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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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Celebrating Indigenous Taiwanese Culture With the East Rift Valley (ERV) Festival & MyTaiwanTour

Taiwan is home to 16 indigenous groups and a large percentage of them now reside within the East Rift Valley. I had the opportunity to attend the annual East Rift Valley Festival celebrating indigenous Taiwanese culture with MyTaiwanTour and cannot wait to share my experience with you. Below is a summary of everything I learned and my honest review of the weekend.

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8 Sustainable Fashion Brands For Plus Sized Individuals

One of the biggest criticisms for sustainable fashion brands is their lack of inclusivity. What’s exciting though, is that as conscious fashion grows in popularity and demand, we’re starting to see a larger range of representation. So, here are 8 sustainable fashion brands that cater sizes for plus sized individuals.

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5 Limitations Of Sustainable Fashion Certifications

Sustainable fashion certifications guarantee that specific production standards are met and can be a helpful way to differentiate sustainable brands from greenwashing brands, but there are still limitations. As a conscious consumer, having an understanding of these can give you a more holistic view of how different agencies play into the sustainable fashion conversation. Here are five limitations and criticisms of sustainable fashion certifications.

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How To Care For Your Shoes and Make Them Last Longer

A huge part of building a more sustainable closet is prolonging the lifespan of the items that you own. Shoes, however, can be tricky because they’re in constant contact with the ground. But as everyday people who care about the environment, we can still do our best to take care of them. So here are 4 steps that you can take to make your shoes last longer.

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Is Naples, Italy (Napoli) Safe For Solo Female Travelers?

I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: Naples has a pretty bad rap as one of the least safe cities in Italy. When I was doing research for my Italy trip this past fall, I kept coming across forum after forum advising against visiting the city and to be honest, it made me pretty nervous. Luckily, I found that Naples (Napoli) was fine. Here was my experience as a solo female traveler and some tips to keep you safe.

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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 Lesson From My First Trip Abroad as a solo female traveler

The first time you decide to travel abroad alone is a big deal. Not only is there a lot to logistically coordinate, but on an emotional front, leaving the comfort of home for a completely unknown experience can be quite overwhelming. This past autumn, I decided to spend a month and a half in Italy and France. Here are 8 things that I learned from my solo trip abroad.

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2022 Reflections & 2023 Intentions

2022 was a year of phenomenal experiences with intimate moments of mundane sprinkled in. This year, I pushed really hard in my personal life and filled my time with constant travel, new skills, and working towards the person that I want to be. Going forward this next year, I'm going to let myself fully savor the little moments rather than being afraid of accidentally opening the emotional floodgates to negative feelings.

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10 Communities for Solo Female Travelers

With travel becoming a normal part of life again, we’re seeing more and more women decide to adventure on their own. So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler looking for community and connection or are a novice hoping for insider tips to keep you safe, here are 10 of the most helpful communities (mostly in the form of Facebook Groups) for solo female travelers.

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Vegamour Review - Vegan Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Vegamour is a holistic vegan hair care company that blends plant-based ingredients with clinically-tested technology to create products that promote healthy hair growth. As part of my goal to live more consciously this year, I decided to try out some clean beauty alternatives! As a result, here are my honest thoughts on their ENSO 03 Shampoo and Conditioner for Thick Hair.

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Green Island, Taiwan (Lyudao) Travel Guide

Green Island in Taiwan, or Lyudao is a small island off the east coast of the main island of Taiwan known for its rugged sea cliffs, rolling green meadows, and mysterious sea caves. This island is a travel destination that blends the ease and comfort of modern living within the context of stunning natural landscapes and this guide will cover all the must-see spots on the island.

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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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4 Day Itinerary In Penghu, Taiwan (四天澎湖行程)

Penghu refers to a collection of 90 islands and islets in the Taiwan strait off the west coast of the main island of Taiwan. If you’re looking for a vacation with white sand beaches, delicious seafood, and a blend of culture and nature, then look no further! This 4-day itinerary will cover all the Penghu essentials!

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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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