Value Village stores have recently gained popularity as people are shifting towards purchasing second-hand and “vintage” clothing. (Amanda McGee/RSJ) With the holidays approaching, there is an increasing need to practice sustainable living as climate change worsens, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns. Consequences of climate change such as global warming, severe…
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.