Malu Hernandez

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This Is Why The SHEIN Brand Trip To China Backfired 

Shein has once again made headlines for the wrong reasons after organising a brand trip that went wrong for both the company and the influencers involved. The fast fashion brand has been criticized for things like forced labour and their negative impact on the environment. To rehabilitate their image and try to show the reports written about the working conditions in their factories are not true, Shein organised a sponsored trip with 6 American social media influencers. And not to an exotic island, but to some of their manufacturing facilities in South China. The influencers shared their experience to their audience and the result is content full of classic greenwashing…

Male model and a kid model wearing waterproof outerwear from sustainable brand Fairechild

fairechild

Based in Canada
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– Children’s & adult outerwear
– Accessories & rain boots
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SHIPPING
North America: between $9 and $15 USD shipping fee, or free for orders over $250 USD
Europe: $25 USD shipping fee
Asia-Pacific: $35 USD shipping fee
Rest of the world: $25 USD shipping fee
Additional import taxes may apply for international orders

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How To Reduce Microplastic Pollution From Our Clothes 

The creation and excessive use of plastics in the past century have resulted in a new threat for the planet and all who inhabit it. Microplastics are infiltrating every part of our environment, affecting animals and our own health. Fashion contributes to this microplastic pollution because the most used clothing fiber is currently polyester, a plastic material. Luckily, there are things we can do to reduce the amount of microplastics we release and prevent them from ending up in our bodies. This 3-part series of posts will highlight the invisible threat that is entering our drinking water, how fashion is involved and what you can do to lower your own impact. In this third and last part, we’re going to look at how we can reduce microplastic pollution and things you can incorporate into your daily life to contribute…

Model wearing a pastel coloured maxi skirt and a matching long sleeve crop top from sustainable brand Arnhem

Arnhem

Based in Australia
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– Women’s clothing, intimates & swimwear
– Kids clothing
– Accessories & homeware
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SHIPPING
Australia: $8 shipping fee, or free for orders over $150
New Zealand: between $35 and $55 shipping fee, or free for orders over $150
International: between $40 and $70 shipping fee, or free for orders over $299
Additional import taxes may apply for international orders

Model wearing light blue long wide shorts and a white and blue crop top from sustainable brand The Summer House

The Summer House

Based in India
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– Women’s clothing & swimwear
– Home items
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SHIPPING
Free shipping within India or Rs.150 on COD orders
Shipping fee for international orders is calculated in the shopping cart. Approximate fee:
USA – $20
UK – £15
Europe and rest of the world – £20
Australia – $30
Singapore – SGD $25

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What Are Microplastics Doing To The Planet, People And Animals? 

Plastic started out as a versatile and useful material that currently dominates many manufacturing industries, but it is now also starting to dominate the environment. Plastic products release microplastics when thrown away but also while being used. Microplastics are difficult for the human eye to see, so the potential negative effects are less visible and more difficult to measure compared to big plastics, but the amount of evidence is growing day by day to prove that microplastic pollution will have a terrible impact on marine ecosystems and human health. This 3-part series of posts will highlight this invisible threat that is entering our drinking water, how fashion is involved and what you can do to lower your own impact. In this second part, we’re going to look at the dangers and consequences of microplastic pollution…

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Your Laundry Is Polluting Your Drinking Water: An Introduction To Microplastics 

In the early 1900s, a new material was created that we now know as plastic. At the time, plastic was seen as a revolutionary invention and it is currently the most used material in a lot of different industries: packaging, construction, electronics, fashion and more. It’s cheap, durable and lightweight and the number of possible applications is practically unlimited. There are however a lot of disadvantages of plastic that are coming to light and far outweigh the positives. Our rivers and oceans are filling up with plastic, affecting animals, the environment and our own health. This 3-part series of posts will highlight an invisible threat that is entering our drinking water, how fashion is involved and what you can do to lower your own impact. In this first part, I’m going to introduce you to microplastics…

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5 Easy Ways To Dress More Sustainably To Lower Your Impact 

The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, so it’s really important we try to improve this while we still can. We have a lot of influence on this as consumers (maybe even more than brands, although this is very debatable). We can make a big difference if we’re mindful of every purchase we make and treat clothes just better in general. In this post, I’m giving 5 tips on how you can change your shopping behaviour to lower the impact you have on the environment. Don’t worry, some of these might be easier and cheaper than you think! You don’t have to feel discouraged if you can’t immediately implement all these 5 points. Switching to a sustainable wardrobe is a process that can take a while and is different for everyone. Even if you decide to do 1 or 2 of them, you can already be very proud of yourself!…

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40+ Businesses Shein Stole Designs From: The Complete List

A couple of months ago, I spent a few weeks researching fast fashion brand Shein and compiled a list of the 6 most problematic things I found. One topic I touched on was the plagiarism and art theft Shein has and is still committing. With this post, I’m hoping to shine a light on the designers and artists who had to watch their design being stolen and sold for a much lower price. A lot of these products are handmade and the creators spent hours, days or even weeks coming up with the ideas and creating the garment. Many of these small businesses and artists aren’t able to take legal action. Something we can do as consumers, is give credit to the original creators and show them a little support. Continue reading to see the list of currently 32 businesses that had their designs stolen by Shein, but I am constantly updating it…

Female model wearing a long black shirt and a white jacket and a beige plaid scarf from sustainable brand A.BCH with black shoes

A.BCH

Based in Australia
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– Women’s, men’s & gender neutral clothing & accessories
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SHIPPING
Australia: $10 shipping fee or free for orders over $250 AUD
New Zealand: $25 shipping fee or free for orders over $250 AUD
International: $45 AUD shipping fee or free for orders over $250 AUD
Additional duties and taxes may apply for international orders