(Istock) By Danielle Reid For many small businesses in Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact, some being forced to close permanently, but for some local thrift stores that were able to adapt to the new normal, the pandemic has allowed their businesses to thrive. According to the Small Business Poll conducted by RBC,…
TORONTO – A 2018 United Nations report found that the fashion industry emits 10 per cent ofannual greenhouse gas emissions. A Canadian clothing brand, Kotn, covered by Forbes, wantsyou to know that you can buy sustainable, ethically sourced clothing and not break the bank. The fashion industry has historically been a culprit for unfair work…
By: Kate Gill The move for more clothing brands, specifically fast fashion companies, to become more eco-friendly and use organic and recycled materials to create a more sustainable industry. (Image via Sewport) As the pandemic continues, the fashion world has experienced an increased interest in sustainable and transparent fashion. In July, Fashion Revolution, an organization…
The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) highlighted the fashion industry’s contributions to the climate crisis by reviving over 251 brands’ commitment to climate action, Rochelle Raveendran writes.