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The average Canadian throws out an estimated 170 kilograms of food a year, according to a report by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. That’s the equivalent to letting a quarter of your groceries spoil. But it’s not just a problem at home. Waste happens all along the food supply chain, “from the farm all the […]

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Are we becoming more conscious consumers? How unsustainable are our clothing habits? Can we learn to make more ethical shopping choices? We posed some of these questions to Dr Daniel L. Benkendorf, an associate professor of psychology at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) whose work focuses on sustainable and unsustainable consumer behaviours, for […]

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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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Even if you’re not one of the 95,000 people who follow Lyle Reimer (a.k.a. @lylexox) on Instagram, you’ve almost certainly seen his work on your Explore page. The makeup artist turned mixed-media artist is unlike anyone else on Instagram—especially other makeup artists. There are no cut creases or intense streaks of highlighter to be found […]

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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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When Cate Blanchett re-wore a four-year-old Armani Privé gown to the Cannes Film Festival this past May, she made a strong statement about clothing waste, saying, “It seems wilful and ridiculous that such garments are not cherished and re-worn for a lifetime.” It’s a pragmatic attitude that resourceful designers are taking to the next level […]

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Think of all the terms that have cropped up over the past several decades or so to describe the environmental movement. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Low footprint. Zero footprint. Zero waste. Going green. (NB: not the same as “going clear.”) Eco-friendly. Eco-chic. Eco-anything. In fact, the latter has become so prevalent that you can register a […]

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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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It’s a chilly March morning in Washington, D.C, and just outside the steps of the Capitol Building, Gregg Renfrew is wearing a navy puffer and New Balance sneakers while hopping up and down to try and stay warm. The founder and CEO of Beautycounter is huddled with staff, and around her, over 100 consultants from […]

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In 1973, a German statistician named E.F. Schumacher published a book called “Small is Beautiful.” In it he noted that industrial society is careening towards collapse thanks to its extraction of natural resources at an inexhaustible pace. He also proposed we scrap the current economic system in favour of “a lifestyle designed for permanence.” Schumacher’s […]

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