Fashion + Beauty

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10 Zero Waste(ish) Beauty Brands

Pampering and taking care of yourself, YES! But not at the expense of the planet. Here’s a selection of beauty brands that range from almost perfect to perfect in terms of sustainability. Yes, we’ve set the bar really high, because it’s not as if cosmetic brands were nowhere to be found—so let’s have high expectations from the ones we do buy products from. Packaging and containers make up for 29.7% of trash in our landfills. — EPA MorganeMorgane is a London-based writer passionate about sustainable living, ethical fashion and social justice.

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4 Upcycled Backpacks

I don’t know about you but, I usually carry with me my entire house and fridge at least my laptop, a water bottle, some cheeky snacks, and quite massive headphones. So let’s say that handbags are only for special occasions and backpacks are a must in my life. MorganeMorgane is a London-based writer passionate about sustainable living, ethical fashion and social justice.

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9 Sustainable + Ethical Activewear Brands

Fashion can be quite a wasteful industry, that’s big news for no one. That’s why I strongly recommend buying your clothes second-hand if you have the chance to have thrift stores near you, or if you have access to websites or apps that connect you with people selling their clothes. Another great option is to rent your clothes but that does not really apply for activewear. I personally buy all my clothes second-hand, except for underwear (duhh) and activewear. And that’s simply because I can’t seem to find precisely what I need second-hand. MorganeMorgane is a London-based writer passionate about sustainable living,

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How to go zero waste with your skincare — and get more glowing than ever!

When it comes to skincare, we tend to believe that more is better. I’ve been guilty of it for many years (unfortunately for my skin), and it’s hard to shake off that mindset. In my early 20s, when I was still battling cystic acne, I was using an extensive array of skincare products. None of them helped my skin, to say the least. To make matters worse, my skin was looking dull and old no matter how many expensive products I tried. Now, in my 30s, I use only a handful of natural skincare products and dare I say, my skin

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Why should we buy second-hand clothes?

[CBC show=”y” country=”fr, be, lu”]Vous pouvez aussi lire cet article en français sur La Fenouillade ![/CBC] Did you know that in 2013 13 million of tonnes of textile have ended in landfill or incinerators? That is the equivalent of the weight of more than two million average-sized male elephants. Whether you are already a responsible fashion buyer or not, here are some extra reasons to head to second-hand stores on your next fashion expedition. MorganeMorgane is a London-based writer passionate about sustainable living, ethical fashion and social justice.

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