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It’s estimated that one billion lipsticks are thrown away annually, a depressing and horrifying truth that compelled Nicolas Gerlier, a 10-year veteran in product development and marketing at L’Oréal Luxe in Paris, to have an epiphany. “We cannot continue to consume the way we do,” he says. “We invented plastic 100 years ago, and today […]

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We’ve been producing and consuming clothing at an alarming rate while staring into the sixth mass extinction. Ours is the era of biological annihilation, and as one of the world’s most polluting industries, fashion has got everything to do with it. We are decimating our precious water supply, contaminating our soil and committing a protracted […]

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There’s a movement underway to fix the system. Here are some of the innovators who are changing the game. Stacy Flynn EVRNU When Stacy Flynn flew to China in 2010, she intended to shake hands on a textile business deal but was alarmed by the haze of blue gas that hovered in the air as […]

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Spend one weekend in Portland, and a few things are guaranteed to happen more than once: You’ll be recommended a restaurant/brewery/bar for its artisanal, locally produced something-or-other, you’ll be enthusiastically urged to visit a hiking trail/park/garden nearby, you’ll be fed some sort of tidbit about the city’s eco-conscious way of life and, whether it’s a […]

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Heading to Everlane.com has never given me anxiety before. In fact, it’s a website I browse (far too) often, frequently snapping up multiples of their soft tees, sweaters and no-fuss leather shoes. But when I innocently headed to the site today to look deeper at the brand’s new anti-plastic initiative, ReNew, a ticker on the […]

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Sustainability can sometimes feel like a catch-all term, encompassing everything from eco-conscious fashion to clean energy to organic farming. Trying to make sense of it all can be overwhelming but here are a few cultural resources—documentaries, books, websites, podcasts and more—to help you out. SEE The True Cost This 2015 documentary examines the fast fashion […]

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Pretty much every single thing Meghan Markle wears causes a frenzy. Within hours of her public appearances, the items of clothing on the Duchess’ person tend to spawn waiting lists, cause websites to crash, and—as we recently learned—lead to major spikes in social media numbers. The Duchess is undoubtedly aware of this so-called ‘Markle Sparkle.’ […]

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Travelling via hybrid car is a surefire way to reduce your carbon footprint—but it doesn’t necessarily feel like a “cool” way to get from point A to B. (You’ve seen the Prius memes, right? These cars aren’t exactly like private jets.) Now, to be totally honest, I’m not exactly an authority on automobiles. When I […]

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Australia itinerary today focused on the environment—the couple spent their day learning about the sustainability programs integrated into Albert Park Primary School and meeting with student “Sustainability Leaders and Waste Warriors,” participating in a beach clean-up with volunteer community organization Beach Patrol, and paying a visit to the Royal Botanic […]

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Whether it’s food, fashion or travel, it’s time for all of us to start making more conscious choices. After all, our actions have a major impact on the planet (take our quiz to see how you fare!). In our November sustainability issue, we presented readers with some simple tips and solutions to lead a more […]

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Each year North Americans send over 10.5 million tonnes of textile waste to landfills, 95% of which can be recycled or reused. It’s no secret that when it comes to pollution, the fashion industry is hanging out with heavy-hitters in oil, mining and agriculture. This is a club we’re trying our best to get out […]

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The three Canadian siblings behind Triarchy/Atelier Denim were horrified to learn that it takes more than 6,814 litres to grow the cotton needed to make a single pair of jeans – and that doesn’t include the water used during manufacturing. In 2016, Adam, Ania and Mark Taubenfligel hit the pause button on their five-year business […]

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