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What Is A Conscious Consumer & Why Does It Matter?

We live in a capitalistic society where consumerism dictates the economy, which in turn impacts everything from the social services we receive to the laws and policies that are enacted. Because we are all part of this larger system that revolves around what we buy, we can leverage it to our benefit by choosing to buy better. So, what is a conscious consumer and why does it matter?

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How To Sell Secondhand Clothing Ethically & Sustainably

So, you’re passionate about sustainable fashion and see reselling clothes as an opportunity to promote the cause and earn a few bucks. But as a conscious consumer yourself, you’re concerned about the potential implications that starting such a business might have on the environment and the people involved. So, here are a few tips on how to sell secondhand clothing ethically and sustainably.

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How to Decide If a Trend is For You

Because of TikTok and viral social media marketing, we’re seeing a rise in microtrends that push fashion retailers to create (and trash) garments at record rates—leading to increased waste and production emissions. As conscious consumers, one way we can mitigate the environmental impact is to decide if a trend is worth participating in. Here are four questions to ask yourself to decide if a trend is for you

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8 Sustainable Fashion Organizations To Support

While shopping consciously can be a great way to start to live more sustainably, individual choices can only make so much of a difference. Environmental activism goes beyond our personal choices and it includes getting politically involved and dedicating time to collective organization so that we can maximize our impact. To help you get started, here are 8 organizations that advocate for sustainable fashion.

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8 Organic Cotton Clothing Brands

Organic cotton is a grown without pesticides from seeds that have not been genetically modified and is a more sustainable alternative to conventionally-grown cotton. If you’re considering swapping out some synthetic fast fashion finds for organic cotton brands, here are 8 brands to look into!

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5 Sustainability Blogs or Sustainable Fashion Blogs to Follow

Learning about sustainability is an ongoing process. Whether you’re looking to dive into the intellectual thought and theories about why exploitative systems exist (both in fashion and in a greater social context) or are simply looking for practical fashion advice so that you can be more mindful in your day-to-day actions, there is a sustainable fashion blog or publication that will support you in that. Here are 5 of my favorite sustainability/sustainable fashion blogs that talk about more than just fashion from a superficial perspective.

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7 Reasons Why Secondhand Fashion Is My Favorite Slow Fashion Approach

Sustainable fashion has become a huge buzzword these past few years, leading to ongoing arguments about how we as consumers can best reduce the negative environmental and social impact that our closets may have. While each approach to sustainable fashion has its own pros and cons, here are 7 reasons why secondhand shopping is my preferred approach to sustainable fashion.

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Autumn Lookbook 2021

It’s officially autumn and in honor of this transitional season, I’ll be sharing 12 outfits from sustainable sources grouped in accordance with the three months of fall.

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Can Sustainable Fashion and Inclusive Sizing Coexist?

As intersectional conversations around social justice, climate justice, and inclusivity have taken center stage in the media these past few years, consumers have begun to demand more from their go-to brands. But why then, does sustainable fashion have such a big size-inclusivity problem? Could it be that the nature of sustainable production does not mesh with size inclusivity? Is it even possible to produce size-inclusive sustainable fashion?

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