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Recycled Plastic vs Upcycling

Another way to make environmentally friendly children's clothing is to use recycled materials. For example, fleece is often made from recycled plastic bottles. This turns the waste product into something useful while reducing the consumption of non-renewable oil. Recycled old polyester clothing can also be used to make new polyester fabrics. Recycling polyester uses less energy and causes less pollution than producing fabrics from petroleum. My Green Kids offers swimwear made of eco-friendly and sustainable techno fabric made from 100% recycled polyester from pre and post consumption waste. Reusing clothes is the most environmentally friendly option. Recycling reduces waste and energy use, but reusing clothing almost eliminates both. You can find The easiest way to reuse children's clothes is to give them to new users. For example, take used clothes that are still in good condition to a thrift store or sell them online. Distribute adult clothes from older children to younger...

The Gentleman’s Guide to Accessorising

A modern man’s attire is incomplete without accessories. While some accessories are for the sake of convenience, some are purely for the sake of fashion. You ought to love both and style them accordingly to up your dress-up game. If you can put the right accessories together for your outfit, be it casual or formal, you will instantly feel a difference in your style statement. We’ve put together a list of our top ten favorite accessories that accentuate your look. Scarves - Autumn, winter and spring are the seasons to deck up with scarves. Light, colourful, floral patterns are ideal for a spring look. Whereas in autumn and winter you can opt for earthy tones and heavier scarves.  Ties- Ties are a must-wear if you are putting together a dresser or formal look. They come in a huge variety of colours, designs and prints. Just make a pick depending on the occasion and you are good to go. You can never go wrong with a tie when you want to keep things fancy. Tie clips- Tie clips take you...

5 BEST PLASTIC FREE CLEANING CLOTHS

Plastic free cleaning cloths are a household essential if you want to reduce the amount of non degradable waste you create week after week. Obviously some cloths for certain tasks can't always be reused so we have some alternatives amongst our recommended cloths that are home compostable. 1. Eco Living Compostable Cleaning Cloths Pack of 6 This colourful set of Compostable Cleaning Cloths from Ecoliving are the perfect addition to any kitchen looking to make the swap to a kinder lifestyle, without sacrificing a quality clean. Made from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, these cloths are all natural and completely home compostable, as well as certified according to Oeko-tex standard 100. These clothes are a safer choice, and do not emit micro-plastic pollution, like conventional sponges do.  2.Lavinia Cookies Scrubber The Lavinia Toockies scrubbers are a fantastic plastic-free alternative to the usual plastic sponge or plastic scourer. They are also non abrasive and non scratching. Typic...

Learn How to Buy and How to Wear a Scarf

Ties   are something that most men have become accustomed to nowadays. There is no problem there. We wish we really could say the same thing about   scarves . For some reason, many men struggle to wear scarves correctly, if they even bother to wear them at all. If you are interested in upping your neckwear game and introducing scarves to your wardrobe, we are going to discuss some important rules you need to follow when it comes to buying and wearing scarves. Keep Things Simple If you are planning on wearing a scarf as part of your day-to-day life, it is best to stick to either a very  simple pattern  or  plain c olor. Save the more outlandish scarves in your collection for nights out and when you are socialising, not when you are going to the office or handling sales appointments. Keep it Masculine Unless that’s what you’re into, remember to keep an air of masculinity in your scarves. Choose those that are definitely for men. Avoid animal prints and full-on mur...

Sustainable fashion

As consumers increasingly reject fast fashion, buy quality over quantity and make eco-friendly purchases, the fashion industry wants to act more responsibly for the benefit of the planet and future generations. Every brand talks about "sustainability" and many are actually making significant changes. Sustainable fashion brands use materials made from natural or recycled fabrics that require fewer or no chemical treatments, less water, and less energy. And linen, hemp, organic cotton, and Tencel (made from wood) are biodegradable. But sustainability isn't just about materials. It's about changing the mindset and practice of designing, producing, communicating, wearing and enjoying fashion. Here are some smart fashion brands that are embracing sustainability with actions, not just words. recycle Using recycled materials (think plastic from the ocean) is still a hot trend, and good news for the environment, because clothing is a WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Plan), a...