Unpacking Sustainability & Ethics

The fashion industry is fraught with hidden challenges—greenwashing, waste mismanagement, unethical production, and misleading sustainability claims. This collection of nuanced explainers dives deep into pressing issues: the environmental toll of commercial batik, the reality behind fast fashion’s “sustainable” initiatives, and the hidden hazards in our clothing. Explore the impact of secondhand markets, the role of technology in solving sizing dilemmas, and the complexities of the sharing economy. Whether questioning takeback programs, unethical thrift markups, or the true cost of tote bags, this page unravels what really happens behind the seams of the fashion industry.

Reel: Can Fast Fashion be Sustainable? 

Can an industry running on fossil fuels and slave labour exist in a sustainable world? 🤔

 

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Reel: Hazardous Chemicals in Clothes 

This Halloween, what’s truly terrifying is the unseen chemicals we’ve unknowingly wrapped our bodies in 😱

 

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Reel: What REALLY happens to clothes we donate 

We do know a little bit about the not-so-pretty 🫣 truths behind the clothes we donate/recycle. Donating should be your absolute LAST resort!

 

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Does Locally made mean sustainably made?

The rise of the #shoplocal movement has brought about a misconception that local = sustainable. But this isn’t always the case. 

 

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The Paradox of the Sustainable Influencer 

As consumers, it is important to remember that products promoted by sustainable influencers are not guaranteed to be what they claim to be. Due to the nature of the influencer work, sustainable influencers can perpetuate greenwashing within the industry.

 

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Reel: Why is Sustainable Fashion so expensive? 

When thinking about living sustainably, it’s important to understand the true cost of the items we buy. We’ve done the work to unpack this for you. 

 

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The Tote Bag Dilemma 

The tote bag dilemma exists because we’re buying (or being given) more tote bags than we need. An endless collection isn’t good for both you AND the planet. 😩

 

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Reel: Unethical Thrift Markups 

Currently, the hottest genre of secondhand clothing is Y2K and ’90s styles: low-rise jeans, baguette bags, cropped baby tees – you get the drill! Unsurprisingly, independent local resellers have used “market value” as a justification to charge customers more than double or triple times the thrifted price of these clothing 😰

 

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Reel: What Would Happen if the World Stops Shopping?

“It wouldn’t be so bad,” said Abdullah al Maher, the CEO of Fakir Fashion, a knitwear manufacturer in Bangladesh.

Reel: What Would Happen if the World Stops Shopping?

“It wouldn’t be so bad,” said Abdullah al Maher, the CEO of Fakir Fashion, a knitwear manufacturer in Bangladesh.

 

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