Are clothing rental companies eco-friendly if they dry clean?
Rent the Runway claims to be the sustainable “earth friendly” option to buying a new dress for a special occasion, and now, even for work. But, when it comes down to the garments full lifecycle, is all of the shipping back and forth, and dry cleaning chemicals used between customers really all that sustainable?
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Zero Waste India - a reuse culture of necessity, not privilege
India doesn't have to try to be zero waste, here it is a lifestyle that evolved from poverty and necessity, not a privileged choice.
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India Travel Checklist - so you won't forget anything
Feeling a little overwhelmed planning your first trip to India? It's ok. Preparing for a trip to India can be a lot. There is so much to plan for, and communication can be difficult at times. We created this India travel checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything.
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Ethical Makeup That's Actually Affordable - GOOP Dupes
I believe that toxin-free, sustainable, and ethical fashion should be accessible to all. And I think the same should go for the products we put on our skin. Credit where credit is due, GOOP has done an amazing job at bringing conscious consumerism to the mainstream. They may have gotten all of us talking about toxic free lifestyles, but their recommendations for ethical makeup are not realistic for most of our wallets.
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Cheap vs Expensive Jeans - what's the difference?
Refinery29's article All The Differences Between $200 Jeans & $20 Ones got a lot wrong. This week I use my 8 years of fashion industry product development experience to break down
what you are really buying when you purchase a $50 pair of denim jeans, a $100 pair, and a $200 pair.