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Read more: Fashion's Dirty Laundry: Waste
Fashion's Dirty Laundry: Waste
The fashion industry is dirty from field to factory, to the mill to the malls. In this article, we break down the extent of hazardous, wasteful, and reckless each stage of a garments life cycle is.Read more -
Read more: Fashion's Laundry List of Problems: Fast Fashion and Over Consumption
Fashion's Laundry List of Problems: Fast Fashion and Over Consumption
This is part 3 of a Crushes series on Fashion's Laundry List of Problems. This is where we are breaking down the industries problems in to three ke...Read more -
Read more: Fashion's Dirty Laundry: Labour
Fashion's Dirty Laundry: Labour
40 million incredibly skilled garment workers, mothers, sisters, uncles, and children are in a poverty cycle, exploited by the brands we love for a competitive RRP and high profit margins.Read more -
Read more: Why #ShopLocal?
Why #ShopLocal?
Shopping locally is important as it keeps the circulation of finances within our country. No better time to explain this than the current global pandemic and recession we are experiencing!Read more -
Read more: The Other Contagions in The Age of Covid-19
The Other Contagions in The Age of Covid-19
Read about the scientifically proven, emotional contagion we experience as humans, and why it is important to replace fear for kindness in these uncertain times of COVID-19.Read more -
Read more: Is Receipt Paper.. Paper?
Is Receipt Paper.. Paper?
Time for shop talk! Receipt rolls are covered in BPA, a problematic toxic plastic making your receipts un-recyclable and dangerous to the touch! Read more for alternatives.Read more -
Read more: Is Fast Fashion a Feminist Issue?
Is Fast Fashion a Feminist Issue?
Fast fashion is a feminist issue as these companies exploit my vulnarable sisters across the globe to manufacture goods that are cheap and ~cool~ to profit from my insecurities as a first-world female consumer that has been taught to hate and compare myself to models and influencers.Read more -
Read more: The C Word
The C Word
Christmas. It's too early to mention it, but early enough to remind us to stay mindful with these four handy tips!Read more -
Read more: A Pakeha Journey in Te Reo Māori
A Pakeha Journey in Te Reo Māori
I went to learn a language and instead I have come away with a new way of life. The easiest way to tell you what I have learnt is to tell you what I have realised I never knew.Read more -
Read more: Sustainable Fashion and The 2019 Tearfund Ethical Guide
Sustainable Fashion and The 2019 Tearfund Ethical Guide
I read the whole 100 page report so you didn't have to. I also peppered in my thoughts and sassy attitudes to keep things spicy.Read more -
Read more: Zero Waste Gift Wrapping Ideas
Zero Waste Gift Wrapping Ideas
The Japanese folding technique with Furishiki and a DIY to make your own ribbon.Read more -
Read more: Mindful Christmas
Mindful Christmas
Some honesty about Christmas. The pressures, the work load, and the great korero we are having with you in our storeRead more