This week marks the sixth year of Fashion Revolution Week and along with commemorating the anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, this week consumers are called upon to voice for a fairer, safer and more transparent global fashion industry. If you aren’t already aware, you can read about the importance of participating in...
When you and your new husband are about to do the deed, you gotta make sure that you do it right. I’m not talking about the moves here. I’m referring to decking out in pieces of sexy yet sustainable and ethical undergarments on your wedding night. However, going “all out” for this hopefully just once-in-a-lifetime...
Upcycled weddings are the new thing. They’re trending among eco-friendly communities and not so environmentally savvy people alike, whether or not you’re into the DIY look. According to The Green Bride Guide, the average wedding produces around 400lbs of garbage and about 63 tons of carbon emissions. That’s reason enough to try and make your...
Manila, Philippines: Earth Hour isn’t just about conserving energy and turning off the lights for one hour. Sixty minutes in the dark may open our eyes to the environmental issues we are facing and get us to commit to doing sustainable solutions to preserve our planet. On March 30, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines led...
Manila, Philippines: It was pretty early for people to be flocking at the park on a work day but there we all were, checking out all the different booths that are selling plant-based products for a holistic lifestyle. The Veggie Fest 2019 is Maxicare‘s first bazaar, held at Legazpi Active Park in Makati on March...
From a young age, we women are taught how a ‘proper lady’ should behave. Whenever you go out with your hair in disarray or with nipples blazing through your shirt, clucking tongues are sure to follow. It’s not ‘ladylike’, we’re told. No matter how much our world has evolved, so many of us women still...
The 8th annual Transitions Film Festival is on at Cinema Nova in Carlton, and features local and international documentary films to inspire and empower audiences to create a better world. The festival takes place as part of the Sustainable Living Festival Australia and runs until the 8th March. Thanks to our friends at Transitions Film Festival, we’re giving readers a...
Thanks to our friends at the The Gateway Bug feature documentary, we’re giving readers a chance to win 2 x double passes to attend the Melbourne film screening of this award-winning sustainable food doco on Tuesday February 19 at 7:00pm at Cinema Nova in Carlton. The screening will be accompanied by edible insect canapes (sorry vegetarians and vegans!)...
A year on from the first successful circular fashion event in Australia, the Australian Circular Fashion Conference (ACFC), we speak to founder Camille Reed on what is expected at this years event held on March 21-22. A textile designer and responsible fashion advisor, Reed has extensive experience in the Australian fashion industry and a strong...
Global warming and climate change, waste, environmental pollution, water scarcity, these issues are challenging the current fashion industry model, and rightfully so. With growing numbers of consumers concerned about the social and environmental impacts of their fashion purchases, forward-thinking retail businesses and brands are responding with solutions underpinned by creativity, innovation and technology. Fashion by...
Brisbane, Australia: An Australian initiative that launched six years ago challenging people to ditch meat and embrace a plant-based diet is expected to attract a record number of participants this year. The No Meat May campaign encourages people to give up meat or go vegan, for the entire month of May. To give up meat for 31 days might seem...
With a whole bunch of festivals coming up like Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay Blues Festival, Groovin The Moo and Coachella (of which I’ll be attending) it made sense to put together an eco-friendly festival guide to help you green your festival routine. Travelling away from home for festivals and events can disrupt our sustainable lifestyle...