insecticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers. –… Continue reading Top 10 Organic Cotton T-shirts
Learn More About Fast Fashion
Did you watched "The True Cost" and want to learn more about Fast Fashion? I have gathered seven videos for you to learn who is paying the real price of cheap clothes. Here they are: 1. Fashion Factories Undercover - Real Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHw4HEzzsyc&t=2s 2. Sweatshop - Deadly Fashion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ScG9TspWB0 3. Made in Bangladesh - The… Continue reading Learn More About Fast Fashion
Sexy And Sustainable Made Undies
Cheap underwear is made from synthetic fabrics. Mostly polyester and nylon. These fabrics are loaded with chemicals that are not bad for your health, 'apparently'. The garment workers who made such underwears are suffering and not getting paid enough to make our €2,- panties. We need to stop buying cheap undies. And whether it's healthy… Continue reading Sexy And Sustainable Made Undies
5 ETHICAL, ECO & VEGAN SHOES FOR THE WINTER
Leather alternative quality shoes it is a relatively new product which makes it difficult to find in regular shops. Luckily I found the Dutch webshop "En-&". The owner: Laura, started the webshop where she only sells eco and vegan shoes. For her, it's important to wear fashionable shoes, that no animal was needed to be… Continue reading 5 ETHICAL, ECO & VEGAN SHOES FOR THE WINTER
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