Summer is officially here and it is time for lazy hot days and school holidays. While we have fun this hot season, let’s not forget that the choices we make at home and outside significantly impact the environment. So here are some fun and easy, but effective eco-friendly ideas for summer that the entire family can enjoy. 1. Choose Leisure Activities With Low ImpactStep outdoors to enjoy the…
Can You Flush Tampons? No! Use A Fab Little Bag
Do you know how much environmental damage flushing tampons down the toilet actually does? Meet my inspiring entrepreneur friend, Martha. She founded her company FabLitteBags, and her idea is so amazing you’ll think, “Ah! I wish I’d thought of that!” I won’t spoil the surprise… here’s Martha to explain her ingenious eco idea.
As we are celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, a more modern…
#IMadeMyClothes Competition & Our Fashion Revolution 2016 Plans
It’s that Fashion Revolution time of year again! What are you doing for it? Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years (aka no Twitter) I’m sure you’ll have come across the hashtag#WhoMadeMyClothes? But, do you know what it’s for?
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Fashion Revolution Day occurs every year on the 24th April coinciding with…
Where To Buy Vintage Patterns And How To Sew Them
I recently wrote an extensive guide on where to buy new dressmaking patterns, but ‘new’ may not be your style! Vintage clothing is very popular these days, with fashion trends from the 19th and 20th centuries inspiring modern-day designs. If you’re looking for the original vintage charm and adore old-school quirks, here’s a fantastic guide to vintage patterns: what they are, finding the…
How To Start Your Make Do and Mend Life!
Jen Gale is an eco superstar, make and mend warrior, blogger and mum. She lives in Wiltshire with her hubby and two boys who are 7 and 4 and ¾ – the ¾ is very important! Back in September 2012, the family embarked on a year of ‘Buying Nothing New’, and it transformed their lives. We wanted to find out all about Jen’s transformation and share some of her eco expertise.
Offset Warehouse Eco Fabric Update: White Fair Trade Silks Back In Stock
Our Off-White Peace Silk Taffeta and White Silk Organza are back in stock! Off-White Fair Trade Peace Silk TaffetaThis stunning Off White Peace Silk Taffeta is made entirely by hand in our Fair Trade certified weaving facility in Cambodia. The workers are provided training and have clean and safe working environment, and are all paid a fair wage for their work. Unlike traditional silk…
How To Create A Rainbow With Natural Dyeing
So often people associate natural dyeing with a bland range of muted colours, but natural dyeing enthusiast, Charly Jansson, is here to put that myth to bed![Tweet “How to create A #rainbow with #naturaldyeing with @charlyjansson”]
Charly Jansson
Throughout my final major project at university, I completely engrossed myself in natural dyeing. The whole process, from using natural produce,…
What To Do With Old Sweaters: Re-Knit Your Old Knitwear!
You’ve been hearing about it more and more, millions of tonnesof clothing are wasted every year. Whether it’s wearing them out or they’re simply not fashionable any more, far too many of our clothes are being sent to landfill. The sad thing is that these clothes are valuable resources and could easily be reused or recycled, and saved from the bin. Luckily, there are a growing number of designers…
Make Your Own Beeswax Fabrics: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Disposable Wrapping
I know what you’re thinking. You think that I’ve completely lost the plot, now I’ve started talking about beeswax fabric. Don’t worry, I’m not about to advise you to throw away all of your favourite clothes and start all again with a beehive! Beeswax fabric is something you can use to completely transform the way that you use plastic and approach recycling. The planet that we live on has limited…
Top 10 Tips For A Life Without Plastic!
A life without plastic. Sounds great hey, but almost impossible? In our modern society we encounter plastic at almost every turn, from our supermarket packaged food to our clothes. It’s one of the most readily made resources around the world and most plastics are not biodegradable, they stick around forever! In recent years there has been a backlash against this man-made behemoth and people are…
Frankie’s Zero Waste Skirt Tutorial
We haven’t heard from zero waste extraordinaire Frankie Campbell in a little while. She’s been a busy bee working on a new, exciting collection! Hopefully we’ll see more of that in the coming months, but for now, here she is with a fabulous zero waste skirt for you to sink your teeth into.[Tweet “Can’t wait to have a go at your #zerowaste #skirt @frankicampbell!”]
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